Pennsylvania · DUI · Checked October 2026
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Pennsylvania?
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Pennsylvania?
Whether a DUI can come off your record in Pennsylvania, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- ARD records are expunged after completion (the clerk keeps a sealed copy for 12 years, then expunges it); a DUI conviction can be sealed through limited access
- Waiting period
- 7 years free of conviction for any offense punishable by a year or more
- Lookback period
- 10 years
Expungement or Sealing in Pennsylvania
ARD records are expunged after completion (the clerk keeps a sealed copy for 12 years, then expunges it); a DUI conviction can be sealed through limited access
Waiting Period in Pennsylvania
7 years free of conviction for any offense punishable by a year or more
Rules in Pennsylvania
Misdemeanors punishable by no more than two years (and second- and third-degree misdemeanors) qualify for automatic clean slate limited access after seven conviction-free years once restitution is paid; other qualifying misdemeanors may be sealed by petition after seven years
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Pennsylvania
10 years.75 Pa.C.S. § 3806(b)(1)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (Pennsylvania)
More on DUI Law in Pennsylvania
See the full overview of DUI laws in Pennsylvania and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes Pennsylvania law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Pennsylvania can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Pennsylvania?
ARD records are expunged after completion (the clerk keeps a sealed copy for 12 years, then expunges it); a DUI conviction can be sealed through limited access
How Long Before You Can Apply?
7 years free of conviction for any offense punishable by a year or more