To opt out of Affordable Background Checks (affordablebackgroundchecks.com), go to the site's Contact Us page, select "Privacy Issues" from the dropdown, describe the records you want removed, and submit. A representative typically responds within 48 hours to process the removal. It's free — and opting out of the parent broker InfoTracer removes you from Affordable Background Checks at the same time.
What Is Affordable Background Checks?
Affordable Background Checks (affordablebackgroundchecks.com) is a background check and public records site that aggregates data from courts, government agencies, and third-party data brokers. It sells access to reports containing your personal history — often for as little as a dollar or two — making it a common resource for stalkers, angry exes, and low-effort scammers.
Records may include:
- Full name, aliases, and known variations
- Current and previous addresses
- Phone numbers
- Age and date of birth
- Relatives, associates, and household members
- Court records, including criminal and civil filings
- Marriage, divorce, and property records
- Bankruptcy filings
- Vehicle and driver records (where publicly available)
Affordable Background Checks shares its data pipeline with InfoTracer, a large aggregator of public records. Removing yourself from InfoTracer also removes you from Affordable Background Checks — some users find that shortcut faster than dealing with the Affordable Background Checks contact form directly.
Court Records Can't Be Sealed — But Their Aggregation Can Be Stopped
Affordable Background Checks pulls from public court records, which can't be deleted from the government's own systems. What can be stopped is the aggregation and resale of those records to anyone with a credit card. That's exactly what an opt-out does — it removes the record from Affordable Background Checks' searchable database, not from the underlying government source.
How to Opt Out of Affordable Background Checks: Step-by-Step
Step 1: Find Your Record
Go to affordablebackgroundchecks.com and search your name and state. Verify the record is yours — pay attention to age, city, and relatives — and copy the URL of your listing.
Step 2: Open the Contact Form
From the homepage, click Contact Us in the footer or top navigation. In the contact form, select "Privacy Issues" from the subject dropdown. This routes your request to the privacy team.
Step 3: Describe What You Want Removed
In the message body, include:
- Your full name as it appears on the record
- Your date of birth or approximate age
- Your current city and state
- The URL of the record you copied in Step 1
- A clear opt-out request such as: "I am requesting that all records associated with the above information be permanently removed from affordablebackgroundchecks.com and any affiliated databases under my applicable state privacy laws."
Reference the specific privacy law that applies to you — CCPA (California), CDPA (Virginia), CPA (Colorado), CTDPA (Connecticut), Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, or the general "right to delete" if your state doesn't have a specific statute.
Step 4: Enter a Valid Email and Submit
Use an email you can check. Affordable Background Checks does not send a verification link like some brokers, but they may email you asking for clarification.
Step 5: Wait for the Response
A representative typically reaches out within 48 hours to confirm the removal or ask for verification. Actual de-indexing usually takes 3 to 10 business days. Save the confirmation email for your records.
Faster Alternative: Opt Out of InfoTracer
Because Affordable Background Checks shares data with InfoTracer, a single opt-out at infotracer.com/optout can also remove your data from Affordable Background Checks. If you're comfortable submitting a government ID scan (with sensitive fields blurred) for verification, the InfoTracer opt-out is often faster and more reliable than the Affordable Background Checks contact form.
InfoTracer opt-out steps:
- Go to infotracer.com/optout
- Search your name and click your matching record
- Enter your email and submit
- Click the verification link in the email
- Upload a redacted ID (blur name, address, DOB, and ID number — leave only your photo visible)
- Wait 5-7 business days for confirmation
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Verify Removal After 10 Days
Return to affordablebackgroundchecks.com and search yourself again. If your record is still visible, resend the Contact Us form with a follow-up citing your first request. Reference specific privacy laws in your follow-up.
Important Notes and Gotchas
- The opt-out is free. Never pay a third party who claims they can remove you from Affordable Background Checks — the process is free and takes a few minutes.
- Data can be re-added. Affordable Background Checks continuously pulls fresh public records. A removed record may reappear as new data becomes available. Recheck every 90 days.
- Multiple records may exist. Search under maiden names, initials, past cities, and common name variations. Each unique record needs its own opt-out mention.
- Removal does not delete court records. The underlying government records remain public. Removal only stops Affordable Background Checks from aggregating and reselling them.
- Watch for lookalike sites. BackgroundChecks.com, FreeBackgroundChecks.com, and CyberBackgroundChecks.com are separate services with separate opt-outs. Removing yourself from one has no effect on the others.
Sample Opt-Out Message
"To Whom It May Concern: I am requesting that all records associated with [Full Name], DOB [Month/Year], residing in [City, State], be permanently removed from affordablebackgroundchecks.com and any affiliated databases. This request is submitted under [California CCPA / Virginia CDPA / applicable state statute]. Record URL: [paste URL]. Please confirm removal in writing to this email address."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is opting out of Affordable Background Checks free?
Yes. The Contact Us form at affordablebackgroundchecks.com is free, and the alternative InfoTracer opt-out at infotracer.com/optout is also free. Third-party services charging you specifically for Affordable Background Checks removal are running the same free process.
How long does it take Affordable Background Checks to process an opt-out?
A representative typically responds within 48 hours. Actual de-indexing of your record from search results usually completes within 3 to 10 business days. Google's cached listing may linger another 1-2 weeks.
Does opting out of InfoTracer also remove me from Affordable Background Checks?
Yes. Affordable Background Checks and InfoTracer share the same data pipeline. A verified InfoTracer opt-out at infotracer.com/optout typically removes you from both sites at once.
Will my Affordable Background Checks record come back after I opt out?
Possibly. Affordable Background Checks pulls from public records that update continuously. New court filings, address changes, or marriage records can create a new profile within months. Recheck every 90 days, or use PrivacyOn to automate ongoing monitoring.
Can I remove court records from Affordable Background Checks?
Yes — the opt-out removes court records from the searchable Affordable Background Checks database. But the underlying court records remain public in the government's own systems. Sealing or expunging those requires a separate legal process through the court that issued them.
Does removing my info from Affordable Background Checks remove it from other background check sites?
Only from Affordable Background Checks and its InfoTracer network. Independent background check sites like BackgroundChecks.com, CyberBackgroundChecks.com, Advanced Background Checks, and BeenVerified each require their own separate opt-outs.