The length of time a DUI stays on your driving record varies significantly by state and jurisdiction:

• In California , a DUI conviction remains on your driving record for 10 years starting from the date of arrest. During this time, it can be seen by law enforcement, the DMV, and insurance companies, potentially affecting license status and insurance rates

• In Ontario, Canada , a first-time DUI stays on your driving record for 3 years after conviction, or 6 years if a license suspension was involved. Multiple DUIs can lead to lifetime license suspension

• In Arizona , a DUI conviction stays on your criminal record permanently unless successfully sealed by the court. License suspensions can last from 90 days to over a year, but the criminal record remains indefinitely

• In Florida , DUI convictions stay on your driving record for 75 years , effectively for life, impacting insurance and future penalties

• In Washington State , alcohol-related convictions appear on your driving record for life (99 years) , although access to the full record is restricted

• In Missouri , a DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years , affecting insurance and license status. The criminal record remains permanently unless expunged after 10 years of clean record

• Generally, most states have a "look-back" period ranging from 5 to 15 years for a DUI to remain visible on your driving record, with some states applying lifetime retention for multiple offenses

In summary, a DUI can stay on your driving record anywhere from 3 years up to a lifetime depending on the state or province, with 10 years being a common duration in many U.S. states. Criminal records related to DUI often last longer or permanently unless expunged. This record affects insurance rates, license status, employment, and other background checks.