Maryland · DUI · Checked October 2026
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Maryland?
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Maryland?
Whether a DUI can come off your record in Maryland, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- A probation before judgment for DUI or DWI can be expunged; a probation before judgment for driving impaired by drugs or a controlled dangerous substance cannot
- Waiting period
- 15 years after discharge from probation for a DUI or DWI probation before judgment
- Lookback period
- 5 years
Expungement or Sealing in Maryland
a probation before judgment for DUI or DWI can be expunged; a probation before judgment for driving impaired by drugs or a controlled dangerous substance cannot
Waiting Period in Maryland
15 years after discharge from probation for a DUI or DWI probation before judgment
Rules in Maryland
the petition is barred if, within 15 years of the probation before judgment, you were convicted of or received probation before judgment for another impaired-driving offense
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Maryland
5 years.Md. Code, Transp. § 21-902(a)(1)(iv), (b)(1)(iii), (f)(2), (h), (i)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Maryland)
More on DUI Law in Maryland
See the full overview of DUI laws in Maryland and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Maryland law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Maryland can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Maryland?
a probation before judgment for DUI or DWI can be expunged; a probation before judgment for driving impaired by drugs or a controlled dangerous substance cannot
How Long Before You Can Apply?
15 years after discharge from probation for a DUI or DWI probation before judgment