Virginia record sealing.

Before you file

Understand the rules first

Plain-language guides to Virginia sealing law, written from the Code of Virginia and the courts' own published material. No account needed, nothing to sign up for.

• How Virginia sealing worksThe two routes to a sealed record, and what the Code means by sealing.
• Sealing by petition§19.2-392.12 and §19.2-392.12:1: who qualifies, what the petition must contain.
• Automatic and bulk sealingWhich records seal themselves, which need an order, and the October 1, 2026 start.
• Expungement vs. sealingTwo different chapters of Title 19.2, two different outcomes.
• The sealing formsCC-1201 to CC-1207: which petition, order and addendum go together.
• What sealing does not doThe limits: agency access, courtroom use, firearm rights, and unconcealed records.
• Questions and answersFiling fees, deadlines, petition limits, automatic sealing, firearm rights.

Preparation help, not legal advice — eligibility is decided by the court. Start your paperwork in the workspace when you are ready.