Record Clearing Kit
All 50 states

Clear your record.
Any state.

Every state has a way to clear at least some records. The rules are different everywhere, but the work is the same. Pick your state to see what's allowed and where to get free help.

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How it works everywhere

Pick your state above to get started.

Federal case? Use the federal checker. Arkansas case? Use the full Arkansas checker.

The 5 steps that work in every state

The law changes by state. The work doesn't.

  1. Pull your whole record. Court records from every county you've had a case in, plus your state repository record and your FBI Identity History Summary. You can't clear what you can't see.
  2. Sort it case by case. Clearing works one case at a time. Dismissals and arrests without convictions are usually the easiest wins, so start there.
  3. Match each case to your state's rules. Offense type, how it ended, and the waiting period decide eligibility. Your state's profile and local legal aid tell you exactly where you stand.
  4. Build a clean, honest packet. Exact case details, proof the sentence is complete, a short personal statement, and letters of support where the judge has discretion.
  5. Finish the job. After the order is signed, check that state and FBI records updated, and dispute any background check company still reporting it.
The Record Clearing Kit

The tools for all 5 steps, in one place.

Track every case on your record, gather the right documents, write your personal statement, line up support letters, prep for a hearing, and send dispute letters to background check companies. Works in every state.

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Straight answers

Record clearing, in plain English

Expungement, sealing, set-aside. What's the difference?

States use different words. Expungement usually means destroyed or erased. Sealing usually means hidden from the public but still visible to some agencies. A set-aside usually means the conviction is dismissed but still on the record. Your state profile explains which one you can get.

What's easiest to clear?

Almost everywhere: arrests that never led to charges, dismissed cases, and acquittals. Then misdemeanors. Felonies are possible in many states but usually need longer waits and a stronger case.

Can background check companies still report it?

Under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, background check companies generally can't report arrests without a conviction once they're more than 7 years old, or once the statute of limitations has run if that's longer. Some higher-paying jobs are an exception. Once a record is sealed or expunged, reporting it as if it weren't is inaccurate, and you can dispute it. Companies generally must investigate within 30 days.

Do I need a lawyer?

Many people file on their own, especially for dismissed cases and misdemeanors. Free legal aid exists in every state, and it's worth calling, especially for felonies or if anyone objects.

Is my federal case covered by my state?

No. A federal conviction can only be addressed under federal law. Check your federal options.