Pennsylvania Expungement

Clear your criminal record in Pennsylvania with CleanSlate’s guided, step‑by‑step process.

Clear Your Record in Pennsylvania

CleanSlate guides you through Pennsylvania’s record‑clearing process — including Clean Slate automatic sealing, petitions for limited access, and expungement.

Eligibility in Pennsylvania

Below is a simplified overview of who may qualify for record clearing in Pennsylvania. Your exact eligibility depends on your case details.

  • Many misdemeanors qualify for Clean Slate automatic sealing.
  • Some cases require a petition for limited access.
  • Summary offenses may be eligible for full expungement.
  • No pending charges or active supervision.
  • Waiting periods apply depending on the offense type.

⭐ Pennsylvania – Eligibility Summary

You may qualify for sealing or expungement in Pennsylvania if:

  • Your case resulted in dismissal, acquittal, or ARD completion

  • You completed all sentencing requirements

  • You have no disqualifying violent or sexual offenses

  • You meet the Clean Slate Act criteria for automatic sealing

  • You have no open cases

Pennsylvania allows:

  • Expungement for non‑convictions and certain summary offenses

  • Clean Slate automatic sealing

  • Limited access orders for certain misdemeanors

What Can Be Sealed in Pennsylvania

Most felony and misdemeanor offenses in these categories can be sealed:

  • Drug crimes
  • Theft crimes, including Retail Theft and Receiving Stolen Property
  • Trespass
  • Forgery & Fraud crimes, including Access/Device Fraud, Bad Checks, ID Theft, and Welfare Fraud
  • Criminal Mischief

Most misdemeanors can be sealed, including:

  • DUI
  • Simple Assault
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Harassment
  • Terroristic Threats
  • Recklessly Endangering Another Person
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Possession of an Instrument of a Crime
  • Prostitution

Required Forms in Pennsylvania

CleanSlate prepares all required documents for your Pennsylvania expungement or sealing petition.

  • Petition for Expungement
  • Petition for Limited Access
  • Order for Expungement
  • Order for Limited Access
  • Affidavits or supporting documents (if required)
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Pennsylvania Expungement FAQ

What is Clean Slate in Pennsylvania?
Clean Slate automatically seals many misdemeanor records after a waiting period. CleanSlate (your service) checks eligibility instantly.

Do I need fingerprints?
Not for most Clean Slate or limited access petitions. Some expungements may require them.

How long does the process take?
Petition‑based cases typically take 2–6 months depending on the county and court workload.

Can felonies be cleared?
Some can be sealed under limited access rules. Others may not be eligible. CleanSlate evaluates this automatically.