Remove Yourself from US Search — Steps, Timeline & What Comes Back (2026)
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US Search sells access to personal data on millions of Americans — full name, age/DOB, current and past addresses, phone numbers. The free preview confirms your identity. The paid report hands over the dossier. No verification of who is searching or why.
What is US Search?
A people-search and background-report site that lets anyone look up addresses, phone numbers, relatives, and public records by name.
US Search's particular danger is the surfacing of information most people do not realize is publicly available. A single search reveals your home address, the names of your family members, and your approximate age. All without any verification of who is searching, or why.
What data US Search has on you
An US Search profile can include a surprisingly detailed picture of your life. Here is what they typically display:
- full name
- age/DOB
- current and past addresses, often going back 10 to 20 years
- phone numbers, landline and mobile, sourced from commercial providers and public records
- relatives/associates, family members and known associates, often with links to their profiles
- public records
Not every profile contains all categories. Depth depends on what public records exist in your jurisdiction and how much commercial data has been linked to your identity. For most adults with any public record history, US Search has enough to paint a detailed picture.
How to opt out of US Search: step by step
- Go to the PeopleConnect Suppression Center at suppression.peopleconnect.us
- Enter your email address and click Submit
- Open the verification email from PeopleConnect and click the verify link within 15 minutes
- Enter your date of birth and confirm the declaration
- Enter your full legal name (add aliases/maiden names)
- Select your matching record
- Complete any secondary verification (code via email/SMS)
- Set Desired Behavior / Visibility to 'Suppressed' and click Save
US Search is one site. Delist scans for your personal information across the internet and shows exactly where you are exposed, in minutes.
Run a free scan →How long does US Search removal take?
After you complete the opt-out, US Search typically processes removals within within 72 hours, up to 10 business days. By broker standards, that is about average — many sites take 7 to 45 days.
The catch: your data comes back
The most important thing to understand about US Search removal: it is temporary.
Suppression hides the record but PeopleConnect continuously re-ingests public records; data can reappear within 3-6 months. Choosing 'delete' instead of 'suppress' removes your suppression flag, so suppression is preferred.
This is not unique to US Search. Every people-search site works this way. Your opt-out removes one listing. It does not stop the data pipeline. The only way to stay off permanently is to repeat the process every few months yourself, or use a service that detects re-listings and re-submits automatically.
What US Search's opt-out does not cover
- Other brokers are not affected. Removing yourself from US Search does nothing to intelius.com, truthfinder.com, instantcheckmate.com, or the dozens of other sites where your data is exposed. Each requires its own opt-out.
- Cached copies may persist. Google and other search engines may cache your US Search profile for days or weeks after it is removed. Use Google's content removal tool to request de-indexing.
- Multiple profiles may exist. If you have lived in multiple states, changed your name, or have multiple phone numbers, US Search may have built separate profiles for each variation. Search and opt out of each.
Tips for a successful opt-out
Use a dedicated email. Use an alias or a separate account for removal requests. Keeps your primary inbox out of US Search's system and keeps confirmation emails organized.
Search every angle. Do not just search by name. Try phone number and email too. You may have more than one listing.
Set a calendar reminder. Your data will likely be back within a few months. Set a recurring reminder to re-check and re-submit — tedious but necessary if you are doing this manually.
Document the request. Screenshot the confirmation page and save the confirmation email. Useful if you ever need to prove you requested removal.
Or skip the manual work entirely
US Search is one of dozens of people-search sites with your information. Even if you complete this opt-out today, your data reappears within months — and every other broker requires its own separate process, its own verification, its own re-check schedule.
Delist scans for your personal information across the internet, handles removals automatically, and monitors for re-listings so you do not have to.
Frequently asked questions
How long does US Search take to remove my information?
Does US Search put my data back after I opt out?
Is the US Search opt-out free?
What's the difference between US Search and intelius.com?
Do I have to opt out of US Search if I use Delist?
Steps current as of 2026-06-22. Verify on US Search's official opt-out page.