You searched your own name, and there it was on TruePeopleSearch: your address, past addresses, phone numbers, maybe relatives listed alongside. It feels exposed, and you want it gone.
The good news is that TruePeopleSearch offers a free self-service opt-out, and you can complete it yourself in a few minutes per listing. You do not need to pay a removal service to do this.
This guide walks you through the exact removal form, the email confirmation that actually finalizes the request, the contact channels that serve as backups, and how to keep your listing from quietly coming back. Start with the web form below; it is the primary, most-documented method and works the same on desktop and mobile browsers.
Get These Three Things Ready First
A little prep makes the removal go smoothly, especially if you have a common name.
- An email address you can open right now. The process sends a verification email you must click to finish. Consider using a secondary or disposable address rather than your primary one, since data brokers may add the address to marketing lists.
- Your exact full name plus the city and state (ZIP optional) tied to the listing. This helps you pick the correct record out of the search results.
- Patience for hCaptcha. The form presents an hCaptcha challenge at the start, and you may be asked to solve it repeatedly during the process.
One thing to understand up front: TruePeopleSearch aggregates public records (property deeds, court files, voter and other public sources). Opting out suppresses the profile shown on the site; it does not erase the underlying public records. That distinction matters for why listings can return later.
Submit the Removal Form on the Web
This is the fastest and most reliable route. Work through it in order; the final email click is the step people most often miss.
- 1.Go directly to the removal page at truepeoplesearch.com/removal.
- 2.Enter your email address in the "Email" box.
- 3.Check the agreement box. Its wording is: "By checking this box I agree that I am the subject of the record I am requesting to be removed (i.e. it contains my name, address and/or phone numbers)."
- 4.Complete the hCaptcha verification.
- 5.Click the "Begin Removal" button.
- 6.A search opens in a new window. Searching by name is recommended: enter first name, last name, city, and state (and/or ZIP), then run the search.
- 7.Review the results carefully, especially with a common name, and click "View Details" on the record that matches you. Confirm at least one matching data point. Do not click sponsored or ad panes; they redirect away from the removal flow.
- 8.On your profile page, scroll to the bottom and click "Remove This Record."
- 9.A message confirms that a verification email is being sent.
- 10.Open your inbox for the message from TruePeopleSearch (reported subject line: "Please complete your removal request"). Check spam or junk if you do not see it.
- 11.Click the verification link in that email to finish the request.
You should then see: "Record removal request accepted. Your record should be removed everywhere from this site within 72 hours." If you have more than one matching listing, repeat steps 6 through 11 for each one. You can reuse the same email address; only one record is removed per submission.
Reach the Same Form From the Homepage Footer
If the direct link is not working for you, you can land on the identical form through the homepage privacy link.
- 1.Go to the homepage at truepeoplesearch.com. This link lives only at the very bottom of the homepage, not on any other page of the site.
- 2.Scroll to the bottom and click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information."
- 3.Under the "How to Opt Out" section, click the "Opt-Out Form" link.
- 4.You arrive at the same removal form: enter your email, check the agreement box, complete the hCaptcha, and click "Begin Removal."
- 5.Continue with the search-by-name and "Remove This Record" steps, then confirm via the email verification link exactly as above.
Use the Listed Contact Channels as Backups
These are supplementary contact options. The web form remains the primary documented method, but these are worth noting if you hit a wall.
- Phone: (888) 838-4803. Have your full name, address, and phone number on hand.
- Email: support@truepeoplesearch.com
- Contact form: truepeoplesearch.com/contact
- Mailing address: PO Box 7775 #51560, San Francisco, CA 94120-7775
Re-check the Listing and Re-submit Later
Removal is rarely a one-and-done task with this kind of site, so build in a quick follow-up.
- Check that your listing is gone after about 24 hours, then check again after 72 hours. In practice the old listing URL often becomes inaccessible well before the full 72-hour window.
- Because TruePeopleSearch regularly ingests new public records, a previously removed listing can reappear later. Opting out is not permanent.
- Periodically re-run the removal at truepeoplesearch.com/removal, and submit a fresh request whenever a new or returned listing shows up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does removal take? The confirmation states your record should be removed everywhere on the site within 72 hours. In practice many listings disappear sooner; the old listing URL can become inaccessible much faster than the full window.
Do I have to remove each listing separately? Yes. Only one record is removed per submission, so you must repeat the full process for every listing that matches you. You can reuse the same email address across those submissions.
Why did my information come back after I removed it? TruePeopleSearch continually ingests new public records such as property deeds and court files. When fresh records match you, a new profile can appear, so opting out is not a permanent guarantee. Re-submit a removal request whenever a listing returns.
What if the confirmation email never arrives? Check your spam or junk folder first; the reported subject line is "Please complete your removal request." Without clicking the verification link in that email, the request may not complete, so confirm it is not simply filtered before resubmitting.
Should I use my main email address? It is safer to use a secondary or disposable email, because data brokers may add the address you provide to marketing lists.
Does opting out remove me from the public records themselves? No. The opt-out suppresses the profile displayed on TruePeopleSearch; it does not erase the underlying public records (deeds, court files, voter and other public sources) that the site draws from.
