Data Privacy Guide

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How to remove your personal info from PublicRecords

Stop PublicRecords (publicrecords.com) from selling your address, phone number, and relatives' info. Here is the safest way to opt out.

Last Verified: February 2026

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Why is your data on PublicRecords?

PublicRecords collects personal information from public records, social media scraping, and marketing lists. Fortunately, PublicRecords allows for a relatively straightforward opt-out process compared to more aggressive brokers.

Based on our data, the removal difficulty is rated 4/5, with an estimated processing time of 14-30 days. This high difficulty rating means they often use 'dark patterns' to discourage you from opting out.

The Fast Way to Opt Out

Instead of navigating complex forms and uploading your ID to verify your identity (which exposes you to more risk), you can send a formal privacy request via email.

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Using Offlist.me is safer than claiming your profile on PublicRecords directly, because you don't need to create an account or upload a driver's license to prove who you are.

Difficulty

4/5

Hard to remove

Time

14-30 days

Estimated

ID Required?

Low Privacy Risk

Why remove now? Recent Industry Breaches

2024 MOAB (Mother of All Breaches)26 Billion Records

2023 MoveIt Transfer Hack60 Million Records

Data brokers often aggregate data from these massive leaks. Removing your profile disrupts this chain.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove my personal data from PublicRecords?

To remove your data from PublicRecords, you can submit a formal opt-out request citing privacy laws like CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) or GDPR. You can do this manually on their website, or use Offlist.me to generate and send a strict legal deletion request instantly without creating an account.

Is PublicRecords a data broker?

Yes, PublicRecords is considered a data broker or people-search site. It aggregates public records and sells personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, and relatives. You have the right to remove this information for your safety and privacy.

Is it free to opt out of PublicRecords?

Yes. Under laws like CCPA and GDPR, PublicRecords is required to provide a free method for you to delete your personal information. You should never pay the broker itself for removal.

Don't stop at PublicRecords

Your personal data is likely exposed on over 119+ other data broker sites. Removing it from just one isn't enough to protect your privacy.