How to Remove Yourself from Background Check Sites

Background check sites go further than people search sites -- they include criminal records, court filings, financial judgments, and property records. Employers, landlords, and potential dates can look up this information about you without your knowledge.

Even if your record is clean, background check sites can display outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate information -- like an arrest that was dismissed or a charge that was expunged. Opting out is the only way to prevent this data from being visible.

Higher stakes than people search: Background check data is used by employers, landlords, and financial institutions. Inaccurate or outdated records on these sites can have real consequences for employment and housing applications.
Time estimate: Opting out of all 17 sites on this list takes 4-7 hours. Safe Shepherd automates this permanently.

17 Background Check Sites to Opt Out Of

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BeenVerifiedMedium10-15 min
One of the most comprehensive background check sites. Requires email confirmation.
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TruthFinderMedium3-5 days
Specializes in criminal and court records. Email confirmation required.
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Instant CheckmateMedium3-5 days
Extensive criminal record aggregation. Email confirmation required.
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InteliusMedium5-10 min
Owns multiple sister sites -- one opt-out covers several databases.
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RadarisHard2-3 weeks
Notorious for slow processing and frequent re-listing. Requires account creation.
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MyLifeHard1-2 weeks
Includes "Reputation Scores". Known for dark patterns. Phone verification required.
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WhitepagesMedium24 hrs
Phone verification required. Whitepages Premium is a separate database.
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Whitepages PremiumMedium5-10 min
Includes background check data. Same suppression system as standard Whitepages.
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CheckPeopleEasy5 min
Email confirmation required.
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InfoTracerMedium10 min
Includes criminal and court records. Email confirmation required.
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BackgroundCheck.runEasy5 min
Email confirmation required.
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PrivateEyeMedium10 min
Criminal record focus. Email required. Important if you have any public court records.
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Pipl (B2B Only)HardN/A
Sells to HR and background check companies via API. Submit a privacy request.
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PeopleLookerEasy5 min
Includes criminal records. Email confirmation required.
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PublicRecordsNowEasy5 min
CAPTCHA-only removal. No email required.
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SearchPublicRecordsEasy5 min
Email confirmation required.
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OpenPublicRecordsEasy5 min
Email confirmation required.
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About Pipl: Pipl is a special case -- it sold its consumer business in 2021 and now operates exclusively as a B2B data supplier, selling API access to background check companies and law enforcement. Your data may appear in employer background checks sourced from Pipl even though you cannot search for yourself on their website. Submit a privacy/CCPA request to have them stop selling your data to new customers.

Also see: People Search Sites

People search sites publish your home address, phone number, and relatives for anyone to see. Opt out of both categories for complete privacy coverage.

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