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In Ohio, many official records held by public agencies can be sealed including convictions, bail forfeitures, arrests, and dismissals if eligible under state law and approved by a court. Certain items like DNA records, fingerprints, or ongoing law enforcement files cannot be sealed.
👉 Check if your Ohio record qualifies for sealing today with our FREE Eligibility Check.
Once a record is sealed, it generally no longer appears on public or employer background checks. However, law enforcement, courts, and certain government agencies may still access it under limited circumstances.
Courts send official sealing orders to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and other relevant agencies, which then update their records to reflect the change.
Court updates can appear within a few days, but BCI and other databases typically take 30–90 days to reflect sealing. Timing varies by county and workload.
No. Traffic and motor vehicle offenses, including DUI/OVI, are excluded from sealing under Ohio law.
Yes. Sealed records may still be used in future criminal proceedings, such as determining sentencing or repeat offenses.
In most situations, you can truthfully answer “no” when asked about sealed convictions. Exceptions may apply for applications involving law enforcement, judicial positions, or state-specific requirements.
For most positions, including teaching and healthcare, you can legally state that you were not convicted of a sealed case. Certain permanent exclusions or state-specific regulations may still apply.
Voting rights in Ohio are automatically restored after release from incarceration. Sealing does not affect this process.
Sealing may improve how your record appears publicly, but immigration and travel eligibility are governed by federal and international laws. For these issues, consult a licensed immigration attorney.
No. Firearm rights are not automatically restored through record sealing, and Ohio law and federal restrictions still apply.
You may be eligible to serve if your civil rights have been restored. Certain convictions may still limit eligibility.
Most record sealing petitions are handled through the court where your case was heard. A personal appearance is not always required unless the court schedules a hearing.
The process typically takes three to six months, depending on the court, case complexity, and backlog.
Courts process petitions in the order they are received. While there’s no way to fast-track a case, submitting a complete and accurate application helps avoid delays.
File in the court where you were sentenced. For dismissed or non-conviction cases, file in the court where the case originated.
You’ll receive a court order confirming the sealing. The court notifies state agencies, which then update their databases.
Denials may occur if the offense is ineligible, waiting periods aren’t met, or the court determines sealing is not in the public interest.
Clean Slate Docs evaluates the reason for denial and recommends next steps. While we cannot guarantee approval, we ensure your paperwork is prepared and filed accurately to give you the best chance for success.
If the denial is due to an error on our part, we will correct and refile at no additional cost.
Both guilty and no-contest pleas are considered convictions, but they may still qualify for sealing depending on the offense type.
👉Take our free online eligibility test to see if your Ohio case qualifies.
To file your Ohio record sealing petition, you will need copies of your case documents, such as certified conviction or dismissal records and any relevant court dockets. Clean Slate Docs can help you organize and prepare these documents for filing, but it is your responsibility to provide the accurate records. We cannot independently obtain or verify your criminal history.
A pardon does not automatically seal records. Courts weigh your interest in sealing against the public interest before approving the petition.
Ohio law allows multiple eligible convictions to be sealed together, subject to limitations for violent crimes, sex offenses, and DUI/OVI. However, Clean Slate Docs processes one case at a time, ensuring each petition is prepared accurately and in full compliance with Ohio filing requirements.
