US Search Opt Out: Remove Yourself From USSearch.com (2026)
US Search is run by PeopleConnect, the same company behind TruthFinder and Instant Checkmate. It sells background reports with the usual contents: addresses, criminal records, contact info. Because these sites share data pipelines but run separate opt-out systems, removing yourself from one doesn't touch the others. You have to do each one individually.
What US Search Shows About You
- Full name, age, and date of birth
- Current and previous addresses
- Phone numbers
- Relatives and household members
- Criminal and arrest records
- Court records
- Property records
- Email addresses
How to Opt Out of US Search: Step-by-Step
- Go to ussearch.com/app/optout in your browser.
- Enter your first name, last name, city, and state.
- Click "Search" to find your listing.
- Locate your record in the results and click on it.
- Review the profile to confirm it is yours.
- Click the "Opt Out" button on your profile page.
- Enter your email address (we recommend using a secondary address).
- Click "Send Opt Out Request".
- Check your inbox for a verification email and click the confirmation link.
Difficulty & Timeline
Difficulty: Easy · Time: ~5 minutes · Removal timeline: 24–72 hours
US Search and the PeopleConnect Family
PeopleConnect runs multiple background check sites from the same data but treats each opt-out separately. Removing yourself from US Search leaves your TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, and Intelius profiles intact. Each one needs its own request.
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