To opt out of LocateFamily, find your listing on locatefamily.com, then either click the trash-can icon beside it or copy the listing URL and the number next to your name into the removal form at locatefamily.com/removal2.html. Confirm the request by email. It takes about 10 minutes, and removal usually shows within two weeks.
LocateFamily is a free people-finder directory that publishes names alongside home addresses and phone numbers, sorted alphabetically so anyone can browse to your entry without even typing a search. Unlike paid background-check sites, it does not put anything behind a paywall, which is exactly why it ends up in so many stalking and harassment cases. Here is how to get your listing removed and keep it from coming back.
What Information Does LocateFamily Show?
A typical LocateFamily listing includes:
- Your full name (often with variations or a middle initial)
- Current or past home address
- Landline and sometimes mobile phone numbers
- Other people at the same address, which can expose household members and relatives
The data comes from public directories and aggregator feeds that many people-search sites share. That is why the same address-and-phone combination that shows up on LocateFamily often also appears on sites like FastPeopleSearch and TruePeopleSearch.
Protect Yourself While You Opt Out
LocateFamily's removal form asks for an email address and may ask for contact details. Use a masked or secondary email address so you do not hand the site fresh, verified contact information in the process of trying to remove old information.
Step 1: Find Your LocateFamily Listing
Go to locatefamily.com. Rather than relying on the search bar, browse to your surname using the alphabetical index — listings are grouped by letter and last name, and browsing is often more reliable than search. Look for every entry that matches you, including old addresses and name variations. Each one has to be removed separately.
Step 2: Use the Trash-Can Icon If It Appears
If you see a small garbage-can icon to the right of your listing, click it. This takes you straight to an opt-out form pre-linked to that entry. Fill in the requested details and submit, then skip ahead to Step 4.
Step 3: Use the Manual Removal Form If There Is No Icon
Many listings do not show the icon. In that case:
- Write down the number to the left of your name in the listing.
- Click your listing and copy the full URL from your browser's address bar.
- Go to locatefamily.com/removal2.html.
- Paste the listing URL, enter the listing number, add your email address, and submit.
Step 4: Confirm the Request by Email
LocateFamily may send a verification email. Open it and click the confirmation link — unconfirmed requests are typically not processed. Check your spam folder if nothing arrives within an hour.
Step 5: Check Back in Two Weeks
LocateFamily does not publish a removal timeline. Most confirmed requests are reported to clear within about 3–10 business days. Search for yourself again after two weeks. If the listing is still live, resubmit using the manual form and keep a screenshot of the submission.
Why Listings Come Back
LocateFamily pulls from shared directory and aggregator feeds. When those feeds refresh, a removed listing can reappear — sometimes under a slightly different name spelling or a new listing number. Plan to re-check every few months, or let a monitoring service do it for you.
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Removing One Site Is Not Enough
Opting out of LocateFamily only removes you from LocateFamily. The same address and phone number are usually listed on dozens of other brokers, including similarly named sites such as LocatePeople. Doing every opt-out by hand means tracking forms, verification emails and re-listings across 100+ sites, indefinitely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LocateFamily legit?
LocateFamily is a real, free people-finder directory, not a scam site in the sense of stealing payment details. But it publishes personal addresses and phone numbers without consent, and some users report being uneasy about the contact details its removal form requests. Use a masked email when you opt out.
How do I remove myself from LocateFamily?
Find your listing, then click the trash-can icon beside it or submit the listing URL and listing number at locatefamily.com/removal2.html. Confirm the request by email and check back in about two weeks.
How long does LocateFamily take to remove a listing?
LocateFamily does not state a timeline. Removal guides report roughly 3–10 business days after you confirm by email. If your listing is still visible after two weeks, resubmit the request.
Does LocateFamily charge to remove my information?
No. The opt-out is free. Be wary of any third-party site that asks for payment specifically to remove a LocateFamily listing on your behalf without also covering other brokers.
Why did my LocateFamily listing come back?
LocateFamily rebuilds listings from shared data feeds, so a refreshed feed can re-create your entry, sometimes with a new listing number. Re-check every few months, or use a service such as PrivacyOn that monitors and resubmits automatically.
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