Nebraska · DUI · Checked October 2026

Can a DUI Be Expunged in Nebraska?

Can a DUI Be Expunged in Nebraska?

Whether a DUI can come off your record in Nebraska, and how long it counts against you.

Expungement or sealing
A conviction can be set aside (nullified) after a probation, fine-only or community service sentence is completed; the set-aside still counts as a prior for future DUI sentencing
Waiting period
After completing probation and paying any fine
Lookback period
15 years

Expungement or Sealing in Nebraska

a conviction can be set aside (nullified) after a probation, fine-only or community service sentence is completed; the set-aside still counts as a prior for future DUI sentencing

Official source: expungement or sealing (Nebraska)

Waiting Period in Nebraska

after completing probation and paying any fine

Official source: waiting period (Nebraska)

Rules in Nebraska

petition the sentencing court; motor vehicle offenses under the Rules of the Road can't be set aside under the broader subsection (3) route for other sentences

Official source: rules (Nebraska)

How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Nebraska

15 years.Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,197.02

Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Nebraska)

More on DUI Law in Nebraska

See the full overview of DUI laws in Nebraska and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.

This page summarizes Nebraska law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Nebraska can advise on your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Nebraska?

a conviction can be set aside (nullified) after a probation, fine-only or community service sentence is completed; the set-aside still counts as a prior for future DUI sentencing

How Long Before You Can Apply?

after completing probation and paying any fine

Sources

  1. Record and expungement
  2. Lookback period: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,197.02

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