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The application for a certificate of eligibility is essential for individuals seeking to expunge records in Utah. This guide will provide clear, step-by-step instructions to help you successfully complete the form online, ensuring all necessary components are addressed.

Follow the steps to complete your application for a certificate of eligibility.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the application form and open it for editing.
2. Fill out the top section of the form with your full name, date of birth, and all previous names you have used, including any married or maiden names. Ensure you read the application thoroughly and sign where indicated.
3. Visit a law enforcement agency, such as your local police department or county sheriff’s office, to have your fingerprints taken. Your right hand’s four fingers need to be printed in the appropriate space on the form. The official taking your fingerprints must also fill out the section labeled 'OFFICIAL TAKING PRINTS.' Remember to present a valid government-issued photo ID.
4. Select a payment method for the $25 application fee by marking the appropriate box. If paying by check or money order, they must be made payable to 'Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification.' For credit card payment, complete the required details in the form.
5. To ensure the application is processed smoothly, provide a correct mailing address, and indicate if the eligibility letter should be sent to a third party, if applicable. Include a third party release form with your application.
6. If your charges have been acquitted, check the designated box on the form. Make sure to include any necessary documentation proving your acquittal.
7. In cases where you are expunging a record of arrest without charges filed, submit documentation from the law enforcement agency or prosecutor confirming that no charges exist.
8. Finalize the application by mailing it, along with the fee and any necessary documentation, to the address provided in the instructions.

Complete your application online today to begin the process of obtaining your certificate of eligibility.