We help make clearing your Kentucky record easier
Expungement can help open the door to better jobs, better housing, and a fresh start. The process can feel confusing, but in many cases we handle the majority of the work for you unless the court requires something specific for your case.
Typical certification timeline
Kentucky State Police says expungement certifications currently take about four to five months on average.
Why people choose expungement
For many people, an old court record can keep showing up long after they have already moved on with their life. That can affect job opportunities, housing applications, confidence, and peace of mind.
Expungement gives eligible people the chance to put the past behind them and move forward with a cleaner slate. That is why this process matters so much.
How we help
The Kentucky expungement process can involve eligibility rules, certifications, court filings, waiting periods, and case-specific details. For most people, that is a lot to try to understand on their own.
Our role is to make that process easier. In many cases, once you move forward with us, we handle the majority of the process for you unless the court requires something specific, additional documentation, or a case-specific step.
That means less confusion, less back-and-forth, and a more practical path toward getting your case cleared.
We review your case
We start by reviewing the case information to see what may be eligible now, what may need more time, and what the likely next step looks like.
We help prepare the process
If certification, filing, or other paperwork is needed, we help move that process forward in the right direction.
We handle most of the heavy lifting
In many cases, we complete the majority of the process for you so you do not have to figure it all out on your own.
You move closer to a fresh start
Once the court grants eligible relief, your record can be treated much differently for most applications and background-related situations.
Common eligibility timing
- Dismissed with prejudice / acquitted cases are generally eligible immediately, and many newer cases are automatically expunged after 30 days.
- Misdemeanors and violations are commonly tied to a 5-year waiting period after completion of sentence.
- Eligible Class D felony convictions generally cannot be filed until 5 years after sentence completion or successful probation/parole completion, whichever is later.
- DUI expungement timing is often longer and may involve additional limits.
Important practical notes
- The court system makes the final decision, not a website or screening tool.
- An eligibility result is helpful, but only a judge can actually grant an expungement.
- If the prosecutor objects to a felony application, a hearing may be scheduled.
- If granted and completed, the record is generally removed from official state-performed background checks.
What you are paying for
Kentucky cases can involve government and court fees depending on the case type. Our base service fee starts at $150, separate from any state or court fee, and reflects the work involved in helping manage and move the process forward.
We aim to keep pricing transparent up front, while also making the process much easier on the client.
Dismissed / Acquitted
Many dismissals and acquittals do not require a filing fee, and some are automatically expunged depending on timing and case type.
Misdemeanor / Violation
Misdemeanor and violation conviction expungements are commonly associated with a $100 court filing fee per case.
Eligible Class D Felony
Kentucky’s current official felony process includes a $50 filing fee, a $250 expungement fee if granted, and a $40 expungement certification cost.
Our service fee
Our base service fee starts at $150 and is separate from Kentucky court and government fees. Estimated totals can vary depending on case type, number of cases, offense level, and whether additional filings or work are needed.
What happens after expungement?
- Once completed, the matter generally should not appear on official state-performed background checks.
- Courts and agencies are directed to respond that no record exists on the matter.
- The person generally does not have to disclose the expunged record on employment, credit, or similar applications.
- For felony conviction expungement, the original conviction is vacated and dismissed before the record is expunged upon full payment.
One important limitation
Kentucky places limits on felony conviction expungement. In many situations, a person is limited to one felony expungement unless multiple eligible offenses arose from the same incident. Case details matter, so that part should always be reviewed carefully.
Clear Court Cases is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We help people better understand the process and next steps.
Most people do not want to figure this out alone
- The rules can be confusing.
- The timeline can be long.
- The forms and filing requirements can feel overwhelming.
- Small case details can change what is required.
That is exactly why we exist. Our goal is to make the process simpler, more organized, and far less stressful for the person trying to move forward.
Want to see where your case may stand?
Start with a screening and get a clearer picture of what may be eligible now, what may need more time, and what the next step could look like.