Opt-out guide

How to opt out of StateRecords.org and remove your name

5 minutes easy difficultyLast verified August 1, 2026

StateRecords.org presents itself as a public-records portal rather than a people-search site, which is a distinction without much difference once your name and address history are on a page anyone can read. Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah and Virginia get a separate state-rights route with more force behind it.

Wondering whether StateRecords.org is even legitimate first? Read our honest StateRecords.org check for what it is, what regulators have said about it, and what it exposes.

What StateRecords.org exposes

  • Full name and age
  • Address history
  • Phone numbers
  • Court and public records

Step-by-step removal

  1. 1

    Open the privacy link

    At the bottom of staterecords.org click Your Privacy Choices.

  2. 2

    Search for your record

    Enter your first and last name, choose your state, add your city and click Submit.

  3. 3

    Select the record

    Find your entry, tick Select Record and click the red Remove Data button.

  4. 4

    Submit with an email

    Enter your email address and any comment, clear the CAPTCHA and click Submit.

  5. 5

    Repeat for other records

    If more than one record is yours, use Back to Result and repeat the previous two steps.

  6. 6

    Confirm by email

    Open the StateRecords.org email and click the confirmation link.

Open StateRecords.org's opt-out page

Good to know

  • Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah and Virginia should use the state-specific route instead - it is a legal request with deadlines rather than a voluntary suppression.
  • A public-records framing does not change your rights; the site is still a data broker for opt-out purposes.

Removal clears the records held at the time. New public-record and directory batches can rebuild a listing later, so re-search your name every few months and repeat the request for anything new.

StateRecords.org is a people-search site. Public profiles with your address history, phone numbers and relatives.

StateRecords.org opt-out questions

How do I remove my name from StateRecords.org?

Open StateRecords.org's opt-out page at staterecords.org, find the listing that matches you, and submit the removal request. You then confirm the request by clicking a link that arrives by email. The whole process takes about 5 minutes and costs nothing. The step-by-step version is above.

How long does the StateRecords.org opt-out take?

Submitting the request takes about 5 minutes. After that, StateRecords.org typically removes the listing within 24 to 72 hours. If your profile is still visible after that window, search your name again - you may have a second listing that needs its own request.

Is the StateRecords.org opt-out permanent?

Not reliably. Removal clears the records held at the time. New public-record and directory batches can rebuild a listing later, so re-search your name every few months and repeat the request for anything new. Treat removal as maintenance rather than a one-time fix: re-search your name every few months and repeat the opt-out for anything new.

Do I need an account to opt out of StateRecords.org?

No. StateRecords.org's opt-out works without registering or signing in, and you never need to pay. If something asks you for card details to remove your data, you are not on the real opt-out page.

Is it free to remove my information from StateRecords.org?

Yes. StateRecords.org's opt-out is free, and so is every other major US people-search opt-out. Paid removal services are worth considering for the volume of sites they cover and the re-checking they do, but they file these same free requests on your behalf - they do not unlock anything you cannot do yourself.

What does StateRecords.org show about me?

A typical StateRecords.org listing can include full name and age, address history, phone numbers, and court and public records. Exactly what appears varies by person and by how much of it has reached public records.

Why does StateRecords.org need my email address to remove my data?

It uses the email only to confirm that the request came from you, which stops strangers from deleting each other's listings. Consider using an alias address if you would rather not hand StateRecords.org a live inbox. The confirmation link often lands in spam, and on most brokers it expires within a day or two.

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