Utah · DUI · Checked October 2026

Can a DUI Be Expunged in Utah?

Can a DUI Be Expunged in Utah?

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

Expungement or sealing
Expungement is available for a misdemeanor DUI conviction. Felony DUI convictions are not eligible
Waiting period
10 years after the day you were convicted or released from incarceration, parole or probation, whichever happened last
Lookback period
10 years

Expungement or Sealing in Utah

Expungement is available for a misdemeanor DUI conviction. Felony DUI convictions are not eligible.

Official source: expungement or sealing (Utah)

Waiting Period in Utah

10 years after the day you were convicted or released from incarceration, parole or probation, whichever happened last.

Official source: waiting period (Utah)

Rules in Utah

You must have paid all fines, interest and restitution, have no pending criminal case or plea in abeyance (except traffic), not be on probation or parole, and stay under the statute's limits on total prior convictions. You apply to the Bureau of Criminal Identification for a certificate of eligibility.

Official source: rules (Utah)

How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in Utah

10 years.Utah Code §§ 41-6a-501(2), 41-6a-502(2)

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

More on DUI Law in Utah

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in Utah?

Expungement is available for a misdemeanor DUI conviction. Felony DUI convictions are not eligible.

How Long Before You Can Apply?

10 years after the day you were convicted or released from incarceration, parole or probation, whichever happened last.

Sources

  1. Record and expungement
  2. Lookback period: Utah Code §§ 41-6a-501(2), 41-6a-502(2)

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