MN DVS Record Expungement Class Action
Up to $15,000
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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 27, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Driver and Vehicle Services division allegedly failed to follow court expungement orders and state statute requirements to seal criminal records as ordered. The defendants deny liability, but agreed to settle the lawsuit as a compromise to end the case.
Do you qualify?
Individuals who had records held by the Department of Public Safety's Driver and Vehicle Services division that were ordered to be sealed under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 609A between January 1, 2015, and February 14, 2025, but whose records were not sealed or were not timely sealed.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Pro-Rata Payment
Class members who do not seek Special Compensation or request exclusion from the class are eligible to receive a cash payment that will be a pro-rata payment from the Gross Settlement.
Who is in the class
Individuals who had records held by DVS that were ordered to be sealed under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 609A between January 1, 2015, and February 14, 2025, but whose records DVS had not sealed or did not timely seal.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form by the deadline of October 27, 2025. To receive Special Compensation of up to $15,000, you must prove specific financial loss and submit a Claim Form with potentially additional supporting information. Class members who do not submit a claim will automatically receive a pro-rata payment from the remaining Settlement Fund.
Common questions
- How much does the MN DVS Record Expungement Class Action pay?
- Estimated payout: Up to $15,000. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the MN DVS Record Expungement Class Action?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 27, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the MN DVS Record Expungement Class Action?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the MN DVS Record Expungement Class Action notice real, or a scam?
- Analytics Consulting LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at mndvsrecordexpungementclassaction.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the MN DVS Record Expungement Class Action be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for November 5, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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