Certificate of Rehabilitation and Pardon - Instructions

Orange County Superior Court · Locally Approved Forms

Verified current as of July 16, 2026

This form helps people who have completed their criminal sentences request official recognition that they have been rehabilitated and ask the court for a pardon to clear their record. Someone would use this if they finished their probation or parole and want to reduce the negative impact a past conviction has on their ability to get jobs, housing, or professional licenses.