How to Opt Out of PeopleSearchNow

PeopleSearchNow is a people-search website that aggregates public records, voter data, property filings, and telecom information to build detailed profiles on millions of Americans. If you have ever searched for yourself online and found your address, phone number, or relatives listed on this site, here is how to get that data removed.

What Information Does PeopleSearchNow Collect?

PeopleSearchNow pulls data from a wide range of public and commercial sources. A typical profile may include:

• Full name and known aliases
• Current and past home addresses
• Phone numbers (landline and mobile)
• Email addresses
• Names of relatives, roommates, and associates
• Age and date of birth
• Property ownership records

All of this information is available to anyone who visits the site, making it a significant privacy concern for people who want to keep their personal details out of easy reach.

Step-by-Step Opt-Out Guide

Step 1 -- Go to the Opt-Out Page

Navigate to peoplesearchnow.com and scroll to the bottom of the page. Click the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link in the footer. This will open the opt-out instructions page. Scroll down to the section labeled "How to Opt Out" and click the Opt-Out Form link. You can also go directly to peoplesearchnow.com/opt-out.

Step 2 -- Agree to the Terms

On the opt-out form page, you will see two checkbox agreements related to the removal request terms and conditions. Check both boxes to confirm that you understand and agree to the terms.

Step 3 -- Enter Your Email and Complete the CAPTCHA

Type your email address into the provided field. This is the address where PeopleSearchNow will send a verification link. Complete the security CAPTCHA to prove you are not a bot, then click the "Opt Out My Info" button.

Step 4 -- Verify via Email

Check your inbox for a confirmation email from PeopleSearchNow. Click the verification link inside the email to proceed. If you do not see the email within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder.

Step 5 -- Find and Select Your Record

After clicking the verification link, you will be taken to a search page. Enter your first name, last name, and city/state, then click the magnifying glass icon to search. Browse through the results until you find the record that matches your information.

Step 6 -- Remove Your Record

Click the "View All Info" button next to your record to confirm that it is yours. Once you have verified the details, click "Remove Record" to submit the removal request.

Step 7 -- Confirm and Wait

You will see an on-screen confirmation that your opt-out request has been received. PeopleSearchNow states that removal requests are processed within approximately 72 hours.

What If You Have Multiple Listings?

It is common to have more than one record on PeopleSearchNow, especially if you have moved frequently or have a common name. You will need to repeat the removal process for each separate listing. Try searching by different variations of your name, previous addresses, and phone numbers to make sure you catch every entry.

Limitations of Manual Opt-Outs

PeopleSearchNow is only one of more than 100 data broker websites that may be exposing your personal information right now. Other well-known sites include Spokeo, WhitePages, BeenVerified, TruePeopleSearch, and Radaris. Each one has its own opt-out form, its own verification process, and its own timeline for removal.

Manually tracking and repeating opt-out requests across all of these sites is extremely time-consuming. Worse, many brokers will re-list your data within weeks or months as they receive fresh batches of public records.

This is exactly the problem that PrivacyOn was built to solve. PrivacyOn automatically monitors over 100 data broker sites, submits removal requests on your behalf, and continuously checks to make sure your information stays removed. Instead of spending hours every few months filling out forms and checking results, you can let PrivacyOn handle it all in the background.

Additional Steps to Protect Your Privacy

Opting out of PeopleSearchNow is a great first step, but you should also consider these broader privacy measures:

• Opt out of other major data brokers: Sites like Spokeo, Intelius, and WhitePages all require separate removal requests.
• Tighten your social media settings: Make sure your profiles on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms are not publicly sharing your location, phone number, or email.
• Use a PO Box or virtual mailbox: Keeping your home address off public documents reduces the data available to brokers.
• Freeze your credit: Contact Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to place a security freeze, preventing unauthorized access to your credit report.
• Set up alerts: Use Google Alerts for your name so you are notified any time new information about you appears online.

By combining data broker opt-outs with these additional privacy practices, you can dramatically reduce the amount of personal information that is publicly accessible about you.