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Expungements

We are currently processing expungement applications that were received on December 11, 2024.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with the Expungement or Record section, please click the link below or scan the QR code. (Appointments are not required to apply for an expungement.)

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QR code to schedule appointments for Expungements and Records sections

To check the status of your expungement application, please click the link below:
https://expungementstatus.utah.gov/
You will need your submission/receipt number and date of birth (DOB) to proceed.
Please note, this search will provide only basic information about your petition based expungement application. For any additional inquiries, please contact the Expungement Section directly.

Traffic Expungements

Traffic expungement inquiries go directly to the court that the case is through. You do not need to apply for expungement through BCI for those charges.

Each offense in the case MUST be a traffic offense to qualify.

Traffic offense means:

  • an infraction, a class B misdemeanor offense, or a class C misdemeanor offense under Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code;
  • an infraction, a class B misdemeanor offense, or a class C misdemeanor offense under Title 53, Chapter 3, Part 2, Driver Licensing Act;
  • an infraction, a class B misdemeanor offense, or a class C misdemeanor offense under Title 73, Chapter 18, State Boating Act; and
  • all local ordinances that are substantially similar to an offense listed in Subsections (23)(a)(i) through (iii).
    A traffic offense does NOT mean:
  • an offense under Title 41, Chapter 6a, Part 5, Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving;
  • an offense under Sections 73-18-13 through 73-18-13.6; or
  • any local ordinance that is substantially similar to an offense listed in Subsection (23)(b)(i) or (ii).

Cannabis Expungements

Cannabis expungement inquiries go directly to the court that the case is through. You do not need to apply for expungement through BCI for those charges.


To petition the court directly for a cannabis conviction you must demonstrate to the court that at the time of the arrest or citation you had a qualifying condition as defined in 26B-4-201 AND the cannabis was in the form and amount to medicinally treat the qualifying condition described in 26B-4-201.

Expungement Eligibility

U.C.A. 77-40a-101(15) defines “expunge” as means to seal or otherwise restrict the access to the petitioner’s record of arrest, investigation, detention, or conviction held by an agency. According to U.C.A. 77-40a-401(2); after a charge is expunged, the petitioner may respond to any inquiry as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. After BCI receives an “order of expungement” signed by a judge, the Bureau completely deletes all information about the charge. The information is stored in an expungement file, and can only be accessed by agencies listed under U.C.A. 77-40a-403(2).

View pamphlet Criteria for a “Certificate of Eligibility”Download

For a list of frequently asked questions regarding expungements click here.

Form needed to obtain a juvenile record expungement certificate click here.

Your expungement eligibility will be based upon your total criminal history, not just what has been reported to the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). This includes incidents in all states and previous expungements. We will conduct a thorough background check and you will be notified by mail or email of your approval or denial. Click here to download the Expungement Application Form.

Reasons for Denial

Minor regulatory offenses as Defined in U.C.A. 77-40a-101(18), are not counted when determining if a person is eligible or not for an expungement.

Time Periods

10 years – DUI/DWI/Impaired Driving
7 years – Eligible Felonies
5 years – Class A Misdemeanor
4 years – Class B Misdemeanor
3 years – Class C Misdemeanor and infractions
30 – 180 days – Dismissals
There are no limits on the number of infractions that may be expunged.
Additional class after 10 years U.C.A. 77-40a-303(7)

Drug Possession Offenses

In ADDITION to criteria for non drug possession offenses, the petitioner is allowed up to 4 drug possession offenses eligible for expungement.

Drug Possession Offenses defined in U.C.A. 77-40a-101(14)

Possession of controlled substance U.C.A. 58-37-8(2)
Use or possession of drug paraphernalia U.C.A. 58-37a-5(1)
Possession or use of an imitation controlled substance U.C.A. 58-37b-6

Drug Offenses NOT defined as a drug possession offense

Possession of 100 pounds or more of marijuana U.C.A. 58-37-8(2)(b)(i)
Enhanced for violation in a correctional facility U.C.A. 58-37-8(2)(e)
Driving with a controlled substance illegally in the person’s body and negligently causing serious bodily injury or death of another U.C.A. 58-37-8(2)(g)

Reasons for denial for Drug Possession Offenses

3 or more felony possession convictions U.C.A. 77-40a-303(5)(a)
5 or more possession convictions U.C.A. 77-40a-303(5)(b)

Both a drug and non drug related offense in the same criminal incident

As defined in U.C.A. 77-40a-303(6)
The criminal episode shall be counted as a NON drug related offense if any non drug possession offense in that episode is: a felony or class A misdemeanor; or has the same or a longer waiting period than any drug possession offense in that episode.

Time periods for Drug Possession Offenses

5 years-Class A Misdemeanor or Felony
4 years-Class B Misdemeanor
3 years-Class C Misdemeanor and infractions
30-180 days or Statute of limitations has expired – Dismissals

There are not limits on the number of infractions that may be expunged.

Application for Auto Expungement AND Petitioned Expungement
Information

BCI now has an application process to find out what has been Automatically Expunged and Petitioned expunged from your Utah Criminal History. You will be required to submit a valid form of ID and pay a fee of $15. Once you have submitted your application you will receive a letter stating what has been auto expunged AND petitioned expunged from your record. This application and instructions can be found by clicking on “Expungement Forms”.

If you have questions you may contact the Expungement Section for further information at (801) 281-5198 or bciexpungements@utah.gov

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