How Long Does a Conviction Stay on your Record? Cindy Castillo June 14, 2013FAQs In Arizona a conviction will stay on your record forever. It will stay on your insurance or MVR for five years from the date of conviction. However, you may qualify for a Set Aside of your conviction and restoration of your civil and gun rights. Click here to learn more about Set Asides How Long Does a Conviction Stay on your Record? was last modified: October 5th, 2016 by Cindy Castillo