How to remove your personal info from Instant Checkmate

What is Instant Checkmate?

Instant Checkmate is a background-check service operated by Instant Checkmate LLC (San Diego, California), a brand of PeopleConnect, Inc. It provides criminal records, arrest records, court filings, contact information, and social media profiles. Instant Checkmate reported 24,499 consumer deletion requests in its 2024 California disclosure. It also operates CellPhoneDirectory.com, CheatersLie.com, and FreePeople-Search.com. As a PeopleConnect brand, a single parent-level removal covers Instant Checkmate alongside TruthFinder, Intelius, US Search, and PeopleFinder simultaneously.

Why your data appears on Instant Checkmate

Instant Checkmate pulls from court records, arrest records, voter rolls, property records, and commercial data. Because it is part of PeopleConnect's network, your record is likely also live on TruthFinder, Intelius, ZabaSearch, and the other 20 PeopleConnect properties. Targeting the parent operator is the most efficient removal path.

Step-by-step: How to remove yourself from Instant Checkmate

1. Step 1: Go to Instant Checkmate's opt-out page. Navigate to instantcheckmate.com/opt-out/, the official removal portal. No account is required for the basic opt-out.
2. Step 2: Search for your record. Enter your first name, last name, and state. The form will return matching records. Find the one that matches your information.
3. Step 3: Submit the opt-out request. Click "Opt Out" next to your record. Provide your email address for verification.

   💡 Tip: For a more comprehensive removal across all PeopleConnect brands (TruthFinder, Intelius, US Search, PeopleFinder), also submit via suppression.peopleconnect.us, one portal covers all brands.

4. Step 4: Verify via email. Check your inbox for an Instant Checkmate verification email. Click the confirmation link to complete the removal. Without verification, the request is not processed.
5. Step 5: Wait 5–7 days. Instant Checkmate processes removals within 5–7 business days. Verify in a private browser after 7 days by searching your name.
6. Step 6: Submit a parent-level request for TruthFinder and siblings. Go to suppression.peopleconnect.us to remove your record from all 21 PeopleConnect properties in one step.

How long Instant Checkmate removal takes

What to do if Instant Checkmate removal fails

If your record persists after 14 days: (1) Email privacy@peopleconnect.us with "CCPA Deletion Request. Instant Checkmate" as the subject. Include your name, listing URL, and cite California Civil Code § 1798.105. (2) California residents are entitled to a response within 45 days under CCPA. (3) File with the California AG at oag.ca.gov for persistent non-compliance.