To opt out of PublicDataUSA, search your name and state on publicdatausa.com, copy the URL of your listing, click "Remove My Information" at the bottom of the page, then submit your name, the listing URL and an email address with the CAPTCHA. It's free, takes about five minutes, and most listings disappear within a few days.
What Is PublicDataUSA?
PublicDataUSA (publicdatausa.com) is a free people-search site that compiles government and commercial records into searchable profiles. Privacy researchers at Optery and ClearNym report that it draws on sources such as Federal Election Commission and Small Business Administration records, FOIA-released government data and third-party data brokers. A typical listing can include:
- Your full name, aliases and approximate age
- Current and past home addresses
- Phone numbers and other contact details
- Relatives and possible associates
- Property records and vehicle sale records
- Political campaign contributions and business registrations
- In some cases, inferred demographic details such as religion or ethnicity
Because the site is free and needs no account, anyone — a scammer, an ex, an aggressive debt collector — can pull your address and relatives in seconds. It works much like PublicDataCheck and other public-records aggregators, and removing your listing is one of the quicker wins on any opt-out list.
Opting Out Doesn't Delete the Underlying Records
PublicDataUSA removes its own listing, but the government records it scraped still exist. That's why profiles can reappear after a data refresh. Our guide to removing your information from public records covers the sources upstream.
How to Opt Out of PublicDataUSA
Step 1: Find your listing
Go to publicdatausa.com and search your first name, last name and state. Open every result that matches you — people often have separate listings for old addresses or name variations. Open each one in its own browser tab.
Step 2: Copy your profile URL
For each matching listing, copy the full URL from your browser's address bar. You'll paste it into the removal form, and you'll need a separate request for each listing.
Step 3: Open the removal form
Scroll to the footer of the page and click Remove My Information. Some guides also list the direct form at publicdatausa.com/optout.php. Only use links on publicdatausa.com itself — never a third-party "removal" page that asks for payment.
Step 4: Submit your request
Enter your first and last name, paste the profile URL, and add an email address for confirmation. Complete the CAPTCHA and submit. Use a masked email alias rather than your main inbox so you don't hand the site a fresh, verified address.
Step 5: Confirm and verify removal
If PublicDataUSA sends a verification link or code by email, click it — unconfirmed requests are the most common reason an opt-out silently fails. Some users see their listing disappear immediately; others report 3 to 10 days. Search your name again after a week, and resubmit once if the listing is still live.
Repeat for Every Listing and Name Variation
Each request removes only the URL you submit. If you appear under a maiden name, middle name or previous state, repeat Steps 1 to 5 for each listing. Re-check every 3 to 6 months, since re-listing after a data refresh is common.
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PublicDataUSA is one of dozens of sites publishing the same records. If you're listed here, you're almost certainly on these too:
- FastPeopleSearch — one of the most-visited free people-search sites
- TruePeopleSearch — shows addresses, phones and relatives for free
- ClustrMaps — address-history and neighbour profiles
Doing each one by hand, then re-checking every few months, adds up to dozens of hours a year. That's the job a data removal service automates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PublicDataUSA opt-out free?
Yes. PublicDataUSA does not charge to remove a listing. If a website asks you to pay to be removed from PublicDataUSA, it's a third-party service, not the official opt-out.
How long does PublicDataUSA take to remove my information?
Some listings disappear immediately after you submit the form; others take 3 to 10 days after email verification. If your listing is still visible after 10 days, resubmit the request once using the same profile URL.
Where does PublicDataUSA get my information?
It compiles government records — including FEC campaign contribution data, Small Business Administration records and FOIA-released datasets — and combines them with property, vehicle and contact data from commercial data brokers.
Will my PublicDataUSA listing come back?
It can. Opting out removes the listing, not the public records behind it, so a new profile may appear after the site refreshes its data. Re-check every 3 to 6 months, or use an automated service like PrivacyOn that monitors and re-submits for you.
Do I need to opt out of each listing separately?
Yes. Each removal request covers one profile URL. If you have multiple listings — for example, under an old address or a maiden name — submit a separate request for each.