US Search Opt Out Guide
US Search has been online for decades, making personal details like phone numbers, addresses, and family connections easy to find. Having this information out there can feel like an invasion of privacy, but the removal process is straightforward if you follow the right steps. If you don’t want the hassle of repeating opt-outs, Vanish Me can automatically remove your US Search profile — and keep it off — while covering many other sites at the same time.
What is US Search?
US Search is one of the oldest people search and background check services, founded in 1993. It compiles personal information from public records, property filings, court documents, and online sources into reports that can be purchased by anyone.
A US Search report typically includes names, phone numbers, addresses, relatives, and property details. Paid reports may also provide more sensitive information such as criminal records, marriage and divorce history, or financial filings. The platform is marketed as a tool for reconnecting with old friends, checking phone numbers, or running informal background checks.
While US Search has been around for decades, it is now part of the PeopleConnect family of data broker sites, alongside Intelius, TruthFinder, and Instant Checkmate. Like its sister companies, US Search is not FCRA-compliant, meaning its reports cannot legally be used for employment, tenant screening, or credit decisions.
Because US Search makes personal data widely available and searchable, many people choose to opt out to reduce their exposure and protect their privacy. The process is relatively straightforward, but for ongoing protection across multiple sites, many turn to automated services.
How to Remove Your Information from US Search (Step by Step)
US Search is owned by parent company People Connect. People Connect has a centralized tool that opts you out of all of the data broker sites that they own, which includes:
Classmates® – a longstanding social network for reuniting with old school friends.
Intelius – known for reverse phone/address lookups and background checks.
TruthFinder – a deep-dive people search platform offering detailed personal reports.
Instant Checkmate – another robust background-check service.
US Search – a legacy people search site they also operate.
For instructions on removing your information from US Search, please reference the instructions we created in our Intelius guide here.
How Long Does US Search Take to Remove Your Info?
US Search generally processes opt-out requests within 7 days, though in some cases it may take up to 10 business days for your listing to fully disappear. Since US Search refreshes its database from public records, your details may come back over time, requiring another request. If you’d rather not worry about repeating the process, Vanish Me can automatically manage your US Search removals and keep your information off the site.
