Criminal Record Expungement

This service is for: Individuals who have a criminal record and want assistance in determining whether they may qualify for expungement and, where eligible, require professional assistance with the application process.

What you get

Eligibility assessment

Assistance with the criminal record expungement application process

Expected turnaround

Varies, but up to 8 months

Pricing

R2500 (excl. VAT)

Use this check when

Where an individual has a criminal conviction and wishes to determine whether the record may qualify for expungement under applicable South African requirements.

Do NOT use this check for:

Where the individual does not meet statutory eligibility requirements, or where the objective is only to obtain a copy of the criminal record.

Requirements

SAPS criminal record information

Conviction details

Court information where available

Supporting documentation required for the applicable expungement category

Your Second Chance: Affordable and Accessible Record Expungement

Struggling to find work? Unable to travel or emigrate? Many upstanding and highly regarded South Africans find themselves in a similar predicament due to a conviction for some or other petty offence committed during their early adult years. Through CSI Africa, criminal record expungement is now an affordable option for individuals from all walks of life.

Start a new life

A record-free life provides you with the freedom and opportunities to create a reality with more benefits and rewards.

Be more employable

More businesses are including criminal record checks in their hiring strategies - you'll enjoy more employment opportunities.

Expand your horizons

Once your record has been expunged, you'll be able to apply for visas to visit international destinations across the globe.

Do you qualify?

You've had a criminal record for 10 years or more and there have been no subsequent convictions.

You were given the option of paying a fine, which was R20,000 or less.

You have a criminal record despite being advised that paying a fine would not result in a criminal record.

You were convicted of a trivial offence such as petty theft, shoplifting, fraud, etc.

Did you know?

CSI Africa takes care of the entire criminal record expungement application process to ensure that it is as painless and effective as possible. Should your case require a decision by the High Court, we will refer you to a fully informed and experienced attorney who can help you achieve your goal of a record-free future.