How do you opt out of Intelius?

Go to intelius.com/opt-out, search for your name and state, select your listing, and submit an email verification. Intelius typically removes records within 72 hours of verification.

Who owns Intelius and what other sites does it run?

Intelius is owned by PeopleConnect, Inc., which also owns Instant Checkmate, TruthFinder, US Search, and Classmates.com. Opting out of Intelius does not remove you from these sister sites — each requires a separate opt-out request.

What kind of information does Intelius sell?

Intelius sells background reports that include addresses, phone numbers, relatives, employment history, criminal records, court filings, and financial summary information. It is used by individuals, landlords, and businesses that fall outside FCRA consumer reporting requirements.

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Intelius Opt Out: Remove Your Info From Intelius (2026)

January 24, 20265 min read

Intelius has been running since 2003. It's owned by PeopleConnect — the same parent company behind TruthFinder and Instant Checkmate — and has one of the larger people-search databases in the US. Intelius pages tend to rank well in Google for people's names, which means your profile there is genuinely visible to anyone searching for you.

What Intelius Shows About You

Full name, age, and aliases
Current and historical addresses
Phone numbers and email addresses
Relatives and household members
Background reports (criminal, civil, financial)
Employment and education history
Property ownership

How to Opt Out of Intelius: Step-by-Step

Go to intelius.com/opt-out.
Type your full name and select your state.
Click "Search" and find your listing in the results.
Locate your specific profile — check the address to confirm it's yours.
Click the checkbox next to your record.
Click "Proceed to Opt Out".
Enter your email address to receive verification.
Click the confirmation link in the email from Intelius.
Your removal request is confirmed. Processing takes 24–72 hours.

Difficulty & Timeline

Difficulty: Easy · Time: ~5 minutes · Removal: 24–72 hours

Opt Out of All PeopleConnect Sites Separately

Intelius, TruthFinder, and Instant Checkmate share PeopleConnect's data infrastructure — but opt-outs don't transfer between them. Removing yourself from Intelius does nothing to your TruthFinder or Instant Checkmate profiles. Each one needs its own separate submission.

Intelius Identity Protect

One thing worth knowing: Intelius sells a paid product called Intelius Identity Protect. Canceling that subscription has nothing to do with your public profile. The two are separate systems. You need to go through the opt-out process regardless of any subscription you have or cancel.

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