Vermont Expungement Forms

The Forms You Need to Know

Vermont's petition process uses a small set of standardized court forms. Which ones you need depends on whether you're filing for expungement (decriminalized conduct) or sealing (another eligible offense), and whether you need a filing fee waiver. Here's what each form does and when to use it.

Form 200-00130: Petition to Seal Criminal History

This is the primary form for most sealing petitioners. Form 200-00130 covers sealing requests for qualifying misdemeanors, felonies, and DUI convictions. Expungement requests for offenses involving conduct Vermont has decriminalized use Form 200-00129.

The form asks for:

• Your personal information (name, date of birth, address)
• The docket number of the case you want sealed
• The offense description and the county where the case was adjudicated
• The date of disposition (conviction, dismissal, etc.)
• Whether you've completed your sentence and paid all restitution and surcharges
• The specific sealing relief you're requesting

You file it with the Superior Court Criminal Division in the county where the conviction occurred. If you have eligible offenses in multiple counties, you need a separate petition for each county — you cannot consolidate them into a single filing.

Form 200-00129: Petition to Expunge Criminal History

This form is specifically for expungement of decriminalized conduct. If your conviction was for an offense Vermont has since legalized (like small-quantity cannabis possession), you can use this form to petition for complete record destruction.

The practical difference between 200-00129 and 200-00130 is scope: 200-00129 targets the expungement track under 13 V.S.A. § 7602(b), while 200-00130 is for sealing. Use the Vermont Judiciary's current instructions to select the form for your remedy.

Form 200-00132: Stipulation to Seal Criminal History Record

The stipulation form is what makes the difference between a quick resolution and a contested hearing. You can contact the county State's Attorney (prosecutor) before filing. If the prosecutor agrees to sealing, both parties sign Form 200-00132; for expungement, use Form 200-00132A.

A signed stipulation means the judge can grant the sealing order without scheduling a hearing. For an expungement stipulation, use Form 200-00132A. This is the fastest path through the system — many straightforward, single-charge petitions resolve this way.

If the prosecutor agrees, ask whether the office will file the signed stipulation or return it to you to file with the petition. If the prosecutor does not stipulate, file the petition and follow the court's notice and hearing process.

Form 600-00229: Application to Waive Filing Fees and Service Costs

Vermont eliminated filing fees for almost all expungement and sealing petitions. The one exception is sealing a DUI conviction committed when the petitioner was 25 or older — that carries a $90 filing fee.

If you're filing a DUI sealing petition and can't afford the $90, Form 600-00229 lets you request a fee waiver. The court evaluates your application based on income, assets, and ability to pay. Attach documentation of your financial situation (pay stubs, benefits statements, or a sworn declaration of income).

For all other petition types, there is no filing fee, and you don't need this form.

Form 200-00331: Request for Criminal Record Search

This isn't a petition form, but it's the first form many people use in the process. Form 200-00331 requests a criminal record search from the court. The search fee is $30 per name. You submit it to the Superior Court Criminal Division in the county where your case was heard.

If you want a statewide search instead of a single-county search, request your records directly from VCIC ($30 processing fee, available by mail or walk-in at the Waterbury office). The VCIC report pulls from the state's central repository across all Vermont counties.

Where to File

All petition forms go to the Superior Court Criminal Division in the county where the conviction occurred. Contact the court clerk's office to confirm the county's filing instructions and accepted method.

Remember: one county per petition. Multi-county records require separate filings in each jurisdiction.

Filing Fees Summary

After Filing

Once your petition is filed without a stipulation, the court serves a copy on the prosecutor. The prosecutor can stipulate (Form 200-00132 for sealing or Form 200-00132A for expungement) or object. If they object, the court schedules a hearing. In cases with victims, the prosecutor must also notify the victim, who can submit a statement.

If the petition is granted, the court distributes the sealing or expungement order to VCIC, the arresting agency, and the prosecuting office. VCIC processes the state-level update and notifies the FBI for federal database corrections.

If the petition is denied, you face a mandatory two-year waiting period before you can refile for the same offense, unless the court authorizes a shorter interval.

The Vermont Expungement & Record Sealing Guide provides step-by-step instructions for completing each form, including a petition form walkthrough and a prosecutor stipulation preparation card.

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