Background check site opt-out guide

How to Remove Your Information From BeenVerified

To remove yourself from BeenVerified, use the official opt-out page at beenverified.com opt-out page. Search for your record by name and state, select it, and confirm the request from the email BeenVerified sends.

Go to the BeenVerified opt-out page

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Quick facts

Opt-out pagebeenverified.com opt-out page
CostFree
VerificationEmail confirmation link
Account neededNo
Processing timeVaries; re-check after a few days
Last reviewedOctober 2026

Step by step

How to opt out of BeenVerified

Open the opt-out pageGo to BeenVerified’s opt-out page (linked from its privacy policy). You do not need an account.
Search for your recordEnter your first name, last name, and state, then click Search.
Select your recordChoose the record that matches you. If there are several, opt out of each one.
Enter your emailEnter an email address for the verification link and complete any security check.
Confirm by emailClick the link in BeenVerified’s email. You will receive a second email confirming the opt-out.

BeenVerified operates related brands such as PeopleLooker and NeighborWho. Check those sites separately.

What BeenVerified shows about you

Name, age, and aliases
Address and phone history
Email addresses and social profiles
Relatives and associates
Criminal, court, and property records in reports

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If Google still shows the old page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool once the listing is removed.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 people-search profiles can reappear when databases refresh.

FAQ

BeenVerified opt-out FAQ

Is it free to opt out of BeenVerified?

Yes. BeenVerified 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 BeenVerified 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.

Can my information come back on BeenVerified?

Yes. People-search sites refresh their data from public records and other sources, so a new profile can appear later. Re-check your name every few months.