Remove yourself from BeenVerified: request checklist and limits (2026)
At a glance
- What BeenVerified is people-search site
- Source attribution The Lifetime Value Company (LTV Co.) in earlier research; not reverified.
- Previously recorded opt-out URL https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search
- Verification required The earlier BeenVerified steps describe email verification. Current identity requirements and deadlines were not reverified. Follow the official instructions and keep access to that email address until the request is complete.
- Does data come back? Reappearance is possible; no schedule verified.
- Read time 5 min
Most relevant if this is you: Privacy for families
A current BeenVerified request procedure was not verified. Earlier records disagree about whether a BeenVerified opt-out also covers PeopleLooker, NeighborWho, Ownerly, PeopleSmart or other related sites, so check each listing after any request.
What is BeenVerified?
BeenVerified is recorded in earlier research as a people-search site and the flagship brand of The Lifetime Value Company. Its current ownership and the reach of its opt-out were not reverified in this review.
Previously described data
These categories come from earlier research. They were not checked against a current report and do not establish that this site holds each category about you.
- full name
- phone numbers
- email addresses
- home addresses (current and historical)
- age / date of birth
- relatives and family members
- criminal records
- social media profiles
- photos
- property ownership
- marital status
- vehicle information
- court filings
- marriage and divorce records
Prefer help with this request? Review the current supported removal work and any steps that require you. Start with a free scan.
Previously documented BeenVerified steps
These are the earlier instructions recorded with a 2026-06-21 verification date. Check the current official instructions before proceeding.
- Go to beenverified.com/app/optout/search
- Enter your first name, last name, and state
- Review results and select the record that matches your identity
- Click 'Proceed to Opt Out' and enter your email address
- Complete the CAPTCHA and click 'Send Verification Email'
- Check your inbox for the confirmation email (arrives within 5 minutes)
- Click the verification link to confirm removal (link expires in 48 hours)
- Repeat for any additional profiles linked to your identity
Can your data reappear after removal?
Reappearance is possible when a site receives new source data, but no schedule was verified for BeenVerified. Recheck the exact listing; a confirmation alone does not establish removal.
Review the request and its evidence. Delist pursues supported removal requests and tracks their status. Check the current scope and any steps that require you. A provider response and a direct visibility check are separate observations; blocked access is inconclusive.
Run a free scan →Removal limits
- A request confirmation records an action; check the exact listing to establish whether it is still visible.
- A recorded corporate relationship does not establish that a request at one site covers another.
- Current form fields, cost, account and identity requirements and processing time were not verified.
Search results need a separate check. See the Google removal guide for active and outdated-source routes.
Keep evidence of the request
Save the listing URL, request date, confirmation and stated scope. Recheck the same listing and record what is still visible. Follow the official instructions if verification is incomplete.
Where Delist fits
Delist finds exposed personal data, pursues supported removal requests and tracks their status. Check the scope shown for your listing and any step that needs your participation; this guide does not establish a successful removal.
Frequently asked questions
Were the current BeenVerified removal steps verified?
No. This review did not verify the current form, identity prompts, processing time or a completed removal. The steps on this page are earlier instructions; check the official route before you send personal data.
Does a BeenVerified opt-out cover its related sites?
That was not established. Earlier records disagree, and no current shared scope was verified. Check each related site’s listing separately after any request.
How long does BeenVerified removal take?
A current processing period has not been verified. Save the estimate or deadline the provider gives you and recheck the exact listing; a confirmation alone does not establish removal.
Can my BeenVerified listing come back after an opt-out?
It can. Sites may receive new source data after a request, and no schedule was verified here. Recheck the exact listing rather than assuming every copy was removed.
Steps previously recorded as of 2026-06-22. Verify on BeenVerified's official opt-out page.
Sources
- BeenVerified: previously recorded request link; not retrieved on October 5, 2026
- FTC: general people-search opt-out guidance (cited in the October 1, 2026 review; not re-retrieved here)
Links and instructions checked . Bot protection can prevent automated checks even when a page works in a browser. Editorial correction October 5, 2026 (UTC). The earlier BeenVerified page said one opt-out covers its related sites while also saying it does not; that claim is withdrawn here. The earlier steps carry a June 21, 2026 verification date and were not reverified. The provider’s pages could not be retrieved from the review environment because of a network restriction; that is not evidence that they are unavailable. Current request steps, account and identity requirements, processing time and outcomes were not verified, and no request was submitted.