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Oklahoma (OK) — Expungement & Record Clearing

Yes, you can clear your criminal record in Oklahoma through expungement under 22 O.S. § 18. Misdemeanor convictions with fines of $500 or less can be expunged immediately; deferred misdemeanors qualify after 1 year; nonviolent felony convictions qualify after 5 years (single) or 10 years (up to two). Government fees total about $329+, and the process takes 60–120 days. Oklahoma’s Clean Slate law (HB 3316, rewritten by SB 2030 in 2026) will seal some eligible records without a petition: OSBI must open an online request portal by November 1, 2026 and start automatic processing by November 1, 2027. Violent felonies, sex offenses, and cases with more than two felony convictions are not eligible. Expungement seals records from public view and lets you legally deny the arrest or conviction, but it does not restore gun rights — a Governor’s pardon is needed for that. (Voting rights return automatically once a felony sentence is fully served or discharged.) Below is the full guide with eligibility, step-by-step process, costs, timeline, and FAQ.

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Overview

Oklahoma allows expungement — the sealing of criminal records — under 22 O.S. § 18. Expungement removes records from public view and most background checks, though law enforcement may retain access depending on the category. Oklahoma also enacted the Clean Slate Act (HB 3316) in 2022, which directs OSBI to automatically seal eligible records beginning in 2025–2026 without requiring a petition.

Official term: Expungement (22 O.S. § 18) — Oklahoma uses "expungement" to mean sealing records from public access. Under 22 O.S. § 19, expunged actions are "deemed never to have occurred" and the person may lawfully state that no such action took place.

What can be cleared in Oklahoma, by record type

Checked against the statutes and official court or agency pages on . Informational only, not legal advice — the exact offense, sentence, dates and later cases decide whether a particular record qualifies.

Oklahoma's term is "expungement," which the statute defines as the sealing (not destruction) of criminal records and related public civil records. A "fully sealed" record is hidden from the public and from law enforcement; a "partially sealed" record is hidden from the public but still available to law enforcement. Expungement is sought by petition to the district court under 22 O.S. §§ 18–19; since SB 2030 (2026), certain "clean slate eligible records" can also be sealed without a court petition (22 O.S. §§ 18b, 19d). Separately, a "Section 991c" expungement after a completed deferred sentence removes the guilty/no-contest plea and dismisses the charge but, per the OSBI, does not remove the arrest record. For juvenile court records, "expungement" means sealing of juvenile court records (10A O.S. § 2-6-109).

Sources: 22 O.S. § 18 as amended by SB 2030 (2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(B); SB 2030 § 3, 22 O.S. § 19(A); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(B)); 22 O.S. § 991c (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 22 compilation, Legislative Service Bureau) (22 O.S. § 991c(D)); OSBI — Criminal History Record Expungement FAQ (FAQ: Section 18 vs. Section 991(c)); 10A O.S. § 2-6-109 (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 10A compilation) (10A O.S. § 2-6-109(D))

Arrest or charge with no conviction

Generally availableSome automatic relief
Remedy
Expungement by petition (22 O.S. § 18(A)(1)–(3), (5), (7)–(9), (14) and § 19); deferred-sentence expungement (22 O.S. § 991c); Clean Slate sealing without petition for some records (22 O.S. §§ 18b, 19d — not yet operating)
Waiting period
None for acquittals, reversals and DNA exonerations; for unfiled or dismissed charges, until the statute of limitations expires or the prosecutor declines / confirms no refiling; deferred-judgment dismissals: 1 year (misdemeanor), 5 years (nonviolent felony not listed in 57 O.S. § 571), 10 years (up to two felonies) after dismissal

Acquittals, appellate reversals followed by dismissal, DNA exonerations, arrests where no charges were filed (statute of limitations expired or prosecutor declined), and dismissed charges (only if the person has never been convicted of a felony, nothing is pending, and the limitations period has run or the prosecutor confirms no refiling) can be expunged by petition; these categories are fully sealed, even from law enforcement. Charges dismissed after a deferred judgment use separate categories with waiting periods (1 year for a misdemeanor, 5 years for a nonviolent felony, 10 years for up to two felonies). Some non-conviction records are also "clean slate eligible" for sealing without a petition, but the law gives OSBI until November 1, 2027 to begin the automated process, and records sealed through that no-petition route are only partially sealed (still visible to law enforcement).

  • Dismissed-charge category (§ 18(A)(7)) is unavailable to anyone ever convicted of a felony or with charges pending
  • § 18(A)(7) does not cover charges dismissed after a deferred judgment or delayed sentence (separate categories with waiting periods apply)
  • No-petition Clean Slate route for declined or dismissed charges requires an Oklahoma single-source record (no out-of-state or federal arrest, sex offender registry or NCIC warrant entry)

Source: 22 O.S. § 18 as amended by SB 2030 (2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(1)–(2); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(3); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(5); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(7); +9 more)

Misdemeanor conviction

Generally availableSome automatic relief
Remedy
Expungement by petition (22 O.S. § 18(A)(10)–(11) and § 19); Clean Slate sealing without petition (22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(e) — not yet operating)
Waiting period
None once the fine is paid (fine-only sentence under $501); otherwise 5 years after the end of the last misdemeanor sentence

A misdemeanor conviction with only a fine under $501 (no jail term or suspended sentence) can be expunged once the fine is paid, if the person has no felony conviction and no pending charges. Other misdemeanor convictions (jail, suspended sentence, or a fine over $500) qualify 5 years after the end of the last misdemeanor sentence, under the same conditions. Misdemeanor convictions are also clean-slate eligible after 5 years if the record is an Oklahoma single-source record; expunged convictions are partially sealed (law enforcement can still see them) and can be used to prove a prior conviction in a later prosecution.

  • Any felony conviction
  • Pending felony or misdemeanor charges
  • Clean Slate (no-petition) route requires an Oklahoma single-source record and 5 years since the end of the last misdemeanor sentence

Source: 22 O.S. § 18 as amended by SB 2030 (2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(10); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(11); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(C) (formerly (D)); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(B); +3 more)

Felony conviction

Generally availableSome automatic relief
Remedy
Expungement by petition (22 O.S. § 18(A)(4), (12), (13), (16) and § 19); Clean Slate sealing without petition only for pardoned offenses and felony drug-possession convictions (22 O.S. § 18b — not yet operating)
Waiting period
5 years after completing the sentence (single nonviolent felony); 10 years after completing the sentence (up to two felonies); 30 days after completion or commutation of the sentence (felony reclassified as a misdemeanor); none after a full pardon

A single nonviolent felony conviction not listed in 57 O.S. § 571 can be expunged 5 years after the sentence is completed if the person has no other felony, no separate misdemeanor in the last 7 years, and nothing pending. Up to two felony convictions can be expunged 10 years after completion of the sentence if none is listed in 21 O.S. § 13.1 or requires sex offender registration. A nonviolent felony later reclassified as a misdemeanor qualifies 30 days after the sentence ends (restitution paid, treatment completed), and a full Governor's pardon is its own category.

  • More than two felony convictions
  • Offenses listed in 21 O.S. § 13.1 or requiring sex offender registration (10-year, up-to-two-felonies category)
  • Offenses listed in 57 O.S. § 571 (5-year single-felony and reclassified-felony categories)
  • Pending felony or misdemeanor charges
  • Clean Slate (no-petition) list covers only pardoned offenses and felony convictions under 63 O.S. § 2-402(A)(1) (drug possession)

Source: 22 O.S. § 18 as amended by SB 2030 (2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(12); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(13); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(16); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(4); +3 more)

DUI / DWI conviction

Generally availableSome automatic relief
Remedy
Expungement by petition under the general conviction and deferred-judgment categories of 22 O.S. § 18(A) (e.g., (8), (10)–(13)); deferred sentence under 22 O.S. § 991c
Waiting period
Same as the underlying category (e.g., none for a fine-only misdemeanor under $501 once paid; 5 years after the last misdemeanor sentence otherwise; 5 or 10 years after completing a felony sentence)

DUI convictions are evaluated under § 18's general misdemeanor and felony categories (for example, a misdemeanor DUI with jail or a suspended sentence qualifies 5 years after the last misdemeanor sentence if there is no felony conviction and nothing pending). DUI cases can be resolved by a deferred sentence under § 991c. The driving record (Service Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Report) is not subject to expungement, and an expunged conviction can still be used to prove a prior conviction in a later prosecution.

  • Driving record (Motor Vehicle Report) is not subject to expungement
  • Expunged convictions remain admissible to prove a prior conviction in later prosecutions

Sources: 22 O.S. § 18 as amended by SB 2030 (2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(10); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(11); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(12); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(D); +1 more); 22 O.S. § 991c (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 22 compilation, Legislative Service Bureau) (22 O.S. § 991c(C)); 47 O.S. § 6-117(D) (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 47 compilation) (47 O.S. § 6-117(D))

Drug possession conviction

Generally availableSome automatic relief
Remedy
Expungement by petition (22 O.S. § 18(A)(8), (10)–(11), (16) and § 19); conditional discharge and dismissal for first offenses (63 O.S. § 2-410); Clean Slate sealing of felony possession convictions (22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(d) — not yet operating)
Waiting period
Misdemeanor possession: none (fine-only under $501, once paid) or 5 years after the last misdemeanor sentence; felony possession via Clean Slate: 5 years after the end of the last felony or misdemeanor sentence; reclassified felony by petition: 30 days after sentence completion

Simple possession of a controlled dangerous substance is currently a misdemeanor for a first, second or third offense within 10 years (a fourth offense within 10 years is a felony), so most possession convictions use the misdemeanor categories. Felony possession convictions under 63 O.S. § 2-402(A)(1) are clean-slate eligible (no petition) once 5 years have passed since the end of the last felony or misdemeanor sentence, the person is not serving a sentence, and the record is single-source; a nonviolent felony later reclassified as a misdemeanor can also be expunged by petition 30 days after the sentence ends. First-time offenders may receive a conditional discharge and dismissal under 63 O.S. § 2-410.

  • Any felony conviction bars the misdemeanor categories
  • Clean Slate felony-possession route requires a single-source record and that the person is not currently serving a sentence

Sources: 63 O.S. § 2-402 (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 63 compilation) (63 O.S. § 2-402(A)(1); 63 O.S. § 2-402(B)(1); 63 O.S. § 2-402(B)(2)–(3); 63 O.S. § 2-402(B)(4)(a); +1 more); 22 O.S. § 18 as amended by SB 2030 (2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(10); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(11); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(d); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(3); +1 more)

Juvenile record

Generally available
Remedy
Sealing of juvenile records (10A O.S. § 2-6-108) and expungement (sealing) of juvenile court records by petition (10A O.S. § 2-6-109)
Waiting period
Sealing: generally 1 year after dismissal or completion of probation/diversion conditions (§ 2-6-108); expungement petition: at final review of the disposition or after the case is dismissed and all conditions are met (§ 2-6-109)

A juvenile adjudication is not a criminal conviction. The juvenile court may seal delinquency records on its own motion or on motion of the state or the youth, generally one year after dismissal/closure or final discharge, if there has been no later offense and nothing is pending. Separately, the youth (or a parent, guardian or attorney) may petition to expunge a juvenile court record after successfully completing an informal adjustment, deferred adjudication, probation or custody, with no adult arrest or pending charge and all costs, restitution and fines completed; the court may grant it if the state does not object, or after a hearing.

  • Any adult arrest, or a pending charge, bars juvenile expungement
  • Unpaid court costs, restitution, fines or other court-ordered requirements
  • A later juvenile or adult offense, or a pending proceeding, bars sealing under § 2-6-108
  • Sealed/expunged juvenile records must be unsealed on the prosecutor's application for later prosecutions

Source: 10A O.S. § 2-6-108 (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 10A compilation) (10A O.S. § 2-6-108(A); 10A O.S. § 2-6-108(B); 10A O.S. § 2-6-108(B)(1)(b); 10A O.S. § 2-6-109(A); +6 more)

Filing and processing fees

By statute, every expungement order presented to the OSBI must be accompanied by a $150 payment, waived for DNA-exoneration expungements; courts must also reimburse filing fees and court costs when a DNA-exoneration petition is granted. The OSBI says expunging the court record is free but local law enforcement agencies may charge their own fees. An OSBI name-based criminal history check (to see your own record) costs $15. District court filing costs for a petition are not set in §§ 18–19 and were not verified.

Sources: 74 O.S. § 150.12(J) (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 74 compilation) (74 O.S. § 150.12(J)); 22 O.S. § 19 as amended by SB 2030 (2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 3, 22 O.S. § 19(O)); OSBI — Criminal History Record Expungement FAQ (FAQ: How much does an expungement cost?); OSBI — How to Request a Criminal History Background Check (Fees for Requests)

How Oklahoma's automatic Clean Slate relief works and how to check its status →

Routes and conditions to check

  • ✓Acquitted (found not guilty) at trial
  • ✓Conviction reversed on appeal and case dismissed
  • ✓Factual innocence established by DNA evidence
  • ✓Received a full pardon from the Governor for the crime for which you were sentenced
  • ✓Arrested but no charges filed and the statute of limitations has expired
  • ✓Charged with a misdemeanor or felony that was dismissed and the statute of limitations for refiling has expired (or the DA confirms charges will not be refiled), with no other felony convictions or pending cases
  • ✓Misdemeanor dismissed after successful completion of a deferred sentence (1-year waiting period; no prior felony convictions or pending charges)
  • ✓Nonviolent felony dismissed after successful completion of a deferred sentence (5-year waiting period; no prior felony convictions or pending charges)
  • ✓Misdemeanor conviction with fine of $500 or less and no jail time (no waiting period after fine is paid; no felony convictions or pending charges)
  • ✓Misdemeanor conviction with fine over $500 or jail/suspended sentence (5-year waiting period; no felony convictions or pending charges)
  • ✓Single nonviolent felony conviction (5-year waiting period; no other felony convictions; no misdemeanor conviction in the last 7 years; no pending charges)
  • ✓Up to two felony convictions, none listed in 21 O.S. § 13.1 or requiring sex offender registration (10 years after completing the sentence; no pending charges)
  • ✓Nonviolent felony reclassified as a misdemeanor (30 days after sentence completion; restitution paid; treatment programs completed)
  • ✓Arrested for a crime committed by someone else using your identity (identity theft victim)

Exclusions and limits to check

  • ✗Felonies listed in 21 O.S. § 13.1 or requiring sex offender registration; offenses listed in 57 O.S. § 571 are excluded from the 5-year single-felony and reclassified-felony categories but may qualify under the 10-year (up to two felonies) category if not on the § 13.1 list
  • ✗Offenses requiring sex offender registration
  • ✗More than two felony convictions
  • ✗Currently serving a sentence or on probation/parole
  • ✗Pending felony or misdemeanor charges
  • ✗Felony convictions where the offense is listed in 21 O.S. § 13.1 (serious violent crimes)

Waiting Periods

Acquittal, reversal, DNA exoneration, or Governor's pardonNo waiting period
Arrest with no charges filed (statute of limitations expired)No waiting period
Charges dismissed (statute of limitations expired or DA confirms no refiling)No waiting period
Misdemeanor conviction — fine $500 or less, no jailNo waiting period (after fine is paid)
Misdemeanor dismissed after deferred sentence1 year after dismissal
Nonviolent felony reclassified as misdemeanor30 days after sentence completion
Misdemeanor conviction — fine over $500 or jail/suspended sentence5 years after sentence completion
Single nonviolent felony conviction5 years after sentence completion
Nonviolent felony dismissed after deferred sentence5 years after dismissal
Up to two felony convictions (none listed in 21 O.S. § 13.1 or requiring sex offender registration)10 years after sentence completion

Step-by-Step Process

1

Determine eligibility

Review your criminal record and identify which category under 22 O.S. § 18 applies. Confirm you meet the waiting period, have no pending charges, and your offense is not excluded. Obtain an OSBI criminal history report ($15) to verify your record.

2

File the petition

File a Petition for Expungement at the court clerk's office in the county where the charges were filed. You will need to pay the district court filing fee, which varies by county. If you have cases in multiple counties, you must file a separate petition in each county.

3

Serve required parties

Before the hearing, serve a copy of your petition on the district attorney (or prosecutor), the arresting law enforcement agency, and the OSBI. Service must be completed at least 30 days before the hearing date.

4

Attend the court hearing

A judge will review your petition and determine whether you meet the statutory requirements. The court weighs the harm to your privacy against the public interest in keeping the record open. The district attorney or OSBI may object.

5

Receive the court order

If granted, the judge issues an Order to Expunge. Send certified copies of the order to all parties served (DA, arresting agency, OSBI). The OSBI charges a $150 processing fee to seal the arrest record.

6

Records are sealed

The court record is sealed and removed from public databases (including OSCN). The OSBI seals the arrest record, which also updates the FBI database. Processing typically takes about 30 days after the OSBI receives the order and fee.

Automatic Record Sealing (Clean Slate Act — HB 3316)

Oklahoma's Clean Slate law (HB 3316, 2022, as rewritten by SB 2030, 2026) lets certain eligible records be sealed without a court petition. It is not fully operating yet: OSBI must open an online portal for expedited expungement requests by November 1, 2026, and must begin the automatic process by November 1, 2027, with all eligible electronic records cleared before November 1, 2029. In the automatic process, OSBI identifies eligible records monthly; the OSBI, arresting agency and prosecutor have 45 days to object; and the court then issues expungement orders. Records sealed this way remain visible to law enforcement. You can still file a petition at any time.

ScenarioTiming and conditions
Acquittal or not-guilty findingAutomatic upon eligibility identification
Conviction reversed and case dismissedAutomatic upon eligibility identification
DNA exonerationAutomatic upon eligibility identification
Arrest with no charges filed where the prosecutor declined to file (Oklahoma single-source record only)Automatic upon eligibility identification
Charges dismissed (statute of limitations expired or prosecutor confirms no refiling)Automatic upon eligibility identification
Misdemeanor dismissed after deferred sentence (1+ year passed)Automatic upon eligibility identification
Misdemeanor conviction — 5+ years since the end of the last misdemeanor sentence, no felony conviction, no pending charges, Oklahoma single-source recordAutomatic upon eligibility identification
Nonviolent felony reclassified as a misdemeanor (30+ days after sentence) — eligible for an expedited request through the OSBI portal, not automatic sealingBy request through the OSBI portal (not automatic)
Identity theft victimAutomatic upon eligibility identification

Costs

Filing fee
District court filing fee varies by county — ask the court clerk
Fee waiver
Fee waivers may be available for indigent petitioners; ask the court clerk
Attorney (optional)
$500–$5,000 typical range depending on case complexity and attorney

Additional costs: $150 OSBI processing fee (to seal the arrest record), $15 OSBI criminal history report, and possible local law enforcement fees ($50–$150). Court record sealing itself is free. Section 991(c) deferred-sentence expungements have no cost. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma may provide free assistance to qualifying individuals.

Timeline

With attorney
60–90 days
Standard
90–120 days

Varies by county and whether the DA or OSBI objects. After the judge signs the order, OSBI typically processes the record sealing within about 30 additional days.

Effects of the relief

  • ✓Seals criminal records from public view and most background checks
  • ✓Under 22 O.S. § 19, expunged actions are legally deemed never to have occurred
  • ✓Allows you to lawfully state that no such arrest or conviction ever took place
  • ✓Employers, landlords, and educational institutions cannot require disclosure of expunged records
  • ✓Removes records from public court databases (OSCN) and OSBI reports
  • ✓Updates FBI records simultaneously with OSBI expungement

Limits of the relief

  • ✗Does NOT restore firearm rights — a Governor's pardon is required for that
  • ✗Does NOT restore voting rights for felony convictions — a pardon is needed
  • ✗Does NOT remove records from private databases, newspapers, or online articles
  • ✗Does NOT prevent law enforcement from seeing certain expunged records (categories 8–12 remain open to law enforcement)
  • ✗Does NOT destroy fingerprint cards — identifying information remains on file
  • ✗Does NOT erase records from other states or federal systems (beyond the FBI update)

Other Relief Options in Oklahoma

Section 991(c) Deferred Sentence Expungement

Available immediately upon successful completion of a deferred sentence. Removes the plea from court records and changes the disposition to 'pled not guilty, case dismissed.' However, it does NOT seal the arrest record with OSBI — only the court record is affected. No filing fee is required. A full Section 18 expungement can be pursued later.

Governor's Pardon

Applied for through the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board. A pardon does not erase a criminal record, but it restores civil rights including the right to vote, serve on a jury, and possess firearms. After receiving a pardon, you may also qualify for a full Section 18 expungement.

Clean Slate Automatic Sealing (HB 3316)

Beginning in 2025–2026, the OSBI automatically identifies and seals eligible records without requiring a petition. Covers 11 of the 15 expungement categories. The OSBI, arresting agency, and prosecutor each have 45 days to review and object before a court issues the expungement order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does expungement cost in Oklahoma?
Government fees include a district court filing fee that varies by county, an OSBI processing fee ($150 to seal the arrest record), and an OSBI criminal history report ($15). Local law enforcement agencies may charge additional fees ($50–$150). If you hire an attorney, expect $500–$5,000 depending on case complexity. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma offers free help to those who qualify.
How long does expungement take in Oklahoma?
The process typically takes 60–120 days from filing to completion. After filing, you must wait at least 30 days for the hearing. Once the judge signs the expungement order, OSBI processes the record sealing within about 30 additional days. Timelines vary by county and whether any party objects.
Can a felony be expunged in Oklahoma?
Yes, in many cases. A single nonviolent felony not listed in 57 O.S. § 571 can be expunged 5 years after the sentence is completed if you have no other felony, no separate misdemeanor in the last 7 years, and nothing pending. Up to two felony convictions can be expunged 10 years after the sentence is completed, as long as none is listed in 21 O.S. § 13.1 or requires sex offender registration and nothing is pending. More than two felonies cannot be expunged under § 18.
Does Oklahoma have automatic expungement?
Partly, and not yet in operation. Oklahoma's Clean Slate law (HB 3316, 2022, rewritten by SB 2030 in 2026) lets certain records be sealed without a petition: acquittals, reversals, DNA exonerations, pardons, identity-theft arrests, and — for Oklahoma-only (single-source) records — declined charges, dismissals, misdemeanor deferred dismissals, misdemeanor convictions after 5 years, and felony drug-possession convictions after 5 years. OSBI must open an expedited-request portal by November 1, 2026 and begin automatic processing by November 1, 2027. You can still file a petition at any time.
Does expungement restore gun rights in Oklahoma?
No. Expungement seals your record from public view but does not restore the right to possess firearms. Under both state and federal law, a felony conviction — even if expunged — may still bar firearm ownership. To restore gun rights, you need a Governor's pardon. This also applies to misdemeanor domestic assault and battery convictions.
What is the difference between a Section 18 and Section 991(c) expungement?
A Section 18 expungement is a full expungement that seals both the court record and the arrest record with OSBI. A Section 991(c) expungement is available immediately after completing a deferred sentence and removes the plea from court records, but it does NOT seal the arrest record. Many people pursue a 991(c) first and then file for a full Section 18 expungement once the waiting period has passed.
Can I legally deny my criminal record after expungement in Oklahoma?
Generally yes. Under 22 O.S. § 19, once a court orders records sealed, the actions are deemed never to have occurred and you may answer that no such action occurred. Employers, schools, and state and local government agencies cannot require you to disclose sealed records or deny an application solely because you refuse. Exceptions: this does not apply to OSBI handgun license applications, and partially sealed records remain available to law enforcement.
What crimes cannot be expunged in Oklahoma?
Felonies listed in 21 O.S. § 13.1 (the '85% crimes') and offenses requiring sex offender registration cannot be expunged under § 18, and no one can expunge more than two felony convictions. Violent offenses listed in 57 O.S. § 571 are excluded from the 5-year single-felony category but may qualify after 10 years if they are not on the § 13.1 list. You must have no pending charges.

Take Action — Direct Links

  • Download Expungement Petition Forms (22 O.S. § 18a)

    Official Oklahoma statutory forms for Petition to Expunge Records and Order to Expunge Records pursuant to 22 O.S. §§ 18 and 19, hosted on the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN).

  • Request Your Criminal Record (OSBI — $15)

    Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation page with instructions for requesting your own criminal history record ($15 fee) online via CHIRP, by mail, or in person.

  • Find Free Legal Help (Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma)

    Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma expungement Q&A with eligibility guidance, step-by-step instructions, and access to free legal assistance and pro bono attorneys for qualifying individuals.

  • OSBI Expungement Guide

    Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation criminal history record expungement page with process overview, required documents, the $150 OSBI processing fee, and contact information.

  • 22 O.S. § 18 — Full Statute Text

    Official full text of 22 O.S. § 18 (Expungement of Criminal Records) on the Oklahoma State Courts Network, including all 15 eligibility categories.

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