Oregon · free guidance + paid tools
Clear your record in Oregon
Criminal expungement, eviction sealing, and background-check cleanup. Start with the free guides, then move into the paid tools if you want the paperwork or dispute work handled for you.
Criminal filing fee
Free ($0)
Court fees depend on the state rules and waiver availability.
Clean Slate
No
Most relief still depends on a person filing a petition.
Eviction guide
Available
This state has an eviction-record page in the same guide family.
Start here
Choose the record problem you are solving
The state page is now the front door for the same design system used across the rest of the site.
Criminal records
Set aside arrests and convictions
Free ($0) filing fee
Eviction records
Seal eviction filings
Court process, filing route, and what sealing changes on tenant-screening reports.
Background checks
Clean up 164+ private databases
FCRA dispute letters for the private companies that still carry your record after the court clears it.
Oregon Guides
Plain-language explanations of Oregon's expungement process — written for people, not lawyers.
Oregon Expungement: The Complete 2026 Guide
Oregon expanded expungement eligibility in 2023. If you were turned down before, it's worth checking again. Here's who qualifies, what the process looks like, and what expungement actually does.
Read the guide →
Featured guides
Common questions
Answers to the questions we hear most, written in plain language rather than legalese.
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The 7-Year Myth: Your Criminal Record Does Not Expire
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How Much Does Expungement Cost? Filing Fees by State
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You Can Do This Without a Lawyer — Here's What It Actually Involves
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Expungement vs. Record Sealing: What Is the Difference?
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Can You Rent an Apartment With a Criminal Record?
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Resources
Oregon resources
Court, legal-aid, and public-information links that help you confirm the next move.
Get referred to an attorney in your area. Initial consultation fees vary by attorney.
Free legal information and self-help resources for low-income Oregonians.
Provides free legal help to low-income people in civil cases throughout Oregon.
Official information from Oregon courts about the expungement process.
Public defender services for Multnomah and Washington counties.
Related states
Explore neighboring rulesets
Different states use different names and mechanics, but they are often solving the same record-clearing problem.
Set-Aside States
2 peersIn Oregon, the process is called “set aside.” Michigan, Nebraska also use this term.
$0 Filing Fee States
20 statesLike Oregon, these states have eliminated filing fees for expungement petitions.
Pacific States
4 statesOther pacific states with expungement guides.
Next step
Ready to clear your record?
Stay on the free guides if you are still learning, or move into pricing if you want the kits and paperwork support.
Educational content first. Paid tools only when you want them.
Disclaimer: This guide provides general information about Oregon expungement law and is not legal advice. Laws change, and every case is different. For advice about your specific situation, please consult with a qualified attorney or legal aid organization.
Last updated: March 25, 2026