[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/how-long-does-a-dui-stay-on-your-record-in-maryland\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/how-long-does-a-dui-stay-on-your-record-in-maryland\/","headline":"How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Maryland?","name":"How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Maryland?","description":"A criminal conviction of driving under the influence can have long-lasting financial and professional consequences when DUI records turn up on background checks for jobs, professional licenses, or insurance applications. DUI convictions remain on your record permanently, though you may be able to expunge an arrest that did not result in a conviction or judgment. 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Greenberg","url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/author\/greenberglawoffices\/","identifier":7,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e0d600bf0d0a422eeda2a75c9d4b0240b93a50067ae011d1484f7dfed7467653?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e0d600bf0d0a422eeda2a75c9d4b0240b93a50067ae011d1484f7dfed7467653?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Greenberg Law Offices","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/greenberg-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/greenberg-logo.png","width":301,"height":94}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-Long-Does-a-DUI-Stay-on-Your-Record-in-Maryland.png","url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-Long-Does-a-DUI-Stay-on-Your-Record-in-Maryland.png","height":630,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/how-long-does-a-dui-stay-on-your-record-in-maryland\/","about":["DUI"],"wordCount":693,"articleBody":"A criminal conviction of driving under the influence can have long-lasting financial and professional consequences when DUI records turn up on background checks for jobs, professional licenses, or insurance applications.DUI convictions remain on your record permanently, though you may be able to expunge an arrest that did not result in a conviction or judgment.How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Maryland?A past DUI can appear on criminal, driving, and insurance records. But how long does a DUI stay on your record after an arrest or conviction?Criminal Record –\u00a0DUI convictions stay on criminal records permanently. Other outcomes can be expunged un-der certain circumstances.MVA Driving Record –\u00a0DUIs remain on your DMV record permanently.MVA Points –\u00a0Driving record points assessed for a DUI\/DWI conviction stay active for two years.Insurance Impact –\u00a0Insurance companies typically request certified driving records from the past three years, which means that insurers may still obtain records of DUI offenses even after the points expire. The impact of a DUI can affect insurance premiums for three years or longer. Can a DUI Be Removed From Your Record in Maryland?Our defense attorneys fight for people charged with driving under the influence to try to minimize the consequences a criminal conviction can cause.As defense lawyers, we are often hear the question: Can a DUI be removed from your record? Your rights to expunge a DUI may depend on the outcome of your past DUI case.DUI ConvictionsMaryland law does not permit drivers to expunge convictions for drunk driving if they have been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence. A DUI conviction remains on the individual’s criminal record forever.PBJ CasesA person who resolved a DUI charge by obtaining probation before judgment can file an expungement petition asking the court to expunge their record after a lengthy period unless the offense involved driving under the influence of drugs or if the driver had two or more prior intoxicated driving convictions.Dismissed or Not Guilty DUI CasesIndividuals who have a DUI charge dismissed or obtain a not guilty verdict after trial can petition for expungement of their DUI records.DUI Expungement Eligibility and TimelineA dismissal or acquittal of a DUI charge is automatically expunged after three years.You can petition for an earlier expungement if you sign and file a General Waiver and Release of all of your legal claims arising from the charge.If you are seeking expungement from a probation before judgment, you may do so 15 years after your discharge from probation, provided that no other conviction occurred in that time. If you qualify for an expungement, an experienced criminal defense lawyer can guide you through the expungement process.Will a DUI Show Up on a Background Check in Maryland?When you apply for a job, a professional license, or a security clearance, you likely will undergo a background check. Potential employers often conduct background screenings. You may wonder whether a DUI will show up on a background check?Employer Background ChecksMany employers conduct criminal background checks on job applicants. As a result, a drunk driving conviction, unexpunged probation for judgment, or pending DUI charge may appear in an employment-related background check.Maryland Judiciary Case SearchThe Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal can facilitate searches of court cases involving DUI prosecutions.Professional Licensing Background ChecksApplicants for professional licenses from the State of Maryland, such as a commercial driver’s license, may need to submit to background checks that can reveal a DUI prosecution or conviction on a record.Can a Maryland DUI Lawyer Help Reduce the Impact of a DUI on Your Record?A DUI lawyer can help a driver minimize the potential consequences of an intoxicated driving arrest or conviction in Maryland.Depending on the specific circumstances, a skilled defense attorney can seek an acquittal of pending criminal charges or pursue a probation before judgment to provide an opportunity to expunge criminal records.Contact Greenberg Law Offices today for a free case evaluation with a knowledgeable Mary-land defense attorney to learn more about the potential consequences of a DUI record."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Maryland?","item":"https:\/\/greenberglawyers.com\/blog\/how-long-does-a-dui-stay-on-your-record-in-maryland\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]