Opt-out guide

How to opt out of TruePeopleSearch and remove your name

5 minutes easy difficultyLast verified July 22, 2026

TruePeopleSearch shows a lot of data for free and indexes well in search engines, so it is worth prioritizing. The opt-out is quick with no strict identity check - just confirm an email. If the direct removal link errors, start from the footer Do Not Sell link.

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

What TruePeopleSearch exposes

Full name and age
Current and past addresses
Phone numbers
Relatives and associates
Property details and street imagery

Step-by-step removal

1
Open the opt-out form
On truepeoplesearch.com, scroll to the footer and click Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, then open the Opt-Out Form (direct: truepeoplesearch.com/removal).
2
Enter email and pass CAPTCHA
Provide an email you can access, complete the hCaptcha, and agree to the removal terms.
3
Find your records
Search your name so TruePeopleSearch shows matching profiles; review each result, as there may be several.
4
Request removal
Open your profile, scroll to the bottom, and click Remove This Record.
5
Confirm via email
Open the confirmation email (check spam) and click the link within the 24-hour window to complete the request.

Open TruePeopleSearch's opt-out page

Good to know

No identity verification beyond confirming an email - one of the simpler opt-outs.
Each profile must be removed one by one; you can submit up to about five requests per email address.
The direct form URL is widely cited but occasionally errors - if so, start from the homepage footer link.

Your record can reappear as TruePeopleSearch refreshes its public-records data, so re-search your name periodically and repeat the removal for any new listings.

TruePeopleSearch opt-out questions

Where is the TruePeopleSearch opt-out form?

At truepeoplesearch.com/removal, or via the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link in the site footer if the direct URL errors. The form asks only for an email address and a CAPTCHA before you pick the record to remove.

How do I remove my name from TruePeopleSearch?

Open TruePeopleSearch's opt-out page at truepeoplesearch.com, 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 TruePeopleSearch opt-out take?

Submitting the request takes about 5 minutes. After that, TruePeopleSearch 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 TruePeopleSearch opt-out permanent?

Not reliably. Your record can reappear as TruePeopleSearch refreshes its public-records data, so re-search your name periodically and repeat the removal for any new listings. 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 TruePeopleSearch?

No. TruePeopleSearch'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 TruePeopleSearch?

Yes. TruePeopleSearch'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 TruePeopleSearch show about me?

A typical TruePeopleSearch listing can include full name and age, current and past addresses, phone numbers, relatives and associates, and property details and street imagery. Exactly what appears varies by person and by how much of it has reached public records.

Why does TruePeopleSearch 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 TruePeopleSearch a live inbox. The confirmation link often lands in spam, and on most brokers it expires within a day or two.