How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Illinois? Can It Be Removed In Illinois, a DUI conviction stays on your driving and criminal record permanently and cannot be expunged. Here is what that means for your license and the path to reinstatement. Tags Illinois DUI record how long does a DUI stay on your record DUI expungement Illinois DUI license reinstatement permanent driving record Read more about How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Illinois? Can It Be Removed