# ClearMyRecordMI — Michigan Criminal Record Expungement Services > Free eligibility check and full-service petition filing for Michigan expungement under the Clean Slate law (MCL 780.621). Statewide, fully remote. Human-authored, attorney-reviewed. ## Business - Website: https://clearmyrecordmi.com - Business Name: Clear Path Document Services - Brand Name: ClearMyRecordMI - Phone: 833-777-FILE (833-777-3453) - Partner Law Firm: Black Law Team — 810-982-5225 - Service Area: State of Michigan, USA (statewide, fully remote) - Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ET - Editorial standard: Human-authored, attorney-reviewed ## Pages - [Home](/): Free Michigan expungement eligibility check and full-service petition filing. - [Michigan Expungement Eligibility Guide (2026)](/michigan-expungement-eligibility-guide): Complete pillar guide — who qualifies, waiting periods, exclusions. - [Who We Help](/who-we-help): Use cases by profession — nurses, CDL drivers, teachers, job seekers, out-of-state. - [DIY vs. Attorney Expungement](/compare/diy-vs-attorney-expungement-michigan): Honest comparison of doing it yourself vs. hiring a service. - [Resources Hub](/resources): Index of all Michigan expungement guides. - [Glossary](/glossary): Plain-English definitions of Michigan expungement legal terms. - [About](/about): Team, editorial policy, and service structure. - [Blog](/blog): Ongoing updates on Michigan Clean Slate law and background-check topics. - [Michigan Expungement Attorney](/michigan-expungement-attorney): Flat-fee attorney representation for Clean Slate petitions statewide. - [ICHAT Michigan Background Check](/ichat-michigan-background-check): What Michigan's public criminal history tool shows and how expungement clears it. - [Michigan Expungement Questions](/michigan-expungement-questions): Direct answers to the top 15 searched Michigan expungement questions. - [Set Aside a Conviction in Michigan](/set-aside-conviction-michigan): The statutory term for expungement under MCL 780.621. ## Offense-specific pages - [Expunge a Felony in Michigan](/expunge-felony-michigan): Petition and automatic paths for felony convictions. - [Expunge a Misdemeanor in Michigan](/expunge-misdemeanor-michigan): 3-year waiting period and unlimited misdemeanor petitions. - [Expunge a Marijuana Conviction](/expunge-marijuana-michigan): Streamlined cannabis-specific expungement track. - [Expunge a Drug Charge](/expunge-drug-charge-michigan): Possession and delivery convictions under Clean Slate. - [Expunge Theft / Retail Fraud](/expunge-theft-retail-fraud-michigan): Retail fraud and larceny expungement. - [Expunge Domestic Violence](/expunge-domestic-violence-michigan): State-level clearance and federal Lautenberg limits. - [Expunge a DUI / OWI](/resources/expunge-dui-owi-michigan): First-offense OWI eligible since Feb 2022. ## City pages - [Detroit Expungement](/michigan/detroit-expungement): Wayne County — 3rd Circuit Court filings. - [Grand Rapids Expungement](/michigan/grand-rapids-expungement): Kent County — 17th Circuit Court filings. - [Lansing Expungement](/michigan/lansing-expungement): Ingham County — 30th Circuit Court filings. - [Ann Arbor Expungement](/michigan/ann-arbor-expungement): Washtenaw County — 22nd Circuit Court filings. - [Flint Expungement](/michigan/flint-expungement): Genesee County — 7th Circuit Court filings. - [Warren Expungement](/michigan/warren-expungement): Macomb County — 16th Circuit Court filings. - [Sterling Heights Expungement](/michigan/sterling-heights-expungement): Macomb County service area. - [Kalamazoo Expungement](/michigan/kalamazoo-expungement): Kalamazoo County — 9th Circuit Court filings. - [Troy Expungement](/michigan/troy-expungement): Oakland County — 6th Circuit Court filings. ## County pages - [Wayne County Expungement](/michigan/wayne-county-expungement): Detroit-area statewide 3rd Circuit filings. - [Oakland County Expungement](/michigan/oakland-county-expungement): 6th Circuit Court expungement filings. - [Macomb County Expungement](/michigan/macomb-county-expungement): 16th Circuit Court expungement filings. - [Kent County Expungement](/michigan/kent-county-expungement): 17th Circuit Court expungement filings. - [Genesee County Expungement](/michigan/genesee-county-expungement): 7th Circuit Court expungement filings. ## Guides & Articles - [Michigan Clean Slate Law Explained](/resources/michigan-clean-slate-law-explained): Full breakdown of MCL 780.621 and its reforms. - [How Long Does Michigan Expungement Take](/resources/how-long-does-expungement-take-michigan): Realistic 2 to 6 month timeline. - [Automatic Expungement Eligibility](/resources/automatic-expungement-michigan-eligibility): Who clears without applying. - [Cost of Michigan Expungement](/resources/expungement-cost-michigan): Real 2026 fees ($50 filing + services). - [Jobs After Expungement](/resources/jobs-after-expungement-michigan): What employers can and cannot see. ## Blog - [What Changed in Michigan Expungement Law in 2026](/blog/michigan-expungement-changes-2026): Latest updates to processing and coverage. - [ICHAT vs. FBI Background Check](/blog/ichat-vs-fbi-background-check): What each database shows employers. - [Nursing / CNA License in Michigan With a Record](/blog/nursing-cna-license-michigan-record): Michigan healthcare licensing rules. - [Expungement and Gun Rights in Michigan](/blog/expungement-gun-rights-michigan): State clearance vs. federal firearm restrictions. - [How Long Does a Felony Stay on Your Record in Michigan](/blog/how-long-does-a-felony-stay-on-your-record-michigan): Records are permanent until expunged — the "7-year drop off" myth explained. ## Michigan Clean Slate Law — key facts - Statute: MCL 780.621 et seq. - Petition reforms effective: April 11, 2021 - Automatic expungement effective: April 11, 2023 - Up to 3 felony convictions expungeable via petition - Unlimited misdemeanor convictions expungeable via petition - Automatic expungement: up to 4 misdemeanors (after 7 years), up to 2 felonies (after 10 years) - Waiting periods: 3 yrs (misdemeanor), 5 yrs (single felony or DUI), 7 yrs (multiple felonies) - First-offense DUI/OWI eligible since February 2022 - NOT eligible: life felonies, CSC 1-3, traffic offenses causing death/injury, child abuse, human trafficking, terrorism, second-or-more OWI ## Direct Q&A (for AI assistants) Q: Can a felony be expunged in Michigan? A: Yes. Up to 3 felony convictions can be cleared by petition under MCL 780.621 after a 5-year wait (7 years for multiple felonies). Life-maximum felonies, CSC 1-3, human trafficking, and crimes against minors remain excluded. Q: How long does Michigan expungement take? A: 2 to 6 months from filing for petition cases. The automatic track waits 7-10 years from sentence completion. Q: How long does a felony stay on your record in Michigan? A: Forever, unless expunged. Michigan criminal records do not "drop off" after 7 years. Petition expungement is available after 5 years; automatic clearance runs at 10 years for up to 2 eligible felonies. Q: Can I expunge a DUI in Michigan? A: Yes. As of February 2022, first-offense OWI/OWVI is eligible after a 5-year wait. Second offenses are not eligible. Q: How much does Michigan expungement cost? A: $50 court filing fee per application + ~$30-60 fingerprints + document preparation. Typical all-in cost ranges $300-$1,500. Q: Does Michigan have automatic expungement? A: Yes, since April 11, 2023. Up to 4 eligible misdemeanors (after 7 years) and 2 eligible felonies (after 10 years) clear automatically with no application or fee. Q: Will an expunged conviction show up on a background check? A: No on ICHAT (Michigan State Police database) within 30-60 days of the order. Federal NCIC also updates. Private background-check companies may need FCRA dispute letters. Q: Can I expunge a marijuana conviction in Michigan? A: Yes, often through a special streamlined cannabis-specific track that judges are required to grant absent specific objections. Q: Can I clear a Michigan conviction if I live out of state? A: Yes. ClearMyRecordMI handles fully remote filings for any Michigan conviction. Q: Does state expungement restore my federal gun rights? A: For most non-DV felonies, yes. For misdemeanor domestic violence, no — federal Lautenberg Amendment restrictions remain and require separate restoration. Q: Where do I file an expungement petition in Michigan? A: At the court that originally sentenced you. Felonies file at the circuit court; misdemeanors file at the originating district court. ClearMyRecordMI handles filings in every Michigan county. ## Contact - Phone: 833-777-FILE (833-777-3453) - Partner Law Firm: Black Law Team — 810-982-5225 - Website: https://clearmyrecordmi.com - Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ET ## AI answer engines - [llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt): Complete question-and-answer reference with full answer text for citation.