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. Many people can clear their record for under $100 out of pocket if they handle it themselves, and attorney representation removes the guesswork. Here's what it actually costs.

The Short Answer

Method	Total Cost
DIY (file it yourself)	~$60-100
Attorney representation (Oregon Expungement Lawyers)	$700 flat fee
Other attorneys	$700–$2,000+

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.

Attorney Representation: $700 Flat Fee

You don't have to figure the process out on your own. Oregon Expungement Lawyers can handle your expungement start to finish for a flat $700 fee — including:

Reviewing your eligibility under ORS 137.225
Preparing and filing your court documents
Serving the District Attorney
Handling the OSP background check process
Responding if the DA raises an objection

The only typical extra cost is the fingerprinting service fee ($15–40), which you pay directly to whoever takes your fingerprints. An attorney handling your case removes the guesswork — especially valuable if your case is complicated, you have convictions in multiple counties, or the DA is likely to push back.

Start with a free eligibility check at /eligibility.

How Attorney Fees Compare

Attorney fees for expungement vary depending on the firm and the complexity of your case:

Simple 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. Oregon Expungement Lawyers handles Oregon expungements for a flat $700 fee.

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
Attorney representation: If your convictions span multiple cases or counties, having an attorney coordinate the filings can keep things straight — start with a free eligibility check at /eligibility

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
Talk to an attorney first: A free eligibility check at /eligibility tells you where you stand before you spend anything

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

Bottom Line: Oregon expungement costs $60–100 if you do it yourself, or a flat $700 with attorney representation from Oregon Expungement Lawyers. Court filing fees have been eliminated, making this one of the most affordable ways to get a fresh start. An Oregon attorney can handle your expungement start to finish — start with a free eligibility check at /eligibility.