How to Remove Yourself from Intelius (2026 Guide)

At a Glance

Intelius is a paid people-search and background check site owned by PeopleConnect, which also operates TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, Anywho, USSearch, Addresses.com, PeopleSmart, and Classmates.

Opt-out method: Submit a suppression request at the PeopleConnect Suppression Center (suppression.peopleconnect.us), then confirm via email.

Removal time: 7 to 14 days after email confirmation.

Bonus: One PeopleConnect opt-out covers all 8 properties. The most efficient removal in the data broker industry.

8 min read Last updated March 2026

What Is Intelius?

Intelius is one of the largest paid people-search and background check operations in the country. It belongs to PeopleConnect, which runs eight people-search brands off the same underlying database. The one good thing about Intelius: a single suppression request through PeopleConnect removes your data from all eight sites at once. That makes it the most efficient broker on the list to opt out of.

Founded in 2003, Intelius has built a massive database by buying public records, court filings, property records, and commercial data. It pitches itself to consumers running "background checks" on dates, new neighbors, or job applicants. The practical effect: detailed personal information about you is available to anyone willing to pay a few dollars.

The same Intelius data is published on TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, Anywho, USSearch, Addresses.com, PeopleSmart, and Classmates. Opting out of Intelius alone is not enough. The good news is that PeopleConnect's single suppression process covers all of them.

What Data Does Intelius Show?

Intelius profiles are comprehensive. Because it positions itself as a background check service, it surfaces deeper records than typical free people-search sites. Here is what an Intelius report may include:

Full name and aliases: current legal name plus any maiden names or former names in records.
Contact information: current and historical phone numbers and email addresses.
Current and past addresses, often spanning 15 to 20 years, with move-in and move-out dates.
Relatives and associates: family members, roommates, and people linked through shared addresses.
Criminal records: arrests, convictions, sex offender registry checks, and other history from public court records.
Court and civil records: bankruptcies, liens, judgments, and civil lawsuit filings.
Property records: ownership history, estimated values, and deed information.
Education and employment, sometimes including schools and employers from commercial data providers.

Depth varies by state and by how much public record data exists for your name. For most adults with any property, court, or voter registration history, Intelius has a substantial dossier.

Step-by-Step: How to Remove Your Intelius Profile

The opt-out goes through PeopleConnect's centralized Suppression Center, not through Intelius directly. That actually works in your favor: one submission removes you from all eight PeopleConnect sites.

Step 1: Go to the PeopleConnect Suppression Center

Go to suppression.peopleconnect.us/login. This is PeopleConnect's official removal portal for Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, USSearch, Addresses.com, Anywho, PeopleSmart, and Classmates. Do not look for an opt-out page on intelius.com. All removal requests route through the centralized system.

Step 2: Enter Your Email Address

Provide a valid email. PeopleConnect uses it to send a confirmation link. The request is not processed until you click. There is no CAPTCHA, which makes this one of the cleaner broker opt-outs.

Step 3: Check Your Email and Click the Confirmation Link

Within a few minutes you should receive an email from PeopleConnect with a confirmation link. Click it to finalize the suppression. If you do not click, your data will not be removed from any of the eight PeopleConnect sites.

Check spam if the email does not arrive within 15 minutes. The sender will be a PeopleConnect domain, not Intelius.

Step 4: Wait for Processing

PeopleConnect processes suppression requests within 7 to 14 days. During that window, your profiles may still be visible on Intelius and the other sites. The suppression rolls out across all eight platforms.

Step 5: Verify Removal Across All PeopleConnect Sites

After 14 days, search for yourself on Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, and Anywho. Your profiles should be gone from all of them. If any are still up after two weeks, submit the suppression request again.

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How Long Does Removal Take?

PeopleConnect completes the suppression within 7 to 14 days of the email confirmation. The removal hits all eight properties at once.

Standalone brokers like Spokeo or FastPeopleSearch are faster (24 to 72 hours), but one PeopleConnect request covers eight sites. The math comes out in your favor.

Even after profiles are removed from PeopleConnect's sites, cached copies of your Intelius page may persist in Google search results for a few days. Submit a Google removal request to speed up de-indexing.

The Catch: Why Your Data Comes Back

PeopleConnect's suppression is more durable than most brokers, but not permanent.

PeopleConnect continuously ingests new data from public records databases, commercial data providers, and other aggregators. When a new data import matches your identity (your state updates voter rolls, a property transaction is recorded), a new profile may be created. PeopleConnect tries to filter new records against the suppression list. The matching is imperfect.

Some people report PeopleConnect suppression lasting several months. Others see their data back in 60 to 90 days. The cadence depends on how frequently new records matching your identity flow in.

The mechanism is identity flagging, not source blocking. If a new record arrives with a slightly different name spelling, new address, or new phone number, the suppression may not catch it. A new profile gets built. Delist.ai watches for the re-list and re-submits automatically.

What Intelius's Opt-Out Does Not Cover

Limitations to know about:

Only PeopleConnect properties are covered. The suppression hits Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, USSearch, Addresses.com, Anywho, PeopleSmart, and Classmates. Zero effect on Spokeo, Whitepages, BeenVerified, Radaris, FastPeopleSearch, or the other 180+ independent brokers.
Third-party data buyers are not affected. Companies that already purchased your Intelius data keep their copies. The suppression removes data from PeopleConnect's platforms, not from downstream resellers.
Court and criminal records remain public. Suppressing your Intelius profile does nothing to underlying court records. Those stay available through court websites and through every other broker pulling from the same courts.
Cached search results linger. Google and Bing cache pages independently. Your Intelius profile page may keep showing in search results after the profile itself is gone.

Tips for a Successful Intelius Opt-Out

Use the PeopleConnect portal directly. Any opt-out link on Intelius.com just redirects to the Suppression Center anyway. Go straight to suppression.peopleconnect.us.

Verify across multiple PeopleConnect sites. After processing, do not just check Intelius. Verify that your data has also been removed from TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, and one or two smaller properties. Occasionally a suppression fails to propagate.

Use a dedicated email. The email you give PeopleConnect is used for confirmation. Use an alias so your primary inbox does not become another data point in their system.

Save the confirmation email. Keep the PeopleConnect confirmation as a record. If your data comes back and you need to re-submit, the original confirmation is useful as documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does opting out of Intelius also remove me from TruthFinder and Instant Checkmate?

Yes. Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, USSearch, Addresses.com, Anywho, PeopleSmart, and Classmates are all owned by PeopleConnect. When you submit a suppression request through the PeopleConnect Suppression Center, it covers all eight properties simultaneously. You only need to submit one request, and your data will be removed from every PeopleConnect site.

How long does Intelius removal take?

PeopleConnect typically processes suppression requests within 7 to 14 days after you confirm via the email link. The removal applies to all eight PeopleConnect properties at the same time. You can verify the removal by searching for yourself on Intelius and the other PeopleConnect sites after the waiting period.

Why do I need to provide my email to opt out of Intelius?

PeopleConnect requires an email address to send you a confirmation link. This is their way of verifying that the opt-out request is legitimate and that you are the person whose data is being removed. Without clicking the confirmation link in the email, your suppression request will not be processed. Use a valid email address that you can access immediately.

Will my data come back on Intelius after I opt out?

It can. PeopleConnect continuously ingests new data from public records and commercial sources. If a new import matches your identity, a new profile may be created. PeopleConnect's suppression tends to be more durable than most brokers. Some people stay off for several months or longer. Periodic re-checking is still required. See our complete opt-out guide.