How Much Does Oregon Expungement Cost? Full Breakdown

Good news — Oregon expungement is one of the most affordable ways to get a fresh start. Court filing fees have been eliminated, and you don't need a lawyer. Many people can clear their record for under $100 out of pocket. Here's what it actually costs.

The Short Answer

DIY Cost Breakdown

If you file for expungement yourself, here's what you'll pay:

Court Filing Fee: $0

Oregon has eliminated court filing fees for set-aside motions. That means $0 to file, no matter which county you're in or what type of offense you have.

OSP Background Check Fee

Courts require a fingerprint-based criminal history report from the Oregon State Police. Check the OSP Criminal History Checks website for the current fee amount, as fees can change.

Fingerprinting: $15–40

A fingerprint-based background check is required. Fingerprinting costs vary by provider:

• Law enforcement agencies: $15–25 (some offer it free)
• Private vendors (UPS Store, etc.): $30–40

Mailing and Copies: $10-20

• Certified mail to serve the District Attorney: $5-10
• Postage for court filing and OSP submission: $5-10
• Photocopies of documents: a few dollars

DIY Total: $60–100

That's it. Oregon expungement is one of the most affordable ways to clear your record in the country. The main costs are the OSP background check and fingerprinting.

Oregon Expungement Center: $249

Oregon Expungement Center handles the paperwork and mailing for you — so you don't have to figure it all out on your own. The $249 flat fee includes:

• Rule-based eligibility screening
• Automated court document generation
• Printing and mailing your filing packet to the court, DA, and OSP
• Submission of your fingerprints and OSP background check fee to OSP on your behalf
• Clear instructions on what to expect after filing

The only extra cost is the fingerprinting service fee ($15–40), which you pay directly to whoever takes your fingerprints. You mail your fingerprint card to OEC, and we handle the rest — including the OSP background check fee. Everything else is included in the $249.

Installment plans are available (4 payments of $62.25 upon approval).

View current OEC pricing →

Attorney Fees

You don't need a lawyer for expungement — the process is designed so you can do it yourself. But if you'd rather have an attorney handle it, here's what to expect:

• Simple, uncontested expungement: $700–$2,000+
• Complex case or contested hearing: $2,500–$5,000+

Keep in mind, attorney fees usually don't include the OSP background check or fingerprinting — you'd pay those separately. Hiring a lawyer makes the most sense if your case is complicated, you have convictions in multiple counties, or the DA is likely to push back.

Multiple Convictions

If you need to clear convictions from more than one case, here's how costs add up:

• OSP background check: You only need one, regardless of how many petitions you file
• Court filing fees: $0 per petition (eliminated)
• Additional mailing costs: Each additional case adds postage for the court and DA in that county
• OEC pricing: Oregon Expungement Center charges a flat fee per case—check their website for multi-case pricing

What's Not Included in These Costs

• Court records: If you need certified copies of judgments or sentencing orders, courts may charge a per-page copying fee
• Travel: If you need to attend a hearing (only if the DA objects), you may have travel costs to the courthouse
• Lost wages: If a hearing is scheduled during work hours

Need Help With the Cost?

If money is tight, you still have options:

• Legal aid: Some Oregon legal aid offices help with expungement for people with low income
• Free clinics: Some Oregon communities hold free expungement clinics — check with your local legal aid office
• Payment plans: Oregon Expungement Center offers installment plans so you don't have to pay everything at once

For a detailed breakdown of each fee, see our full Costs & Fees page.