What Does Expungement Cost?
One straightforward, all-inclusive fee. No hidden costs. No surprise charges. Everything needed to evaluate, prepare, and lodge your expungement application — included from the start.
All-Inclusive Fee
R2,500
Once-off payment · No recurring charges
No Hidden Costs · No Hidden Fees
What’s Included
Free Assessment
A thorough evaluation of your criminal record to determine eligibility for expungement — at no cost or obligation before you commit.
Preparing All Documentation
Compilation of the complete expungement application, including all required forms, supporting documents, and the formal legal motivation.
In-Person Lodgement
Physical submission of the application to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. No postal delays or lost paperwork.
Proof of Lodgement
Each application receives a unique reference number upon lodgement. We obtain and provide proof of submission as a documented record.
Ongoing Follow-Ups
We actively monitor and follow up on the progress of your application with the relevant department until finalisation.
Why Pay More?
The Department of Justice processes every expungement on the same 4–8 month timeline. Paying more does not clear your record faster.
CRES
R2,500
all-inclusive
✓ Lodged within days of engagement
✓ In-person lodgement in Pretoria
✓ Free eligibility assessment
✓ No hidden costs
Other Providers
R9,500+
all-inclusive (typical market rate)
· 4–5 weeks to lodgement
· Same DoJ processing time (4–8 months)
· Often non-attorney agencies
· Volume-based service
Market rate based on publicly advertised pricing of comparable South African expungement services as at April 2026.
30 Years of Experience
Every application is handled with the benefit of three decades of knowledge in criminal record expungement — included at no extra charge.
No Hidden Costs
The fee you see is the fee you pay. No additional charges at any stage.
Everything Included
Assessment, preparation, lodgement, and follow-ups — all covered.
No Obligation
The initial assessment is free. You only pay once you decide to proceed.
Please Note
The R2,500 all-inclusive fee covers our professional service in full — documentation, legal motivation, in-person lodgement at the Department of Justice, and follow-ups until finalisation. The eligibility assessment is always free. If you supply your own copy of your criminal record, there is no retrieval fee. If you need us to retrieve your record via HURU on your behalf, the retrieval fee is R500, which is credited against the R2,500 full fee if you proceed. We provide clear guidance on both options.
How to Get Started
The process begins with a free, no-obligation assessment. Simply provide us with a copy of your criminal record, and we will evaluate your eligibility for expungement and explain the process, expected timeframes, and what is involved.
If you do not yet have a copy of your criminal record, we will guide you through the steps to obtain one.
Once you have received your assessment and decide to proceed, the all-inclusive fee of R2,500 covers everything from that point forward — documentation, lodgement, proof of submission, and ongoing follow-ups until the matter is finalised.
Ready to Find Out if You Qualify?
Start with a free, no-obligation assessment. Provide a copy of your criminal record and we will evaluate your eligibility and explain the process in full.
This information is provided for general informational purposes only. Eligibility for expungement depends on the specific facts of each case. The fee structure described applies to standard expungement applications as at the date of publication and may be subject to change.