How to Remove Your Data from TruthFinderStep-by-Step Guide 2026
A PeopleConnect brand, one suppression request covers TruthFinder and 20 sister sites. This guide covers the exact steps to remove your personal information, what documents they may request, and what to do if the removal fails.
Generate your free TruthFinder opt-out email
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What is TruthFinder?
TruthFinder is a background-check and people-search service operated by PeopleConnect, Inc. (San Diego, CA). It compiles criminal records, arrest records, court filings, contact information, and social profiles into detailed personal reports sold to the public. TruthFinder is part of the PeopleConnect network alongside Intelius, US Search, PeopleFinder, and Instant Checkmate, meaning your data appears across all these brands from a single source database.
Data TruthFinder collects about you
- •Full name and aliases
- •Current and past addresses
- •Phone numbers
- •Email addresses
- •Criminal records and arrest history
- •Court filings
- •Social media profiles
- •Relatives and associates
Why Your Data Appears on TruthFinder
TruthFinder sources data from public records including court databases, property records, voter rolls, and commercial data aggregators. As a PeopleConnect brand, data ingested at the network level populates TruthFinder automatically.
Where TruthFinder gets your data
- →Criminal and court records
- →Property and deed records
- →Voter registration rolls
- →Third-party commercial data providers
- →PeopleConnect shared network data
Step-by-Step: How to Remove Your Data from TruthFinder
The opt-out process is free. Estimated time: 5–7 days for removal to take effect after completing these steps.
Go to TruthFinder's opt-out page
Navigate to truthfinder.com/opt-out/. Enter your first name, last name, and state. Click Search to find your record.
Select your record and submit removal
Click on the matching record, then click "Remove This Record." You will be prompted for your email address. Enter it and confirm the removal via the email TruthFinder sends.
Use the PeopleConnect suppression portal for all sister sites
Go to suppression.peopleconnect.us and log in or create an account with the same email. One suppression request removes you from all PeopleConnect brands: TruthFinder, Intelius, US Search, PeopleFinder, and Instant Checkmate simultaneously.
Verify removal after 5–7 days
Search for your name on TruthFinder and the sister sites 5–7 days after submission. If your record reappears, re-submit via the suppression portal.
How Long Does TruthFinder Removal Take?
What Documents TruthFinder May Request
No government ID required
⚠️ Safety note on ID uploads
TruthFinder does not require ID upload. Only your name, state, and email address are needed.
What to Do If TruthFinder Removal Fails
If the standard opt-out process does not work, follow these escalation steps in order:
Re-submit via the TruthFinder opt-out page and the PeopleConnect suppression portal at suppression.peopleconnect.us.
File a CCPA deletion request by email to support@truthfinder.com, citing California Civil Code §1798.105.
File a complaint with the California Privacy Protection Agency (cppa.ca.gov) if the deletion request is not honoured within 45 days.
Alternative Options
🔧 Manual removal (free)
The manual opt-out above is free and does not require ID. Use the PeopleConnect suppression portal to cover all 21 sister sites in one step.
⚡ Automated removal (OfflistMe)
OfflistMe can re-send opt-out emails on demand to keep you removed as TruthFinder re-indexes from public records.
Generate the TruthFinder opt-out email →Frequently Asked Questions
Know the laws behind this request
Every deletion request you send to TruthFinder cites specific statutes. These explainers show what each law covers, what the broker must do, and how enforcement works.
Official registry entries for TruthFinder
Under state data-broker laws, TruthFinder must publicly register and disclose opt-out contact info. These are the official filings.
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