How to Remove Yourself from BeenVerified (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)

May 15, 2026

Your name, address, phone number, relatives, and criminal records are likely sitting on BeenVerified right now, visible to anyone willing to search for you. The good news: you can remove them for free. The bad news: it will not stay removed forever.

This guide walks you through the exact steps to opt out of BeenVerified in 2026, what happens after you submit your request, and why one removal is never enough.

What Is BeenVerified?

BeenVerified is a people-search website that collects personal information from public records, social media, court documents, and dozens of other sources. It then packages that information into detailed profiles and sells access to them through a subscription.

Anyone can search your name and find your home address, phone numbers, email addresses, relatives, past addresses, and even criminal or court records, all without your knowledge or consent.

BeenVerified is completely legal. It operates by aggregating publicly available data, which means it is not breaking any laws by listing your information. But that does not mean you have to stay listed.

What BeenVerified Shows About You

A typical BeenVerified profile includes:

Full name and age
Current and past home addresses
Phone numbers (mobile and landline)
Email addresses
Relatives and associates
Social media accounts
Court and criminal records
Property records
Employment and education history

That is more than enough information for a scammer, stalker, or identity thief to cause serious harm.

How to Remove Yourself from BeenVerified, Step by Step

The removal process is free and takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Here is exactly what to do.

Step 1: Go to the BeenVerified Opt-Out Page

Navigate directly to:

beenverified.com/app/optout/search

You can also find it by going to the BeenVerified homepage, scrolling to the very bottom, and clicking the link labeled "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information."

Step 2: Search for Your Record

Enter your first name, last name, and state. Click Search.

Leave the state set to your actual state for the most accurate results. If you have lived in multiple states, you may need to run separate searches for each one.

Tip: If you select certain states like California, Colorado, or Texas, an additional privacy form may appear before your results load. This is normal. Just complete it to proceed.

Step 3: Find Your Listing

Review the search results and find the profile that matches you. Compare the age range, city, and listed relatives to confirm it is your record.

Click "Proceed to Opt Out" on the correct listing.

Tip: If you see multiple listings under your name, you will need to remove each one separately using this same process.

Step 4: Enter Your Email Address

BeenVerified requires an email address to process your removal request. You do not need to use your primary email. A secondary address works fine.

Complete the CAPTCHA challenge and click "Send Verification Email."

Tip: If the CAPTCHA fails, reload the page once and try again before switching browsers.

Step 5: Verify via Email

Check your inbox for an email from BeenVerified. Open it and click the "Verify Opt-Out" button.

This will redirect you to a confirmation page on the BeenVerified website confirming your request has been received.

Tip: If you receive a "validation code invalid" error, contact BeenVerified directly at optout@beenverified.com and explain what happened.

Step 6: Wait for Confirmation

BeenVerified typically processes removal requests within 24 hours, though they state it can take a few days. You will receive a final confirmation email when your data has been removed.

Save this confirmation email. It is your proof that the removal was completed.

What Happens After You Opt Out

Once your removal is processed, your profile will be hidden from public searches on BeenVerified.

Because BeenVerified shares data across its own network of sites, including PeopleLooker, NeighborWho, and Ownerly, opting out here often suppresses your profile on those sites too. Coverage is not guaranteed, though, and some sources report that each property still needs its own request. To be safe, opt out of each one separately and confirm.

Your removal is also not permanent.

Data brokers re-list removed information every 3 to 6 months. BeenVerified continuously pulls new data from public records, social media platforms, and third-party data feeds. Even after a successful removal, your profile can reappear within months, sometimes within weeks.

This is why setting a calendar reminder to check and re-opt out every 3 to 4 months is essential if you are doing this manually.

Alternative Ways to Contact BeenVerified

If the online opt-out does not work, you have two other options:

By phone: Call BeenVerified at 1-844-823-2869. Select the option closest to "Privacy Rights or Requests" from the automated menu and ask to speak with a customer service representative. Request written confirmation of your removal.

By email: Send a removal request to optout@beenverified.com. Clearly state that you want all your records removed and ask to be notified when the process is complete.

Why One Removal Is Never Enough

BeenVerified is one site. There are over 1,000 data broker and people-search sites operating in the United States right now, all collecting, selling, and sharing your personal information.

Removing yourself from BeenVerified is a good first step. But it does nothing about your listings on Spokeo, WhitePages, Radaris, Intelius, MyLife, TruthFinder, and hundreds more.

Each site has its own opt-out process. Each one takes 10 to 20 minutes. And each one will re-list your data within months.

Doing this manually across every site would take dozens of hours and force you to repeat the process every few months, indefinitely.

The Easier Option

Privoria handles the entire process for you. Real people on our team, not bots, submit removal requests to over 1,000 data broker sites on your behalf, monitor your listings every month, and follow up whenever your data reappears.

That human touch is the difference. Consumer Reports found that do-it-yourself and automated tools clear only about 27 percent of listings, while removals carried out by real people reach roughly 70 percent.

You do not have to track down opt-out pages, solve CAPTCHAs, or manage verification emails. We handle all of it and send you a monthly report showing exactly what was removed.

If you have already removed yourself from BeenVerified and want to see how exposed you still are across other sites, run a free scan below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to remove myself from BeenVerified?

Yes. The opt-out process on BeenVerified is completely free. You do not need an account or a subscription to submit a removal request.

How long does BeenVerified take to remove my data?

BeenVerified typically processes removal requests within 24 hours, though it can take a few days. You will receive a confirmation email when it is done.

Will my data come back after I remove it?

Most likely, yes, often within 3 to 6 months. Data brokers continuously pull from new sources and re-list previously removed information. Ongoing monitoring is the only way to stay removed.

Does opting out of BeenVerified remove me from other sites?

Sometimes. Because BeenVerified shares data with affiliated sites like PeopleLooker, NeighborWho, and Ownerly, opting out can also suppress those profiles. Reports differ on how reliably this happens, so opt out of each one separately to be sure. It has no effect on the hundreds of other data brokers that operate independently.

Do I need to create a BeenVerified account to opt out?

No. You can submit a removal request without creating an account or paying for a subscription.

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