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How to Remove Yourself from Spokeo

Spokeo aggregates data from public records, social media, and other sources. Here's how to remove your listing for free.

Last updated: February 2026

5 min

Time needed

Medium

Difficulty

24-72 hr

Removal time

What Spokeo Collects About You

Spokeo is one of the largest people-search sites, with over 14 million monthly visitors. A typical Spokeo profile includes:

  • Full name and known aliases
  • Current and past addresses (often 10+ years)
  • Phone numbers and email addresses
  • Relatives and associates
  • Social media profiles
  • Age and date of birth

Important

Spokeo's free opt-out only removes your data from free search results. If someone has already paid for your report, Spokeo retains that data in their paid account. You cannot remove data from existing paid reports.

Step-by-Step Removal Process

Step 1: Find Your Listing

Go to spokeo.com and search for your name + city/state. You may have multiple listings under different name variations or old addresses. Note the URL of each listing you want removed.

Step 2: Go to the Opt-Out Page

Visit spokeo.com/optout. Paste the URL of the listing you want removed into the form.

Step 3: Enter Your Email

Provide an email address for verification. Use a dedicated privacy email if you have one — you don't want your primary email associated with even more data profiles.

Step 4: Complete the CAPTCHA

Solve the CAPTCHA verification and click submit. Spokeo will send a confirmation email.

Step 5: Confirm via Email

Check your email and click the confirmation link. This is the step most people miss — your request is not processed until you click the link. Check spam/junk folders if you don't see it within a few minutes.

Step 6: Repeat for All Listings

You must submit a separate opt-out request for each listing. If you found multiple profiles (different name variations, old addresses), repeat the process for each one.

After You Submit

  • Wait 24-72 hours for removal to process
  • Verify removal by searching for yourself again after 3 days
  • Document it — note the date and use our Opt-Out Tracker to stay organized

If Your Data Comes Back

Spokeo continuously scrapes public records. Your data can reappear after weeks or months. If it does:

  1. Submit a new opt-out request (same process as above)
  2. Check if the data is from a new public record source — Spokeo pulls from voter rolls, property records, court records, and more
  3. If you're in California, file a complaint with the CPPA under the CCPA
  4. Consider using your state's privacy laws — check our State Rights Lookup

Pro Tip: Minimize Future Data Collection

Remove yourself from voter rolls (where allowed), use a P.O. box for public-facing addresses, and opt out of data sharing when buying property or getting a phone plan. This reduces the raw data Spokeo can find.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is removing my data from Spokeo really free?

Yes. Spokeo's opt-out is completely free. You don't need to create an account or provide payment information. If any site asks for payment to remove you from Spokeo, it's a scam.

Will removing my data from Spokeo also remove it from other sites?

No. Each data broker operates independently. Removing from Spokeo does not affect BeenVerified, Whitepages, Intelius, or any other broker. You'll need to opt out of each one separately — see our complete data broker opt-out guide.

How long does Spokeo keep my data after I opt out?

Spokeo removes your listing from search results within 24-72 hours. However, data from paid reports that others have already purchased may be retained. New data may also be collected from public records at any time.

Can I opt out on behalf of someone else?

Spokeo's opt-out form is self-service — anyone can submit a removal request for any listing. There's no identity verification beyond email confirmation. You can submit requests for family members, but they should use their own email for the confirmation.

Also Remove Yourself From

Spokeo is just one of dozens of data brokers. For maximum protection, also remove yourself from:

Whitepages

Phone verification required

BeenVerified

Straightforward process

Intelius

Also removes from ZabaSearch

MyLife

Phone-only removal

Track Your Progress

Use our Opt-Out Tracker to keep track of which brokers you've submitted requests to, when to follow up, and whether your data has been removed.