Remove your info from people search sites.
First and last name.
The opt-out playbook: which brokers matter, how to file removals, and how to keep your data from coming back.
Updated July 31, 2026 · evidence and safety review
Why your data is everywhere
Data brokers buy, merge, and republish public records. Remove yourself from one site and nine mirrors keep the listing — so effective removal means hitting the checks that feed the network, not just the site you found yourself on.
The playbook
Step 1 — map your exposure. Search yourself above. The report shows where your name, addresses, and phone numbers actually appear, so you prioritize real listings instead of guessing.
Step 2 — hit the major brokers first. A handful of large brokers feed many smaller sites. Their opt-outs typically require finding your listing URL and submitting a removal form; processing takes days to weeks.
Step 3 — use your state's rights. California, Colorado, Virginia and a growing list of states grant deletion rights, and California's Delete Act builds a one-request deletion system for registered brokers. Cite your state's law in requests — brokers escalate legal citations faster.
Step 4 — recheck quarterly. Brokers re-ingest public records, so listings can return. A quarterly self-search catches reappearances early.
Removing yourself from Recordwell
Search yourself, open the report, and use the opt-out link — or just contact us. We honor removals without friction, and it doesn't affect your ability to use the service.
Scope: this guide explains a research method, not a conclusion about any person. Public information can be incomplete, delayed, or attached to a namesake.
Identity: compare more than one independent field before treating two records as the same person. A shared name, photo, or city is a clue, not proof.
Decision: confirm consequential information with the person or issuing office, and do not use a Recordwell report for employment, tenancy, credit, insurance, or another FCRA-covered decision.
Verification standard: treat matches as leads, not conclusions. Confirm sensitive details independently before acting.
Applying this guide carefully
Recordwell organizes returned records and online signals into a readable report and separates stronger identity matches from name-only possibilities.
Start with context
Add a location or another known detail to reduce false matches.
Compare identifiers
Check multiple details together; no single field proves an identity.
Verify sensitive details
Confirm important claims independently before acting on them.
Verification standard: treat matches as leads, not conclusions. Confirm sensitive details independently before acting.
Common questions
How do I remove myself from all people search sites at once?
There's no single button, but hitting the major brokers first collapses most downstream listings. Paid removal services automate this if you'd rather not DIY.
Does opting out of people search sites work?
Yes — reputable brokers process removals. The catch is recurrence: recheck quarterly because listings can return with fresh public records.
Can Recordwell remove my information?
Yes. Search yourself and follow the opt-out link, or contact us directly — removals are honored without friction.
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