How to File for Expungement in Oklahoma

File a petition for expungement in district court. One petition can cover multiple arrests in the same county, but each county needs its own petition. The State can object even if the person qualifies. After the court grants the order, a certified copy goes to OSBI. OSBI asks for the person's name, Social Security number, date of birth, the charges, the arrest date, and the court outcome. For domestic-related charges, include a police report showing the relationship to the victim. OSBI says court records are usually expunged about a month after it receives the order, and arrest records about a month after it receives the order and fee. OSBI cannot pre-approve anyone and strongly suggests getting a lawyer.

OSBI says expunging the court record is free. Expunging the arrest record requires a $150 OSBI processing fee, paid by cashier's check or money order (no personal checks), and local law enforcement agencies may charge their own fees.

According to OSBI's summary of 22 O.S. § 18, a person may have records expunged if they were acquitted, if a conviction was reversed on appeal and dismissed, if DNA established factual innocence, or if they were arrested but no charges were filed and either the statute of limitations ran out or the prosecutor declined to file. Identity-theft victims arrested for crimes committed by someone using their name also qualify. If felony charges were dismissed, the person qualifies if they have never been convicted of a felony, have no charges pending, and either the statute of limitations has run or the prosecutor confirms the charges will not be refiled. This does not apply to dismissals after a deferred sentence. Misdemeanor charges dismissed after a deferred judgment or delayed sentence qualify once one year has passed since dismissal, if no charges are pending. Nonviolent felony charges dismissed after a deferred sentence qualify after five years if the person has never been convicted of a felony and has no pending charges.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) handles criminal history record requests. The fastest route is CHIRP, OSBI's online portal for name-based checks (chirp.osbi.ok.gov); you need an email address and a credit card or bank account. You can also send OSBI's Criminal History Request Form by fax (405-879-2503, credit card only), by mail, or in person at OSBI, 6600 N. Harvey, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays). Requests must include at least full name and date of birth. Fingerprint-based checks require original fingerprint cards sent by mail or in person. OSBI lists fees of $15 (name-based) and $19 (fingerprint-based); under SB 1921 (74 O.S. 150.9), the fees rise to $20 and $25 effective November 1, 2026.