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Government records opt-out guide
How to Limit Your Personal Information on California State Websites
California state agencies publish some public records, such as professional licenses and business filings. These generally stay public, but California offers strong privacy tools: the DROP platform for data brokers and the Safe at Home address confidentiality program for qualifying residents.
Quick facts
- Key toolCalifornia DROP
- CostFree
- VerificationCalifornia residency
- Account neededYes, for DROP
- Processing timeVaries
- Last reviewedOctober 2026
Step by step
How to get your information removed from California state websites (CA.gov)
- Identify the agencyNote which state website shows your information, such as a licensing board or the Secretary of State.
- Update what you canUse a business or mailing address on licenses and business filings where allowed.
- Use California DROPSend one deletion request to all registered data brokers through the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform.
- Check Safe at Home eligibilitySurvivors of domestic violence, stalking, and certain other groups can use the Safe at Home program to keep their address confidential.
- Contact the agencyAsk the agency about confidentiality options for your record type.
What California state websites (CA.gov) shows about you
- Professional and occupational licenses
- Business entity filings
- Other agency 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- If Google still shows the old page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool once the listing is removed.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.
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