How It Works

From screening to court-ready packet in 30 minutes.

Five steps, all online, with checkpoints to save your work. You only pay when you submit your case detail form for packet generation.

Step 1 — Free Eligibility Screening

The screening asks 8-15 questions about your case. Things like: which Arizona county handled it, was it a felony or misdemeanor, what offense class, was there a victim, did you complete probation, have you paid restitution, are you a first-time offender, etc.

The questions adapt based on your answers — you only see what's relevant to your case. Most people finish in 3 minutes.

At the end, we tell you:

• Which Arizona statutes potentially apply to your case
• Which paths you appear to qualify for and which you don't
• The waiting period (if any) for each path
• The filing fee (typically $0)
• Our service price for each path
• Recommendations on filing strategy when multiple paths apply

No signup, no payment, no commitment. If you don't qualify or change your mind, you walk away with no obligation.

Step 2 — Sign Up to Save Your Results

If you want to proceed, you create a free account. We use magic-link sign-in — you give us your email, we send you a one-tap login link. No password to remember.

Your screening results are saved to your account. You can come back later, share with a family member, or take notes before deciding what to file.

Step 3 — Fill Out Your Case Detail Form

This is where we collect everything we need to prepare your petition. The form is split into sections so you don't get overwhelmed:

• Personal info — name, DOB, current address, contact info
• Case info — case number, court, charges, dates, judge name
• Sentencing details — sentence imposed, completion dates, restitution
• Restitution & fines — amounts paid, payment proof
• Personal statement — guided template that asks the right questions for the relief you're seeking
• Required attachments — checklist of documents you'll need to gather

The form saves automatically every 30 seconds. Walk away, come back days later, finish on your phone — your work is preserved.

We use the personal-statement template approach because the personal statement is the single most important factor in discretionary relief. Judges read these. A good personal statement is the difference between granted and denied.

Step 4 — Submit & Pay

When your case detail form is complete, you click Submit. Only at this point do we charge. You enter payment details and pay in full ($250-$750 depending on the service).

Payment is processed by Stripe — we don't store credit card information.

The moment payment clears, your packet generates. Typical generation time: 2-4 minutes.

Step 5 — Print, Sign, File

Your packet includes:

• The official AZ court petition (or MVD form for Admin Per Se) with all your information pre-filled into the form fields
• A pre-fill review checklist — go through every item to verify accuracy before signing
• County-specific filing instructions — exact court address, hours, e-filing portal access (if available), how many copies, what to bring
• Your personal statement formatted for filing
• Required attachments checklist — documents you'll need to gather
• Prosecutor service instructions — addresses, mailing requirements, certificate of service
• What happens next — typical timeline, what to expect, what to do if denied

Print the packet, sign where indicated, gather attachments, and file. Most petitions are decided within 30-150 days depending on the type of relief and the county.

What we don't do

To be clear about scope:

• We don't represent you in court. If a hearing is set, you appear yourself or hire an attorney. (Most petitions are decided on the papers without a hearing.)
• We don't appeal denials. If your petition is denied, we can't appeal it. Hire a licensed Arizona attorney.
• We don't gather your attachments for you. Court records, discharge papers, and payment history are documents only you can request from the relevant agency.
• We don't file on your behalf. You file the packet yourself at the court clerk's office or through e-filing if your county supports it.
• We don't provide legal advice. Seal My Record Now is a document preparation service — not a law firm. If you need legal advice, hire a licensed attorney.

Why the $0-court-fee design matters

Arizona courts charge no filing fee for set-aside, sealing, civil rights restoration, firearm restoration, marijuana expungement, or Class 6 designation petitions. The legislature deliberately removed filing fees to make these remedies accessible.

When attorneys quote you "$2,000 plus court fees," there are no court fees. Same when paralegals quote you "$1,200 plus filing." There's nothing to add. We tell you this upfront because most providers don't.

What if I get denied?

If your petition is denied, the judge issues a written order explaining why. Common denial reasons:

• Outstanding restitution or fines (cure: pay them, refile)
• Incomplete sentence terms (cure: complete them, refile)
• Subsequent conviction during waiting period (cure: complete new waiting period)
• Active warrant or pending case (cure: resolve, refile)
• Discretionary denial despite eligibility (cure: hire an attorney for refiling)

For sealing under § 13-911, you must wait 3 years from the denial before refiling. Other remedies have no statutory wait — refile when the denial reason is cured.