Mississippi · DUI · Checked October 2026
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Mississippi?
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Mississippi?
Whether a DUI can come off your record in Mississippi, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- A first-offense DUI conviction can be expunged once if you did not refuse testing, your BAC was below 0.16 when results are available, you have no other DUI conviction or pending charge, and you have never had a DUI nonadjudication or expunction; not available to commercial license or permit holders; a first offense may instead be nonadjudicated once
- Waiting period
- At least 5 years after successfully completing all terms of the sentence
- Lookback period
- 5 years
Expungement or Sealing in Mississippi
a first-offense DUI conviction can be expunged once if you did not refuse testing, your BAC was below 0.16 when results are available, you have no other DUI conviction or pending charge, and you have never had a DUI nonadjudication or expunction; not available to commercial license or permit holders; a first offense may instead be nonadjudicated once
Waiting Period in Mississippi
at least 5 years after successfully completing all terms of the sentence
Rules in Mississippi
petition the circuit court of the county of conviction and justify why the conviction should be expunged; DPS keeps a confidential registry used to check eligibility
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Mississippi
5 years.Miss. Code Ann. § 63-11-30(2)(b)-(d), (7), (8)(a)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Mississippi)
More on DUI Law in Mississippi
See the full overview of DUI laws in Mississippi and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Mississippi law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Mississippi can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Mississippi?
a first-offense DUI conviction can be expunged once if you did not refuse testing, your BAC was below 0.16 when results are available, you have no other DUI conviction or pending charge, and you have never had a DUI nonadjudication or expunction; not available to commercial license or permit holders; a first offense may instead be nonadjudicated once
How Long Before You Can Apply?
at least 5 years after successfully completing all terms of the sentence