Opt-out guide

How to opt out of US Search and remove your name

5 to 10 minutes medium difficultyLast verified July 22, 2026

US Search removals run through parent company PeopleConnect's centralized suppression portal - the same one used by Intelius, TruthFinder, and Instant Checkmate, so a single request can cover all of them. Its opt-out entry point migrated to this shared portal recently; if a link looks outdated, start from the US Search footer Do Not Sell link.

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

What US Search exposes

Full name and age
Addresses and phone numbers
Relatives and associates
Public-record background details

Step-by-step removal

1
Open the PeopleConnect suppression portal
Go to suppression.peopleconnect.us/?brand=USSearch (US Search removals are handled through PeopleConnect's centralized suppression system).
2
Enter your email and accept terms
Provide your email, check the terms of use box, and submit to begin the suppression request.
3
Verify your identity
Open the verification email from PeopleConnect, choose your verification method from the dropdown, and enter the code sent by email or SMS.
4
Locate and select your record
Search your first name, last name, and state, review the results, and select the profile that matches you.
5
Submit the removal
Complete the opt-out form and submit. Unverified requests are not processed.

Open US Search's opt-out page

Good to know

US Search, Intelius, Instant Checkmate, and TruthFinder are all owned by PeopleConnect, and one suppression request can cover them at once.
Verification can be done by email or SMS depending on the option you pick.
The opt-out entry point recently moved to the shared portal - if an older ussearch.com link redirects, use the footer Do Not Sell link.

Because PeopleConnect brands share data and re-ingest public records, a listing can return over time; re-check periodically and re-submit if it reappears.

US Search opt-out questions

How do I remove my name from US Search?

Open US Search's opt-out page at suppression.peopleconnect.us, 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 to 10 minutes and costs nothing. The step-by-step version is above.

How long does the US Search opt-out take?

Submitting the request takes about 5 to 10 minutes. After that, US Search typically removes the listing within typically 7 to 14 days. 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 US Search opt-out permanent?

Not reliably. Because PeopleConnect brands share data and re-ingest public records, a listing can return over time; re-check periodically and re-submit if it reappears. 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 US Search?

No. US Search'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 US Search?

Yes. US Search'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 US Search show about me?

A typical US Search listing can include full name and age, addresses and phone numbers, relatives and associates, and public-record background details. Exactly what appears varies by person and by how much of it has reached public records.

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