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Sealing Nevada Criminal History Records If you were convicted of a felony and 15 years or more have elapsed from the date of your conviction (or release from actual custody if imprisoned), you may petition the court in which the conviction was obtained for the sealing of all records relating to the conviction.

How much does it cost to get a record seal in Nevada? The process of getting a criminal record seal in Nevada amounts to around $150 total if you do not use an attorney.

How long does it take to seal criminal records? The process can take any where from 2 to 4 months to complete and depends on accuracy of all the information on the Court Order.

Nevada law does not support expungement of records. Sealing accomplishes much the same process and the effect is the same in regard to employer and other types of background checks. The sealing of a record makes the record unfindable except in certain well-defined instances and only to a very limited number of people.

File your petition with the appropriate court. You can ask to seal your entire criminal history by filing one petition in the district court having jurisdiction over the criminal charges. Once the petition is filed, send a copy of the petition and a Stipulation to Seal Records to the prosecutor's office for each case.

After waiting periods are met, most criminal records can be sealed (see waiting periods below). Criminal record sealing in Nevada typically takes about 4 to 6 months. Most attorney charge around $750 to seal a criminal record.