How to Remove Your Data from US SearchStep-by-Step Guide 2026
To remove your data from US Search, submit a free opt-out request through its official form or by emailing privacy@ussearch.com. No ID or account is required. Removal typically takes 14–30 days. A long-running people-search brand in the PeopleConnect family (Intelius, Truthfinder).
Your record is likely duplicated across related databases and sister sites like Intelius, TruthFinder, Spokeo, Whitepages. Removing your data from US Search does not clear it from these other properties.
Automate opt-out for US Search + related networks →| Cost | Free (opting out of US Search directly costs nothing) |
|---|---|
| Opt-out method | Official opt-out form or email to privacy@ussearch.com |
| Typical removal time | 14–30 days |
| ID required | No |
| Difficulty | Hard (4/5) · see all brokers ranked |
| Re-check | Every 3–6 months; records can reappear as brokers re-import public data |
Manual DIY Removal vs. OfflistMe Automated Clean Up
While opting out of US Search directly is free under privacy laws, your personal data remains live across 90+ other people-search engines.
| Feature / Effort | Manual DIY Opt-Out | OfflistMe Automated |
|---|---|---|
| Time required | ~22 Hours (15 min x 90+ sites) | ⚡ 30 Seconds |
| Number of forms to submit | 90+ separate web forms | 1-Click execution |
| Email & ID verifications | 90+ confirmation emails & ID steps | Sent directly from your inbox |
| Re-exposure monitoring | None (must re-check manually) | Continuous quarterly sweep |
| Subscription commitment | Free (High manual labor) | One-Time or Annual (No Sub Trap) |
Generate your free US Search opt-out email
No name, email, or sign-up needed. Click below and we'll open a ready-to-send removal request in your own inbox, citing your legal right to deletion. Just fill in your name and email where marked, then send it directly to US Search.
Sends to privacy@ussearch.com · Prefer their form? Opt out on ussearch.com directly
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What is US Search?
US Search is one of the oldest people-search brands in the United States, operating since the 1990s and now part of the PeopleConnect family alongside Intelius, TruthFinder and Instant Checkmate. It sells background reports and contact lookups built from public records and commercial data, covering names, address history, phone numbers, relatives and court records for a large share of US adults. Because PeopleConnect brands share a back-end data pipeline, a listing on US Search usually mirrors listings on its sister sites.
Data US Search collects about you
- •Full name and aliases
- •Current and past addresses
- •Phone numbers
- •Email addresses
- •Relatives and associates
- •Court and criminal records
- •Age and date of birth
Why Your Data Appears on US Search
US Search never asks for your consent. It draws from the shared PeopleConnect data pipeline of public records, voter registration, property and court filings, and purchased commercial data, then generates a profile on you automatically. The same underlying data feeds Intelius, TruthFinder and Instant Checkmate, which is why your information can surface on several of them at once.
Where US Search gets your data
- →Voter registration records
- →Property tax and deed records
- →Court and other public records
- →USPS National Change of Address (NCOA)
- →Marketing and subscription lists
- →Purchases from other data brokers
Step-by-Step: How to Remove Your Data from US Search
The opt-out process is free. Estimated time: 14–30 days for removal to take effect after completing these steps.
Confirm what US Search holds on you
Search ussearch.com for your full name with your city or state. Note the URL of any record listing and the exact identifiers shown, so your request is specific enough to action without you having to volunteer extra data.
Write your removal email to privacy@ussearch.com
Email privacy@ussearch.com with the subject "Privacy / Do Not Sell: Personal Information Removal Request". State clearly: "Remove my search records from US Search." Cite your rights under the CCPA/CPRA and your state privacy law, and ask US Search to both delete your record and suppress future re-listing.
Include just enough to be matched, and no more
Give your full name, city/state and any record listing URL so US Search can locate your record. Only add a phone or email if it is already the identifier they index. Do not volunteer your SSN or a full ID.
Request written confirmation
Ask US Search to reply in writing once your data is removed, and to confirm the date. Keep the email thread: it is your evidence if you later need to escalate to a regulator.
Follow up and verify
US Search states requests take 14–30 days. If you have not had confirmation by the end of that window, reply on the same thread asking for a status update. Re-check ussearch.com once the change is confirmed.
How Long Does US Search Removal Take?
What Documents US Search May Request
No government ID required
- •The listing URL or the exact data point they index
- •An email address for the confirmation link
⚠️ Safety note on ID uploads
You should not need to upload an ID for a standard people-search opt-out here. If they ask for one, redact everything except your name and address, and never send your Social Security number.
What to Do If US Search Removal Fails
If the standard opt-out process does not work, follow these escalation steps in order:
If your US Search listing reappears within 30–60 days, simply re-submit the opt-out. Re-listing after a new public record is normal and does not mean your first request failed.
If the email goes unanswered, re-send to privacy@ussearch.com and CC any "privacy" or "legal" alias on the site with the subject "Do Not Sell / Delete: Personal Information" and a clear statement of your request plus your listing URL.
If US Search still does not comply within 45 days, file a complaint with your state Attorney General and the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. California residents can additionally report non-compliance to the CPPA at cppa.ca.gov.
Alternative Options
🔧 Manual removal (free)
The opt-out above is free and works for US Search specifically. The catch is that US Search is only one of 500+ data brokers, to actually disappear you would repeat a similar process for each site, which is typically 20–40 hours of research and follow-up.
⚡ Automated removal (OfflistMe)
OfflistMe covers 500+ data brokers including US Search for a single one-time payment. Instead of hunting down each broker's opt-out page, OfflistMe surfaces the correct opt-out link or privacy email and pre-generates a properly worded removal request for each one. You send it from your own inbox: the same legal outcome as doing it by hand, without the hours of research.
Generate the US Search opt-out email →Frequently Asked Questions
From the blog
Know the laws behind this request
Every deletion request you send to US Search cites specific statutes. These explainers show what each law covers, what the broker must do, and how enforcement works.
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