To opt out of FastPeopleSearch, visit fastpeoplesearch.com/removal, enter your email, complete the CAPTCHA, search your name and city, click Remove My Record, and confirm the verification email. It is free, requires no account, and most records disappear within 24 to 48 hours. This 2026 guide walks you through every step and shows you how to stop your listing from coming back.
What Information FastPeopleSearch Exposes
FastPeopleSearch compiles public records and commercial data into a single free profile that typically includes:
- Full name, age, and date of birth
- Current and previous home addresses
- Cell and landline phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Relatives, household members, and known associates
Because the site is free and requires no login, anyone — marketers, scammers, or someone you'd rather not hear from — can pull this profile in seconds. That's why removing yourself is one of the highest-impact privacy steps you can take. FastPeopleSearch is far from the only offender; see our guide to opting out of people-search sites for the bigger picture.
Why You Should Remove Yourself From FastPeopleSearch
A public FastPeopleSearch profile isn't just a privacy nuisance — it's a starting point for real harm. Identity thieves use exposed addresses and birthdates to clear security questions and open accounts in your name. Scammers and robocallers harvest the phone numbers. Stalkers and abusers use the address and relative data to physically locate people. Removing your listing shrinks that attack surface and makes you meaningfully harder to target, which is why a data-broker opt-out is one of the first moves recommended after any kind of harassment or identity-theft scare.
Step 1: Go to the Official Removal Page
Open fastpeoplesearch.com/removal in your browser. This is the only official opt-out URL — avoid third-party sites that offer to submit the request on your behalf unless you have verified their legitimacy. Enter your email address (you'll need to click a verification link there in a moment), tick the box to agree to the terms, complete the “I'm not a robot” CAPTCHA, and click Begin Removal Process.
Step 2: Find Your Listing
Enter your full name, city, and state, then click Free Search. Scan the results for the profile that matches your details — check the age and known relatives to confirm it's yours. If you have a common name, you may need to click into a few results to be sure. It is common to have multiple listings under old addresses or nicknames, so keep note of any additional profiles for later.
Step 3: Remove Your Record
Click View Free Details beneath your listing, then click the red Remove My Record button. FastPeopleSearch will confirm the removal request has been queued and send a verification email to the address you provided.
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Step 4: Confirm the Verification Email
Open your inbox and click the confirmation link in the message from FastPeopleSearch. Your request is not processed until you confirm — without this step, nothing happens. If the email is not in your inbox after 15 minutes, check your spam folder.
How long does removal take?
FastPeopleSearch is one of the faster brokers to act on requests — most records are removed within 24 to 48 hours of email verification, and almost always within 72 hours.
How to Opt Out of FastPeopleSearch by Phone
Prefer not to use the web form? You can request removal by calling (866) 679-8725. Give the representative only the information the site already publishes about you — your name, current and past addresses, and age — and ask them to remove the record. Avoid volunteering any details they don't already have. Note that phone opt-outs can be slower to process than the web form, so the online method is still the fastest route in most cases.
Will Your Information Come Back?
Possibly. FastPeopleSearch rebuilds its database from public records and third-party data sources, so a new record can appear weeks or months after you opt out — especially if you move, register to vote, buy a home, or your details surface in a new public filing. A one-time opt-out is not a permanent fix.
Opting out once is not permanent
Set a reminder to re-check FastPeopleSearch every three months, and remember that your data almost certainly lives on dozens of other brokers too. To stay off the internet for real, you either need to keep monitoring manually or use an automated removal service.
Is FastPeopleSearch Legal?
Yes. FastPeopleSearch operates legally by aggregating information that is already part of the public record — property filings, voter registrations, court records, and commercially available data. It is not a Consumer Reporting Agency, so its data may not be used for credit, employment, or tenant-screening decisions. You have the right to opt out under state privacy laws in California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, Utah, and a growing list of others, but the underlying public records that feed FastPeopleSearch remain available, which is why re-listing happens. For more, see is it legal for data brokers to sell your information?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remove my name from Fast People Search for free?
Use the official fastpeoplesearch.com/removal page following the steps above. The opt-out is completely free — you never have to pay or create an account. FastPeopleSearch does not charge for removals and has no paid “fast-track” option.
How long does the FastPeopleSearch opt-out take?
Most records are removed within 24 to 48 hours after you click the verification link in the confirmation email. If your listing is still visible after 72 hours, resubmit the request or call (866) 679-8725.
Do I need an account to opt out?
No. FastPeopleSearch only requires a valid email address for the verification step. There is no account or subscription involved, and you should never be asked for a password or payment.
What if I have more than one listing?
It's common to appear more than once, often under old addresses or name variations. Search again after your first removal and repeat the process for each profile you find. Each listing has its own URL and must be removed individually.
Can I remove someone else — like a deceased family member?
FastPeopleSearch technically requires the person named in the listing to make the request, but in practice a close family member acting on behalf of a deceased or incapacitated person can submit the removal. Include a brief note explaining the situation when confirming the email.
How do I stop my information from reappearing?
You can't erase the underlying public records, but you can monitor for new listings every few months and re-submit removals as they appear — or automate the entire process with a service like PrivacyOn that continually re-checks and re-submits on your behalf.
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FastPeopleSearch is just one of more than 100 sites that may be exposing your personal information, and manually opting out of each — then re-checking them forever — is a real job. PrivacyOn finds your listings across the major data brokers, submits removals on your behalf, and keeps monitoring so your information stays down for good. Start with our full data-broker opt-out guide, or let PrivacyOn handle it for you automatically starting at $8.33/month.