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

July 7, 2026

USSearch has been publishing people's records since the early days of the web, which is exactly what makes it worth removing. It holds address and history data going back decades, including old addresses and connections that newer sites have long since dropped. Here is how to opt out, and why it takes a few extra steps compared with most brokers.

What USSearch Is

USSearch is one of the oldest people-search and background-check services in the country. It is part of the PeopleConnect network, alongside Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, and ZabaSearch. It shows preview data for free and sells fuller reports, pulling from public records, court filings, and partner data feeds.

Its age is the catch. Because it has been collecting for so long, a USSearch profile often carries deeper historical detail than a typical broker, which is more of your life laid out for anyone who looks.

What Shows Up on USSearch

A listing can include:

Full name and age
Current and past addresses, sometimes going back decades
Phone numbers and email addresses
Relatives and associates
Property records
Court and criminal records
Linked social media profiles

Even the free preview, your name, rough location, and age range, is enough to get a stranger started.

How to Opt Out of USSearch, Step by Step

USSearch processes removals through PeopleConnect's suppression system. It is free.

Step 1: Open the Opt-Out Page

Go to:

ussearch.com/opt-out

You can also scroll to the footer and click "Do Not Sell My Personal Information," which routes you to the same PeopleConnect suppression portal.

Step 2: Enter Your Email

Type in your email address, agree to the terms, and click Continue.

Step 3: Verify Your Email

Open the verification email from PeopleConnect and click the link inside.

Tip: This link tends to expire fast, often within about 15 minutes. Open it right away, and check spam if it does not land.

Step 4: Confirm Your Details

Enter your date of birth and full legal name, confirming the information is correct as you go.

Step 5: Select and Suppress Your Record

Pick your profile from the list of records and set it to be suppressed. Some sessions also ask for a code sent to a listed phone number to confirm your identity.

Tip: If you have lived in several states or used different name spellings, you may have more than one profile. Search each variation and suppress them separately.

Step 6: Wait for Processing

Removals generally take about 5 to 7 business days, though some people report up to two weeks. Keep the confirmation in case you need to follow up.

If You Need to Reach Them

You can call USSearch at 1-888-712-0108, Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm Pacific, if the online process stalls or you would rather speak to someone.

The Siblings Are Separate

Here is the part that trips people up. USSearch shares a corporate parent with Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, and ZabaSearch, but each one keeps its own database and its own opt-out. Clearing USSearch does nothing for the others. If you want off the whole PeopleConnect network, you have to opt out of each site on its own.

Your Data Can Reappear

USSearch keeps refreshing from public records and partner feeds, so a new record under your name can bring the listing back. Plan to re-check every few months if you are handling this yourself.

One Removal Barely Scratches It

USSearch is a single site among hundreds. The same records that build your profile here also live on Whitepages, Spokeo, BeenVerified, MyLife, Radaris, and a long list of others, each with its own process and its own habit of re-listing you every few months. By hand, staying clear is a recurring project.

Let Privoria Do the Legwork

Privoria handles removals for you with real people, not automation. Our team files across more than 1,000 data broker sites, watches your listings every month, and goes back in whenever something returns, across networks like PeopleConnect where the siblings each hold their own copy.

The human approach is measurably stronger. In a Consumer Reports study, automated and do-it-yourself removals cleared roughly 27 percent of listings, while people-driven removals reached about 70 percent.

You skip every form, CAPTCHA, and verification email, and get a monthly report of what was taken down. Curious how exposed you are beyond USSearch? Run a free scan below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is opting out of USSearch free?

Yes. Removal never requires payment or a subscription.

Does removing myself from USSearch clear Intelius or TruthFinder?

No. They share a parent company but keep separate databases. Opt out of Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, and ZabaSearch individually.

How long does removal take?

Usually 5 to 7 business days after you verify, sometimes up to two weeks.

Why does the verification link expire so quickly?

PeopleConnect sets a short window, often around 15 minutes, as a fraud check. Open the email as soon as it arrives, and request a fresh link if it lapses.

Will my information come back?

It can. USSearch refreshes from public records and data partners, so new filings can rebuild your profile. Regular monitoring is what keeps it suppressed.

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