Obtaining a Certificate of Discharge

This form helps a person convicted of a felony get a Certificate of Discharge to restore certain civil rights, like the right to vote. It is not a certificate that proves rehabilitation or restores rights like owning firearms.

Common questions

What does this certificate restore?

It restores civil rights, such as the right to serve on a jury, and permanently restores the right to vote. It does not remove a conviction or restore the right to possess firearms.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2019.

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