The law states misdemeanors get sealed three years after sentencing or release and felonies after eight years. Request a Criminal Certificate of Disposition from the court.Complete a separate request for each case you will be asking the court to seal. This guide covers eligibility for sealing, how to file a motion for sealing, and addresses some of the frequently asked questions. A form will be available on our website to request this review no later than the implementation date of November 16, 2027. In November 2023, New York State passed a law that will automatically seal most New York felony and misdemeanor convictions after required waiting periods. Information on how NYS residents can obtain their own criminal history record, and FAQs regarding expungement and Certificates of Relief and Good Conduct. If you have been convicted in a New York state court, it may be possible for you to challenge and overturn your conviction. As of October 2017, a person can ask a court to seal up to two criminal convictions of which either both can be misdemeanors, but only one can be a felony. If you complete a deferred disposition apparently no conviction will show on your record, just what you were charged with.