Kentucky Expungement Certification Request is a process to request the expungement of criminal records for those who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in the state of Kentucky. Expungement is the legal process of sealing or destroying a criminal record, allowing the individual to move forward without the stigma of a criminal past. There are two types of Kentucky Expungement Certification Requests: 1) Expungement of Criminal Records and 2) Certificate of Qualification for Employment. The Expungement of Criminal Records request is for individuals seeking to have their criminal records sealed or destroyed; it will require the individual to submit a petition to the court stating the reasons for the request and providing all relevant information about the case. The Certificate of Qualification for Employment request is for individuals who wish to have their criminal records sealed or destroyed in order to gain employment; it will require the individual to submit a petition to the court stating the reasons for the request and providing all relevant information about the case, as well as providing documentation of completion of any court-ordered programs or conditions.