Complete USPhoneBook Opt Out Guide To Protect Your Online Reputation

Last verified by NetReputation’s privacy team on August 20, 2026. USPhoneBook changed its opt-out flow in 2026, so every step below was re-tested against the live site.

USPhoneBook is a free reverse-phone-lookup and people-search site that publishes names, addresses, phone numbers, relatives, and associates. USPhoneBook opt out is free, takes a few minutes to submit, and is processed by USPhoneBook in 72 hours. An internet privacy protection service can manage this and other opt outs for you.

Key Takeaways

• USPhoneBook removal is free and takes a few minutes to complete.
• The USPhoneBook opt-out page is not linked from the main navigation and is reached through the footer link “Do Not Sell My Personal Information.”
• USPhoneBook states it processes opt out requests within 72 hours.
• Listings can reappear when the site refreshes from public records, so USPhoneBook removal is not permanent.
• Opting out of USPhoneBook does not remove you from any other people-search site.

USPhoneBook’s policy states that their processing window for opt-outs is 72 hours. The typical time to submit and the observed window before a listing reappears are based on the experiences of the NetReputation privacy team.

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Remove It Yourself

Follow the free step-by-step opt out below. It takes a few minutes plus one email confirmation, then repeat it whenever your listing returns.

How To Opt Out of USPhoneBook (Step by Step)

The USPhoneBook opt-out form is at usphonebook.com/removal. US Phone Book opt out is free, and it takes a few minutes plus one email confirmation to complete the process.

Here’s the beginning-to-end US Phone Book removal process.

1. Go to the USPhoneBook Opt Out Page

Access the USPhoneBook opt-out form at usphonebook.com/removal, either directly or by scrolling to the footer of usphonebook.com and clicking “Do Not Sell My Personal Information.”

2. Start the Removal Request Process

On the USPhoneBook opt out page, choose who the request is for from the request-subject dropdown box. Enter the first name, last name, and email address. Once all the information is entered, you’ll tick the authorization box to proceed. Then, you must complete the CAPTCHA at the bottom of the form.

Once all of this is complete, you can submit the request by clicking the “Begin Removal Process” button at the bottom.

3. Check Your Email

You’ll see a note that a confirmation email was sent to you. Check your inbox for an email from USPhoneBook with the subject “Complete your usphonebook.com Privacy Request” and click the button in the email labeled “Click here to fill out the form.”

Note: This link expires in 24 hours, so if you do not click it in that timeframe, you will need to resubmit your request and receive another email confirmation with a fresh link.

4. Complete the USPhoneBook Opt Out Form

Fill out the Opt-Out Request Confirmation form, then tick the box confirming the information is correct. Complete the second CAPTCHA, and click Confirm Removal Process.

This step involves providing your email address to USPhoneBook. It can be avoided completely if you let our privacy team handle it.

5. Wait for the Confirmation Page

You’ll be redirected to a confirmation page, which means you’ve completed the removal request process. If you are not directed to this page, check the troubleshooting tips below for possible next steps.

6. Receive Email Confirmation

Look for the email with the subject “usphonebook.com Privacy Request In Progress.” This lets you know your submission was received, and you don’t need to do anything further unless notified.

Watch for the final email titled “usphonebook.com Privacy Request Processed.” Per information on USPhoneBook’s site, your removal request will be processed within 72 hours of submission.

While you wait, check whether your same personal details are published on TruePeopleSearch and FastPeopleSearch.

Guides on how to remove yourself from USPhoneBook published before 2026 describe an older process at usphonebook.com/opt-out that involved searching for your own record and clicking a “Remove Record” button. If you land on this older page, use the footer link instead. The privacy-request form has replaced the previous step that required searching for your record.

Other Ways To Submit a USPhoneBook Opt Out

If the online form fails, or you would rather not submit more personal data to a data broker, USPhoneBook publishes a phone line and a mailing address you can use to contact them about your US Phone Book opt out.

Phone

Call USPhoneBook at 469-983-2441. Have your name, address, and phone number that you want removed ready. Before ending your call, ask for a reference number so you have a record of your request. If you need to call or contact USPhoneBook again in the future, provide this reference number.

Mail

Mail your request for USPhoneBook removal to:

USPhoneBook
P.O. Box 660675
Dallas, TX 75266-0675

Retain a copy of what you send, and keep in mind that mailed requests take longer than the online form. Due to this delay, mail is typically the last option to try, only if all other methods have been unsuccessful.

Contact Form

The USPhoneBook contact form can be accessed at usphonebook.com/contact. You can use this form to submit a question about US Phone Book removal. Choose “Other” in the drop-down menu and enter your information and message.

The form includes a space for the URL of the listing, so you can enter the specific personal search result you are requesting to remove. For example: https://www.usphonebook.com/john-smith/ca.

State Privacy Rights

Several state privacy laws give residents a right to request deletion of personal information. This is the legal basis of the site’s “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link.

This is general information rather than legal advice. NetReputation does not offer legal counsel. Questions about a specific situation should be directed to an attorney.

Delete Your Data From Hundreds of Registered Data Brokers at Once

California residents can now file one request that reaches every data broker registered with the state, using the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, or DROP, run by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA). Note that CPPA states that DROP is free to use. Get started at privacy.ca.gov/drop/.

The CPPA explains that completing this process involves three stages.

1. Verify Eligibility

Identity is verified through the California Identity Gateway or Login.gov, and the CPPA states that DROP does not retain your information. The first step of eligibility verification is to verify that you’re a California resident.

2. Create a Profile

Once your eligibility is confirmed, you’ll create a profile. Enter your data, and data brokers will compare the info with their records. If they find a match, they will delete the data they have about you, with some exceptions.

3. Submit the Request

Review the data and submit, and you will receive confirmation of your deletion request.

Consumers could begin submitting these requests on August 1, 2026. As of that date, data brokers are required to delete the requester’s data within 90 days, and brokers must keep deleting on a 45-day cycle going forward. DROP was created by California’s Delete Act (SB 362), codified at California Civil Code section 1798.99.86.

DROP covers brokers registered with California, so those outside California cannot use it, and a DROP request reaches a broker only if that broker is on the state registry. The direct USPhoneBook form remains the way to clear your USPhoneBook listing, while DROP casts a wider net across California-registered brokers. You can use both.

NetReputation’s guides offer general information rather than legal advice. Concerns about specific situations should be directed to an attorney.

What Happens After You Opt Out of USPhoneBook

USPhoneBook states that it processes removal requests within 72 hours of the email confirmation. Independent removal guides report a wider real-world range, from same-day to roughly nine days, so if you’re still listed on USPhoneBook on day four, nothing is necessarily wrong.

To verify USPhoneBook removal, complete a search using your phone number, and then search again separately using your name and address. This is necessary because a person can hold more than one record, and clearing one does not clear the others. Any record still visible requires its own request.

This process must be repeated to maintain your USPhoneBook opt out. USPhoneBook rebuilds listings when it refreshes data from public records and other brokers, so a removed listing can reappear over time.

To keep your information private, re-check the USPhoneBook database periodically and repeat the opt-out process, or partner with an internet privacy service that can handle ongoing broker monitoring for you.

To take control of your data, contact NetReputation for a free reputation analysis.

USPhoneBook Opt Out Not Working? How To Fix It

The most common cause of USPhoneBook opt out not working is an expired or unopened confirmation email. If you’ve completed the steps above to request USPhoneBook removal, but the opt out did not work, try these troubleshooting steps.

My USPhoneBook Opt Out Confirmation Email Never Arrived

If you don’t see the confirmation email from USPhoneBook, search your inbox and spam folder for the subject line “Complete your usphonebook.com Privacy Request.” If you find the email in spam, you may want to mark it as “not spam,” so the next confirmation from USPhoneBook will go to your inbox instead.

If you don’t find the email, check that the email address you provided has no typos. If you find the email, but it was sent more than 24 hours ago, restart the request, because the verification link will have expired at that point.

My USPhoneBook Listing Is Still There

USPhoneBook states that requests are processed within 72 hours, so it is normal for your listing to remain visible during that time. However, it is also common for records to be filed under multiple data points. You may have a listing under a maiden name or former address, for example, and these require separate requests for USPhoneBook removal.

When you submit those separate requests, be sure to use the exact spelling or wording of the alternate listing, rather than the data that matches the request you already submitted.

My USPhoneBook Opt-Out Page Won’t Load

USPhoneBook sits behind bot-protection that sometimes blocks or challenges visitors. To work around this, try using a different browser or temporarily disabling your ad blocker or VPN. You can also try reaching the page through USPhoneBook’s footer link rather than the direct URL.

My Listing Came Back

As noted above, USPhoneBook relists records after refreshing their database. If your listing reappears after a previous USPhoneBook removal, submit a fresh removal request for the new record.

These repeat requests are the normal pattern, not a sign something went wrong. To avoid spending more time and effort on this repetitive process, you can ask an internet privacy service to manage these removal requests for you.

USPhoneBook Is One of Dozens of Sites Listing You

The same public records that feed USPhoneBook feed dozens of other people-search sites, so removing one listing narrows the exposure without closing it. For a comprehensive approach, see our master list of people-search opt-out guides.

TruePeopleSearch Opt-Out

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Fast People Search Removal

Opt out of FastPeopleSearch, which publishes the same names, addresses, and phone numbers.

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People-Search Directory

Our master directory covers opt-out steps for dozens of people-search and data broker sites.

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What Is USPhoneBook and Where Does It Get Your Data?

USPhoneBook is a free people-search and reverse-phone-lookup site that compiles public records into profiles and publishes them without asking permission from the profile subjects.

These personal profiles include:

• Full name
• Age
• Current and previous street addresses
• Landline and mobile numbers
• Email addresses
• Relatives and associates

USPhoneBook obtains this data from public records such as property deeds, voter rolls, court filings, subscriptions, and marriage and divorce records, plus phone directories and data purchased from other brokers. Accessing this information about you does not require your consent, because it is all gathered from public records.

Users looking for information on USPhoneBook can search by phone number, name, and street address. With any of these pieces of information, USPhoneBook site users can find a complete profile to obtain the rest of your data.

If you prefer to keep your information private, you can complete the US Phone Book opt out process. However, opting out of one site does nothing to remove your data from other similar sites, such as unitedstatesphonebook.com.

Is USPhoneBook Legit, Legal, and Accurate?

USPhoneBook is a real, operating business rather than a scam. Its publication of public records is lawful under current United States law.

While the site is legitimate as a business, it still creates real exposure. Anyone can retrieve your address and phone number for free. However, several state privacy laws now give residents certain deletion rights, which is why the USPhoneBook site carries a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link. Those who prefer to keep their information private can use this link to complete a USPhoneBook opt-out.

As for accuracy, this is inconsistent across records, with some information proving true and other data being incorrect. Records commonly mix former addresses, wrong ages, and relatives who are not related. These inaccurate records are still worth removing, because the people reading them cannot tell which parts are wrong.

NetReputation does not offer legal advice. Consult an attorney for counsel on specific situations.

Should You Opt Out of USPhoneBook?

There are a lot of reasons to want to remove your personal information from USPhoneBook and other data brokers.

When anyone can access your phone number, they can call, text, or leave voicemails. Even if you block one phone number, they can continue harassing you from other numbers.

Even worse, when someone accesses your personal information, you’re at a higher risk of identity theft. Additionally, if there’s inaccurate information about you online, it could cause serious damage to your online reputation. This, in turn, can negatively affect professional and personal opportunities.

Even when nothing has gone wrong yet, a proactive effort can be worthwhile. A published address and phone number are raw material for spam, robocalls, and account-recovery attacks, and removing this information before there is a problem is cheaper than reacting.

If you decide to opt out of USPhoneBook, you can accomplish this via one of two routes: a DIY approach or an internet privacy protection service.

Protect Your Online Presence With NetReputation

While performing a US Phone Book opt out is a great first step to keeping your private information inaccessible, it’s still likely that your personal info will show up in a Google Search.

USPhoneBook is far from the only data broker site online. People-search websites constantly scrape the internet for phone numbers and other personal information, and it’s highly likely that your data is on multiple other sites at the moment.

To take control of your data online and guide the narrative about your personal or professional brand, speak with an ORM expert today by calling 800-200-3000 or filling out the contact form below.

Frequently Asked Questions About USPhoneBook Opt Out

How does USPhoneBook have my information?

USPhoneBook scrapes information from public records, such as marriage and divorce records, court filings, voter registrations, birth and death records, and magazine subscriptions. It may also obtain data from other phone directories and data brokers.

Is USPhoneBook legit?

USPhoneBook is a legitimate operating business. It is not a scam; however, this does not make its processes immune to error. Some data profiles contain inaccurate information.

Is USPhoneBook legal?

Yes. People-search sites such as USPhoneBook operate through the use of records that are already public, and federal law does not broadly prohibit republishing that data. State privacy laws, however, give residents a right to request the removal of their personal information. This is why USPhoneBook includes a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link on their site.

How long does a USPhoneBook opt out take?

USPhoneBook states that opt-out requests are processed in 72 hours. Other sources note that this timeframe can be longer in practice. Submitting the request itself takes a few minutes to complete.

Why did my information come back after I opted out?

The USPhoneBook database refreshes when the site obtains new public records. This can cause your data to reappear. Each time this occurs, you must resubmit the USPhoneBook removal request to opt out, or you can partner with a monitoring service to handle this for you.

Can I remove someone else's information from USPhoneBook?

USPhoneBook’s removal request form asks whom the request is for. You can select “I am the subject of the request” or “I am an authorized agent of the subject of the request.”

Does opting out of USPhoneBook remove me from other people-search sites?

No. Even if the sites are affiliated, each one requires a separate opt-out request to remove your information. However, an internet privacy protection service can provide continuous monitoring and removal from hundreds of broker sites for you.