North Dakota · DUI · Checked October 2026
Can a DUI Be Expunged in North Dakota?
Can a DUI Be Expunged in North Dakota?
Whether a DUI can come off your record in North Dakota, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- The court seals the record of a DUI conviction if you have no new DUI or other criminal conviction within 7 years of the first violation
- Waiting period
- 7 years
- Lookback period
- 7 years
Expungement or Sealing in North Dakota
the court seals the record of a DUI conviction if you have no new DUI or other criminal conviction within 7 years of the first violation
Waiting Period in North Dakota
7 years
Rules in North Dakota
Does not apply to commercial driver's license holders, and prosecutors can still use the sealed offense to enhance a later DUI charge.
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in North Dakota
7 years.N.D. Cent. Code § 39-08-01(3), (5)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (North Dakota)
More on DUI Law in North Dakota
See the full overview of DUI laws in North Dakota and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
- North Dakota DUI Penalties: First, Second and Third Offense
- DUI License Suspension in North Dakota: Hearing Deadline and Hardship License
- SR-22 (proof of financial responsibility) Insurance After a DUI in North Dakota
- Ignition Interlock Rules in North Dakota
- Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in North Dakota
This page summarizes North Dakota law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in North Dakota can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in North Dakota?
the court seals the record of a DUI conviction if you have no new DUI or other criminal conviction within 7 years of the first violation
How Long Before You Can Apply?
7 years