OfficialUSA.com is a people search directory that publishes personal details pulled from public records, making your name, address, phone number, and more freely available to anyone online. Here's how to opt out and remove your information from the site.
What Information Does OfficialUSA Collect?
OfficialUSA compiles detailed personal profiles from public records and other data sources. Information displayed on the site may include:
- Full name and age
- Current and historical home addresses
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Known relatives and associates
- Property ownership records
- Business affiliations
- Voter registration data
The site makes it easy for anyone — employers, landlords, strangers, or bad actors — to look up your personal details in seconds.
How to Opt Out of OfficialUSA: Step-by-Step
OfficialUSA offers a relatively fast opt-out process. Most profiles are removed within 24-48 hours. Follow these steps:
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Search for your profile:
Go to officialusa.com and enter your name in the search bar. Click the search icon and browse the results to find your listing.
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Go to the opt-out page:
Navigate to officialusa.com/opt-out/ directly. You can also find this link by scrolling to the bottom of any page on the site and clicking "Do Not Sell My Information" in the footer.
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Submit your email:
Enter your email address on the opt-out page. OfficialUSA will use this to verify your identity and process your request.
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Select your record:
Find your record in the results, then choose the listing you want removed and click "Remove."
Quick Removal
OfficialUSA is one of the faster data brokers when it comes to processing removals. Your profile should be removed within 24-48 hours after completing the opt-out process.
Alternative Removal Method
If you prefer not to use the online opt-out tool, you can send a removal request directly via email to the OfficialUSA support team. Include your full name, the URL of your profile on the site, and a clear request for data removal.
Important Things to Know
- Removal is temporary: OfficialUSA regularly updates its database from public records sources. Your profile may be re-created after your initial opt-out, requiring you to go through the process again.
- Multiple profiles possible: If you've lived at different addresses or had name changes, you may have several profiles on OfficialUSA. Search for all variations and opt out of each one separately.
- Use a secondary email: Protect your primary email by using a disposable or secondary email address for the opt-out process.
- Related sites: OfficialUSA is related to Xlek.com (which was formerly known as OfficialUSA). If your data is on one, it may appear on the other. Be sure to opt out of both sites.
Data Brokers Share Information
Many data brokers source their information from the same public records databases. Opting out of OfficialUSA won't remove your data from the dozens of other people search sites that likely also have your information. A comprehensive approach is needed for real privacy protection.
Go Beyond OfficialUSA
OfficialUSA is one of over 100 data brokers that may be exposing your personal information. Manually opting out of each one is a time-consuming, repetitive process — and it's one you'll need to redo every few months as brokers re-add your data.
PrivacyOn handles all of this automatically. PrivacyOn continuously scans over 100 data broker sites for your personal information, submits removal requests on your behalf, and monitors to ensure your data stays off these sites. With 24/7 monitoring, dark web scanning, and family plans that cover up to 5 people, PrivacyOn offers the most comprehensive and affordable data removal protection available.
Start Protecting Your Privacy
Every minute your personal information is publicly available on sites like OfficialUSA, you're at risk for identity theft, spam, and unwanted contact. Take the first step by opting out today, and consider PrivacyOn for ongoing protection against the entire data broker ecosystem.