Missouri · DWI · Checked October 2026
Can a DWI Be Expunged in Missouri?
Can a DWI Be Expunged in Missouri?
Whether a DWI can come off your record in Missouri, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- A first misdemeanor intoxication-related traffic offense can be expunged once, if you have no later intoxication-related offense or enforcement contact; not available to commercial driver's license holders
- Waiting period
- 10 years
- Lookback period
- 5 years
Expungement or Sealing in Missouri
a first misdemeanor intoxication-related traffic offense can be expunged once, if you have no later intoxication-related offense or enforcement contact; not available to commercial driver's license holders
Waiting Period in Missouri
10 years
Rules in Missouri
apply to the court where you pled guilty or were sentenced; the court holds a hearing and orders expungement if you have no subsequent offenses, contacts or pending charges
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Missouri
5 years.RSMo 577.001 (prior offender; persistent offender)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Missouri)
More on DWI Law in Missouri
See the full overview of DWI laws in Missouri and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Missouri law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Missouri can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DWI Be Expunged or Sealed in Missouri?
a first misdemeanor intoxication-related traffic offense can be expunged once, if you have no later intoxication-related offense or enforcement contact; not available to commercial driver's license holders
How Long Before You Can Apply?
10 years