How to seal certain criminal convictions in New York

In New York, you can have one or two eligible criminal conviction cases sealed on your record.

You can apply if:

• You have only 1-2 total criminal conviction cases on your record
• Of those, only 1 case can include felony conviction(s)
• It has been at least 10 years since your sentencing or release.

Certain offenses like violent felonies, sex crimes, and Class A felonies cannot be sealed

Learn more from Legal Action Center to see if you’re eligible and how to apply.