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If you’ve gone through the process of getting a criminal record expunged, you might feel a sense of relief knowing that your past no longer defines your future. But one question often lingers: Will an expunged record show up on a fingerprint background check? The short answer? It depends. Expungement can offer a clean slate in many situations, but how it affects fingerprint-based background checks can vary depending on several factors—including who’s running the check, what kind of access they have, and how your expungement was processed.

If you have a DUI on your record, you may have wondered whether it’s worth the time, effort, and money to get it expunged. After all, it’s in the past—does it really matter? The truth is, a DUI conviction can follow you for years, affecting everything from job opportunities to insurance rates. Expungement, when available, can provide significant benefits. But is it worth it? Let’s break it down.