- 1). Contact the court clerk in the jurisdiction where the offense occurred, and ask for a copy of your criminal record. The clerk will instruct you on how to obtain a copy.
- 2). Pay the required fee for the copy, which may range from $25 to $50.
- 3). Determine whether you may qualify for an expungement. You will need to have completed your probationary period to qualify for expungement.
- 4). Obtain a petition form for the court. Go to the website for the court in your state to obtain the applicable form.
- 5). Follow the instructions to complete the form. Send the form, and any applicable filing fees, to the court to petition for expungement of your record.
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