Common Questions
Everything you need to know about sealing your Nevada criminal record.
From the time the Petition to Seal your record is filed to the receipt of a compliance letter from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the process usually takes six to twelve months. In some cases, compliance has taken longer.
If your case is dismissed with prejudice, or if you were acquitted, there is no waiting period. If your case was never filed or was dismissed without prejudice, you must wait until the statute of limitations has expired — one year for misdemeanors, typically three years for felonies.
If you were convicted, the waiting period depends on the charge. Use our free eligibility check to find your specific waiting period — whether your case was dismissed, never filed, or ended in a conviction.
If there are no convictions, all charges can be sealed. However, a Petition to Seal Records cannot be granted if you were convicted of: felony DUI, a felony sex offense, Home Invasion with the Use of a Deadly Weapon, Kidnapping of a Child, Sex Trafficking of a Child, or First Degree Murder with intent to commit Sexual Assault. Fill out the form for a free eligibility check on your specific record.
An expunged record is destroyed — it no longer exists. A sealed record still exists, but access to it is limited to certain agencies. Nevada does not have expungement, but a sealed record is removed from your state and federal criminal history, and the court's order permits you to say that you have never been arrested or convicted of any crime.
If you have a conviction for any felony offense or a conviction for misdemeanor Domestic Battery, sealing your record will not restore your right to bear arms. However, if your arrest was for a felony and you were convicted of only a misdemeanor, or, if you were arrested for domestic battery and convicted of something less, your ability to purchase a firearm may be challenged. The arrest itself, even if the charges were dismissed, can preclude you from purchasing a firearm. If you fail a background check, your ability to purchase any firearm may be permanently impaired. To prevent this problem you MUST SEAL your arrest record before attempting to purchase a firearm.
If you want your right to bear firearms restored after a felony conviction or a misdemeanor conviction for domestic battery, you will need to seek a Pardon. A sealed conviction will not restore your gun rights.
No — lawyers cannot request your State criminal history record on your behalf. You must obtain it yourself. To file a Petition to Seal Records, the court requires a current, verified copy of your State criminal history attached to the Petition. If our eligibility review indicates you may qualify, our office will send you a Sealing Record Packet that walks you through exactly how to get both your State and Federal criminal records — including the fingerprints, money orders, and applications required.
Upon receipt of your State criminal history record, our office will provide a free legal consultation to determine exactly how to proceed. Once the legal fee is agreed upon, counsel will file the Petition in the appropriate court and represent you at all court appearances. After the court grants the Petition, we prepare the Order Sealing Record, disseminate certified copies to all agencies involved in your arrest, and monitor compliance until your record has been removed from state and federal databases.
In most cases your presence is not required — counsel represents you at all court appearances. Some jurisdictions do require the petitioner to be present at the hearing. We'll let you know in advance whether your attendance is needed.
Sealed records are hidden from the general public, most employers, and landlords. Certain government agencies and law enforcement can still access them in limited circumstances. We'll explain exactly what sealing means for your specific situation.
In most cases, yes — Nevada law allows you to answer "no" on job applications and housing forms that ask about criminal history, once your record is sealed. There are limited exceptions, such as applications for certain government jobs or professional licenses. We'll walk you through exactly what you can and cannot say.
No. The process is confidential. Your employer is not notified, and once the record is sealed, it will not appear on standard background checks employers use.
Nevada does not have expungement, but record sealing achieves a very similar result. Your record is hidden from public view, most employers, and landlords — giving you a genuine fresh start. If you've been searching for "Nevada expungement," record sealing is what you're looking for.
Yes. We handle cases across all Nevada counties. Having records in multiple counties — including both Clark County and other Nevada counties — adds some complexity but is very manageable. We coordinate everything on your behalf.
Our fees are dependent on each record. In some instances, there are multiple charges that can be resolved in one court with one petition, and in other instances, multiple charges will require multiple petitions. Some courts also require appearances of Counsel and others do not.
Each Petition is generally $2,000 for a misdemeanor and $4,000 for felonies. The only other fees would be the filing fee for the Petition.
Email us at info@lasvegasrecordsealing.com and our team will get back to you. For the fastest answer about your own record, check your eligibility for free.