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TruePeopleSearch is a people-search site that lists public records, private data, and other personal information about individuals. Individuals who would like to remove their data from this site can submit a request for TruePeopleSearch opt out at truepeoplesearch.com/removal, and the site will email a link to the opt-out form. This process is free and takes roughly 10 minutes to complete (split across two sittings). It takes three days for the record to be removed.
As an alternative, an internet privacy protection service can handle this process for you. This service can also manage opt-outs of dozens of other people-search sites that share personal data online.
Key Takeaways
- TruePeopleSearch removal is free and takes about 10 minutes across a two-part process.
- The TruePeopleSearch opt out emailed link is the only way to reach the actual opt-out form, and the link expires after 24 hours.
- TruePeopleSearch states “allow 3 days for your record to be fully removed.”
- Opting out of TruePeopleSearch.com does not remove your data from TruePeopleSearch.net, which is a separate site.
- TruePeopleSearch listings can reappear when the site pulls your data from a new source.
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See the removal hubHow To Opt Out of True People Search (Step by Step)
Step 1: Submit Your Name and Email on the Opt-Out Page
Go to truepeoplesearch.com/removal to begin the TruePeopleSearch opt out process. On this page, select the dropdown menu labeled “Exercise my rights as a:” and check the box certifying you are the subject of the request or an authorized agent. Then, enter your name and email address. Complete the CAPTCHA, and click “Send Request.”
Note that this does not complete the opt out process. This triggers an email that will be sent to the address you provided. The email contains a link to the actual opt-out form.
If you prefer not to hand over your name and email address to TruePeopleSearch, have our privacy team handle it and skip this process altogether.
Step 2: Click the Link TruePeopleSearch Emails You
TruePeopleSearch states that the email “may take some time to arrive” and that “if you wait more than 24 hours to click this link, you will need to request a new one.” Be sure to check your spam folder for this email.
While you wait for the email, you can start a similar process to remove your data from FastPeopleSearch and USPhoneBook.
Step 3: Fill Out the Opt-Out Form So It Matches Your Listing
The emailed link opens the actual TruePeopleSearch opt-out form. The information you enter on this form must match the record that you want removed. TruePeopleSearch warns that omitting information and entering inaccurate info will hinder the opt-out process.
To help prevent errors, open your listing in a second tab and copy the details exactly, including middle name and any past addresses shown.
After you have entered your information, click the certification box and complete the CAPTCHA. Then click “Submit Request.”
Many people have more than one record. This is often due to incorrectly merged data, maiden names, or alternate name spellings. If you have more than one listing, you will need to repeat this removal process for each separate record.
Step 4: Confirm, Allowing Three Days for Removal
Once you submit the form, a confirmation page appears verifying that your request was received and is being processed. You will also receive a confirmation email. TruePeopleSearch states the removal can take up to three days.
To confirm that your listing has been removed, wait three days and search the site again for your name. Clear your browser cache first to prevent pulling up a stored version of the site.
Other Ways To Submit a True People Search Opt Out
The web form described above is the fastest route for TruePeopleSearch removal, but there are three other options. These can be helpful if the form fails or is blocked.
Phone
Call TruePeopleSearch directly at the TruePeopleSearch removal phone number, 415-869-6899, to request an opt out.
Contact TruePeopleSearch at [email protected]. In your email, include your full name, the URL of your listing, the request to delete, and a line invoking your state privacy law if you have one.
Several states now grant a right to request deletion, and naming the law in your request gives the company a compliance reason to act. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. For counsel on specific situations, contact an attorney.
Mail your request to TruePeopleSearch at:
PO Box 7775 PMB 29296
San Francisco, CA 94120-7775
Include the same information listed for email communications above. Because mail is the slowest route, it is recommended that this method only be used if other communication attempts have failed.
True People Search Opt Out Not Working?
If you followed the steps above and encountered any issues with TruePeopleSearch removal, try one or more of the following troubleshooting steps, based on the error you are experiencing. These issues are the most commonly encountered hurdles for those submitting a TruePeopleSearch opt out request.
You Followed Steps That No Longer Exist
If you are looking for a “Remove This Record” step, you are following outdated instructions. TruePeopleSearch used to have people search for their own listing, then click Remove This Record. This button is now gone, and the new four-step process described above is used in its place.
The Email With the Opt-Out Link Never Arrived
First, check your spam folder. Keep in mind that TruePeopleSearch says it may take some time for the email to arrive.
If you locate the email, but it has been more than 24 hours since it was sent, the link will have expired. In this case, you will need to resubmit your request starting at step one.
Your Opt-Out Form Did Not Match Your Listing
TruePeopleSearch notes that omitting information or entering inaccurate information on the opt-out form will hinder the process. To avoid this issue, open your listing in a second tab and copy each piece of data directly, including middle name, age, and past addresses. Then resubmit.
Keep in mind that some of the information you are copying may be inaccurate. But since this is the way the data is listed on TruePeopleSearch, you need to enter it on the opt-out form in the same way it appears on the site.
Your Removal Request Was Denied Because of Your State
Some consumers have reported that TruePeopleSearch refused removal based on the requestor’s state, telling them that their state “does not have a comprehensive consumer privacy law applicable to its data.” However, consumers also reported that TruePeopleSearch reversed the denial and completed the removal after a BBB complaint was filed.
If your removal is refused for this reason, cite any state law that applies, file with the BBB, and file with your state attorney general.
You Got an Access Denied or Error 1020 Message
This is a Cloudflare firewall block configured by the site owner, not a Cloudflare fault. It stops the removal page from loading at all. Cloudflare’s community documentation confirms the error exists on this domain and that the rule belongs to the site.
If you encounter this message, try again later or try a different network or browser. If the problem persists, use the TruePeopleSearch removal phone number or email options listed above.
Your Listing Came Back
Check to see if this is the same listing or a different search result. It is common for individuals to have multiple listings, and each listing requires its own removal request.
It is also common for listings to reappear. When TruePeopleSearch refreshes its database with new public records content, listings repopulate. To keep your information suppressed, you will need to re-submit an opt-out request each time the site is updated.
How Long Does a True People Search Removal Take?
TruePeopleSearch asks consumers to allow three days for their records to be fully removed from the site.
It is common to read conflicting numbers for “How long does a TruePeopleSearch removal take?” This is partly because the process happens as three separate events.
Request acceptance happens the moment the opt-out form is submitted and the confirmation page appears. Removal of the record from TruePeopleSearch’s site occurs within the three days the company states. Disappearance from Google search results is a separate process that depends on when Google recrawls the page, which can take days to weeks after the listing is gone.
| Stage | What is happening | Typical timing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial request submission | Request accepted, confirmation page appears, and an email is sent | Immediately upon submission | TruePeopleSearch confirmation page |
| Email with the opt-out link | TruePeopleSearch sends the email containing the opt-out form link | Soon after submission, but “may take some time” | TruePeopleSearch |
| Removal of the record | TruePeopleSearch processes the request after the opt-out form is submitted | 3 days | TruePeopleSearch (stated) |
| Disappearance from Google | Google recrawls the page after the listing is gone | Days to weeks | Search engine indexing |
Why Is My Information On True People Search?
People-search sites such as TruePeopleSearch aggregate records from public and commercial sources. They pull data from sources such as:
- Property deeds
- Court filings
- Voter records
- Social media
- Public web activity
- Data brokers that resell compiled profiles
- Utility listings
- Phone directories
The resulting public listing can expose your full name, age, current and past addresses, phone numbers, relatives, and possible associates. Anyone with internet access can search for and locate this information for free.
Is This Legal?
Yes. Compiling and republishing public records is generally lawful in the United States, which is why these sites exist. It is also why removal of the data is a request rather than an enforceable demand in most states.
This information is context only, not legal advice. Contact an attorney for advice on specific situations.
TruePeopleSearch.com vs TruePeopleSearch.net
These are two different sites with two separate removal processes. Opting out of one does nothing to remove the other listing.
TruePeopleSearch.com is the site this guide covers. Its removal page is at truepeoplesearch.com/removal. TruePeopleSearch opt out is a two-part process, involving a request form followed by an emailed link to the actual opt-out form. It asks you to allow three days for listing removal.
TruePeopleSearch.net makes no claim of affiliation with the .com domain. The .net site removes records through a Google Form linked from truepeoplesearch.net/remove-my-info and states that removal can take up to 48 hours.
If you appear on both sites, you will need to submit removal requests to both to suppress your data on each one.
How California’s DROP Platform Deletes Data Broker Records
Under California’s DELETE Act, consumers could begin submitting deletion requests through the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) on January 1, 2026. Per the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), beginning August 1, 2026, a registered data broker must access the platform at least once every 45 days and process the deletion requests it finds there, subject to limited exceptions.
This free state program allows residents to submit a single request that reaches every registered data broker at once, instead of opting out of each site one at a time. However, any site that is not registered will not receive the request, which is why manual opt-outs still matter.
This program is California only, and it does not remove content from search engines. For advice on specific legal situations in various states, contact an attorney.
What Happens After You Opt Out
Once you opt out, the listing comes down. But it can come back.
Listings reappear when the site re-acquires your data from a new source. This can include updates such as a new property record, a change of address, a new phone number, or a fresh feed from another broker. Opting out removes the record, not the pipeline that created it.
Ongoing privacy protection involves repeat searches on a regular basis, re-submission when a listing returns, and management of dozens of other sites that offer the same data. Rather than doing all of this manually, an internet privacy protection service can handle it for you.
True People Search Is One of Dozens of Sites Listing You
The same records that put you on TruePeopleSearch put you on dozens of other sites, and each one has its own opt-out. Use the resources below to discover how to opt out of other data broker sites.
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True People Search Opt Out FAQ
Does opting out of True People Search actually work?
Yes. Following the TruePeopleSearch opt out process described in this guide is the best route to successful listing removal. You can verify the process worked by searching for your name three days after you have completed the TruePeopleSearch removal process.
How long does True People Search take to remove my listing?
TruePeopleSearch states that it takes up to three days to remove a listing after the request submission is completed. Completing the request submission process takes about 10 minutes, in two separate steps.
Why was my True People Search removal request denied?
Consumers have reported denied requests based on responses from TruePeopleSearch that indicate the consumer’s state of residence lacks a comprehensive consumer privacy law applicable to the site’s data. If you experience this type of denial, respond to TruePeopleSearch citing any state law that applies, file with the BBB, and file with your state attorney general. This is general information, not legal advice.
Does opting out of TruePeopleSearch.com also remove me from TruePeopleSearch.net?
No. These are two separate entities, each requiring their own opt-out request. If your data is listed on both sites, and you would like it suppressed, you will need to submit a removal request to each site.
Is True People Search legal?
Yes. Republishing data acquired from public records is generally lawful in the U.S. It is also legal to request suppression of this data, which is why the opt-outs for people-search sites are available. This information is not legal advice. Contact an attorney for guidance on specific situations.
Does TruePeopleSearch notify the person I searched for?
TruePeopleSearch does not state precisely whether the person you searched for can find out about your search. However, people-search sites such as this one generally do not notify the person who was searched for. These searches typically remain anonymous, so the person searched for usually has no way of knowing whether a search was conducted or who performed it.
Can I opt out on behalf of a family member?
The TruePeopleSearch opt out form includes an “Exercise my rights as” drop-down menu that lets you choose either the subject of the request or an authorized agent. The authorization checkbox explicitly covers “an agent authorized to act on behalf of the subject of the request.” For advice on legal concerns surrounding this issue, consult an attorney.
Why did my information come back after I opted out?
When TruePeopleSearch re-acquires data from a new source, listings reappear. Opting out only removes the record until the next update occurs. This new data could be from a change of address, a fresh data feed from another broker, or a new property record.
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