New Laws for Sealing and Expunging Old Criminal Records

Sealing or expunging a criminal record. VTLawHelp.org/expungement

Old criminal records prevent many Vermonters from getting jobs, housing or educational opportunities.

If you have a past criminal conviction, or a charge that has been dismissed, find out whether you can “expunge” or “seal” your criminal record on our Seal or Expunge Your Vermont Criminal Record page.

New laws took effect on July 1, 2025, so it's a good time to visit the page to see updated information: https://vtlawhelp.org/expungement.

Updated: Jul 29, 2025