Massachusetts · OUI · Checked October 2026
Can an OUI Be Expunged in Massachusetts?
Can an OUI Be Expunged in Massachusetts?
Whether an OUI can come off your record in Massachusetts, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- Sealing through the Commissioner of Probation is available for criminal records, including OUI
- Waiting period
- 3 years for a misdemeanor and 7 years for a felony, counted from the disposition including any incarceration, with no new convictions in that time
Expungement or Sealing in Massachusetts
sealing through the Commissioner of Probation is available for criminal records, including OUI
Waiting Period in Massachusetts
3 years for a misdemeanor and 7 years for a felony, counted from the disposition including any incarceration, with no new convictions in that time
Rules in Massachusetts
you request sealing on the Commissioner of Probation's form; the record must not include offenses excluded from the sealing statute
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Massachusetts
Massachusetts counts every prior OUI conviction or alcohol program assignment from any jurisdiction, with no time limitM.G.L. c. 90, § 24(1)(a)(1)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Massachusetts)
More on OUI Law in Massachusetts
See the full overview of OUI laws in Massachusetts and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Massachusetts law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Massachusetts can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an OUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Massachusetts?
sealing through the Commissioner of Probation is available for criminal records, including OUI
How Long Before You Can Apply?
3 years for a misdemeanor and 7 years for a felony, counted from the disposition including any incarceration, with no new convictions in that time