Eligibility summary
Washington eligibility depends on misdemeanor or felony classification, completion date, pending charges, prior history, legal financial obligations, and Certificate of Discharge status for felonies.
WA record clearing
Washington Vacate Conviction Software
Check Washington misdemeanor and felony vacation eligibility, motion to vacate forms, Certificate of Discharge issues, and FCRA cleanup.
Direct answer
Washington often uses a motion to vacate rather than the word expungement. Clean My Past helps screen misdemeanor and felony vacation paths and guides background-check cleanup after the court order.
Supported paths
- Misdemeanor vacation under RCW 9.96.060
- Felony vacation under RCW 9.94A.640
- Certificate of Discharge tracking for felony cases
How the workflow works
- Complete Washington-specific screening.
- Confirm whether the case is misdemeanor or felony.
- Generate the matching motion to vacate where supported.
- File with the sentencing court.
- Use the court order for background-check cleanup.
Washington FAQ
Answers before you start
Is vacating a Washington conviction the same as expungement?
Washington commonly uses vacation for many conviction-clearing paths. The effect and process are different from how other states use expungement.
Do Washington felonies need a Certificate of Discharge?
Many felony vacation paths require Certificate of Discharge status. Clean My Past asks about this before suggesting next steps.
Can Washington vacation help with background checks?
It can provide the evidence needed to dispute stale private background-check reporting, but private CRAs may still need a separate FCRA cleanup step.
Last reviewed 2026-05-12. Clean My Past is software, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice.