How to Remove Yourself from FamilySearch
Threat Level
DifficultyMedium
Time to Submit10-15 minutes
Time to Complete7-30 days
Last Verified2026-08-31
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What FamilySearch has on you
Full nameBirth dateFamily relationshipsHistorical recordsGeographic data
How to remove yourself
1
Go to familysearch.org and sign in or create a free account.
2
Search for your name to locate associated records.
3
For living-person records, use the Contact Us link at familysearch.org/en/privacy to submit a removal request.
4
Specify which records you want removed and include your full name and any record IDs.
Will your data reappear on FamilySearch?
FamilySearch indexes genealogical and historical records. Data can reappear as new records are contributed by users or digitized from archives.
Things to watch out for
- ! Living person records have stronger privacy protections than historical records.
- ! Some records come from third-party contributors and may require separate requests.
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