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How to Remove Yourself from TruePeopleSearch

TruePeopleSearch is a free people-search site with a surprisingly simple opt-out process. No account needed — just find your listing and click remove.

Last verified: February 2026

5 min

Time needed

Easy

Difficulty

24-48 hr

Removal time

What TruePeopleSearch Collects About You

TruePeopleSearch aggregates data from public records and presents it for free without any paywall. A typical profile includes:

  • Full name and age
  • Current and past home addresses
  • Phone numbers (mobile and landline)
  • Known relatives and household members
  • Associated email addresses

Good News

TruePeopleSearch is widely regarded as one of the easiest data broker opt-outs. No account creation, no phone verification, no phone calls. The entire process is done through a simple web form and one confirmation email.

Step-by-Step Removal Process

Step 1: Find Your Listing

Go to truepeoplesearch.com and search your full name plus city or state. Review the results and locate your profile. If you have lived in multiple cities, you may have more than one listing.

Step 2: Open Your Profile

Click on your listing to open the full profile page. Verify the address history and relatives listed to confirm it is your record. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar.

Step 3: Click "Remove This Record"

Scroll to the bottom of your profile page and click the "Remove This Record" link. This takes you directly to the opt-out form. If you cannot find the link, go to truepeoplesearch.com/removal and paste the URL of your listing into the form.

Step 4: Enter Your Email and Submit

Provide an email address for verification and complete the CAPTCHA. Click submit. TruePeopleSearch will send a confirmation email immediately. Use a privacy-focused email address rather than your primary account if possible.

Step 5: Confirm via Email

Open the confirmation email and click the verification link. Your request is not processed until you click this link. The email usually arrives within 2 minutes. Check your spam folder if you do not see it.

Step 6: Repeat for Other Listings

Go back to the search results and repeat this process for any other listings you found. Each profile requires a separate removal request.

After You Submit

  • Wait 24-48 hours for the removal to process
  • Verify removal by searching your name again after 2 days — your listing should be gone
  • Log it with our Opt-Out Tracker so you know when to check back

What If It Doesn't Work?

TruePeopleSearch's opt-out process is reliable, but occasional issues do occur:

  1. If you did not receive the confirmation email, check spam and wait 10 minutes, then retry the form
  2. If the listing reappears after removal, submit a new request — TruePeopleSearch periodically re-ingests public records
  3. If the removal link does not work, try a different browser or clear your cookies and try again
  4. Contact TruePeopleSearch support if the issue persists — they are generally responsive to direct requests

Pro Tip: Check Your Name Variations

Search TruePeopleSearch using nickname variations, middle name, and maiden name. Data brokers often create separate listings for each name variant. Each must be removed individually.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is removing my data from TruePeopleSearch free?

Yes, completely free. No account creation, no payment required. Be wary of any third-party service that charges a fee to do this for you — the direct process is straightforward enough to do yourself in 5 minutes.

How long does TruePeopleSearch take to remove my listing?

Most removals are processed within 24-48 hours of email confirmation. In some cases it may take up to 72 hours. If your listing is still visible after 3 days, submit a new request.

Will my information come back after I remove it?

It can. TruePeopleSearch regularly refreshes its database from public records. If new public records are filed (a new address, a court record, a voter registration update), your data may reappear. Opt-outs are not permanent — you may need to re-submit every few months.

Does this remove my data from related sites?

No. TruePeopleSearch only controls its own listings. Other brokers like Spokeo, Radaris, and Whitepages operate independently. See our complete opt-out guide for the full list.

Also Remove Yourself From

TruePeopleSearch is just one of many sites that publish your information for free. Also opt out of these high-traffic brokers:

FastPeopleSearch

No email required

Spokeo

Email verification required

Radaris

Harder — may need account

Whitepages

Phone verification required

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.