Nevada · DUI · Checked October 2026

Can a DUI Be Expunged in Nevada?

Can a DUI Be Expunged in Nevada?

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

Expungement or sealing
A misdemeanor DUI can be sealed; a felony third-offense DUI and DUI causing death or substantial bodily harm can't be
Waiting period
7 years from release from custody or the end of a suspended sentence, whichever is later
Lookback period
7 years

Expungement or Sealing in Nevada

a misdemeanor DUI can be sealed; a felony third-offense DUI and DUI causing death or substantial bodily harm can't be

Official source: expungement or sealing (Nevada)

Waiting Period in Nevada

7 years from release from custody or the end of a suspended sentence, whichever is later

Official source: waiting period (Nevada)

Rules in Nevada

petition the court where you were convicted; sealing is presumed when the prosecutor stipulates and you have no new convictions other than minor traffic violations

Official source: rules (Nevada)

How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Nevada

7 years.Nev. Rev. Stat. § 484C.400(2), (6)

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

More on DUI Law in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Nevada?

a misdemeanor DUI can be sealed; a felony third-offense DUI and DUI causing death or substantial bodily harm can't be

How Long Before You Can Apply?

7 years from release from custody or the end of a suspended sentence, whichever is later

Sources

  1. Record and expungement
  2. Lookback period: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 484C.400(2), (6)

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