Michigan · OWI · Checked October 2026
Can an OWI Be Expunged in Michigan?
Can an OWI Be Expunged in Michigan?
Whether an OWI can come off your record in Michigan, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- One first-offense OWI conviction may be set aside by application to the court, once in a lifetime; other OWI convictions cannot be set aside
- Waiting period
- 5 years after sentencing, probation or jail, whichever ends last
- Lookback period
- 7 years
Expungement or Sealing in Michigan
one first-offense OWI conviction may be set aside by application to the court, once in a lifetime; other OWI convictions cannot be set aside
Waiting Period in Michigan
5 years after sentencing, probation or jail, whichever ends last
Rules in Michigan
The court may consider whether you completed any rehabilitative or educational programs it ordered. A first-offense OWI is not eligible for automatic set-aside.
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Michigan
7 years.MCL 257.625(9)(b)-(c); 257.303(2)(c), (g)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Michigan)
More on OWI Law in Michigan
See the full overview of OWI laws in Michigan and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Michigan law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Michigan can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an OWI Be Expunged or Sealed in Michigan?
one first-offense OWI conviction may be set aside by application to the court, once in a lifetime; other OWI convictions cannot be set aside
How Long Before You Can Apply?
5 years after sentencing, probation or jail, whichever ends last