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Expungement Tool Kit

This website is a community resource that provides information and guidance on cleaning up your Utah criminal records. You can use this Toolkit and go through the expungement process without an attorney.

For additional support with record expungement please contact Clean Slate Utah. 

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Automatic Expungement

Some low-level records will be automatically expunged by the courts. No application or petition is required.

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Petition-Based Expungement

Petition-based expungement is the process for cleaning up records that do not qualify for automatic expungement. The petition process is complicated and lengthy. This is a step-by-step guide that breaks down the process and includes all the forms you will need.

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402 Reductions

This section provides you with the instructions and forms you need for a 402 reduction. A “402 Reduction” is when the court agrees to change a conviction to a less serious degree. Sometimes this is required before you can qualify for expungement.

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Traffic Expungement

This section provides you with the instructions and forms you need to expunge records for traffic offense convictions. Note: a DUI is NOT a traffic offense, you may use the petition-based expungement guide above if you seek to expunge a DUI.

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Resources for Expungement

Utah Legal Services

Utah Legal Services provides free expungement assistance to individuals who qualify

Expunge a Juvenile Record

Information about how to expunge a juvenile record through the Utah Courts.

Expunge records in other states

Learn more about opportunities to expunge your records in another state.
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Moving Forward After Expungement

The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), oversees the issuing of licenses for certain professions. Criminal records, including expunged records, may affect eligibility for certain licenses.

DOPL can assist you in understanding whether you may qualify for an occupational or professional license. Some of their resources are listed below or you can contact them directly. 

The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

Strengthening trust in Utah's professional workforce through effective licensing, balanced regulation, and consumer engagement to facilitate informed decisions

What Crimes Affect my Path to Licensure?"

It depends on the license you wish to obtain. A few licenses do have specific prohibitions that will result in the automatic denial of the license.

Frequently Asked Questions

See specifically FAQ #18: "What factors regarding criminal history will DOPL consider relevant to a licensing decision?"

How do I apply for a determination?

Some licensing laws prohibit certain criminal histories. You may submit this application at any time BEFORE applying for a license (even before completing any training or education for the license).