How to Remove Your Information From BackgroundFinder

To remove yourself from BackgroundFinder, use the official opt-out page at backgroundfinder.com/contact. BackgroundFinder handles corrections and removal requests through its contact page; send your listing details and request removal.

Go to the BackgroundFinder opt-out page

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Quick facts

Opt-out pagebackgroundfinder.com/contact
CostFree
VerificationAs requested
Account neededNo
Processing timeVaries; re-check after a few days
Last reviewedOctober 2026

Step by step

How to opt out of BackgroundFinder

Find your listingSearch the site and note the details or URL of your record.
Open the contact pageGo to backgroundfinder.com/contact (“Corrections & contact”).
Request removalAsk for your record to be removed or suppressed, including the URL.
Keep a recordSave a copy of your request.
Re-checkSearch again after a week.

What BackgroundFinder shows about you

Name and age
Addresses
Court and criminal records

After you opt out

Search your name on the site again in a private browser window to confirm the listing is gone.
Opt out of related sites separately; one request rarely covers every brand.
If Google still shows the old page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool once the listing is removed.
Re-check every few months, because profiles can reappear when databases refresh.

FAQ

BackgroundFinder opt-out FAQ

Is it free to opt out of BackgroundFinder?

Yes. BackgroundFinder does not charge to remove a listing, and you do not need to buy a report or create a paid account to submit the request.

How long does a BackgroundFinder opt-out take?

Processing times vary. Re-check the listing in a private browser window after a few days. Search engines can show the old result until they recrawl the page.