How to Opt Out of RealPeopleSearch

RealPeopleSearch is a people-search website that makes personal information like your name, address, phone number, and relatives freely available to anyone who searches for you. If your data is listed on this site, here's a complete guide to getting it removed.

What Is RealPeopleSearch?

RealPeopleSearch (realpeoplesearch.com) is a free people-search engine that aggregates publicly available data into searchable profiles. It positions itself as a tool for reconnecting with lost contacts, but the result is that your personal details are exposed to anyone — including scammers, stalkers, and data harvesters.

Information that may appear on your RealPeopleSearch profile includes:

• Full legal name and any known aliases
• Current and past home addresses
• Phone numbers (mobile and landline)
• Email addresses
• Age and estimated date of birth
• Names of relatives and associates
• Neighbors and roommates

This information is compiled from voter registrations, property records, phone directories, social media, and commercial data providers.

How to Opt Out of RealPeopleSearch

Step 1: Search for Your Profile

1. Go to realpeoplesearch.com
2. Enter your name and state to find your listing
3. Click on your profile to see the full details displayed
4. Copy the URL of your profile page

Step 2: Go to the Remove My Info Page

1. Visit realpeoplesearch.com/about/remove-my-info (or click the "Remove My Info" link at the bottom of the site)
2. Fill in the form with your name, email address, profile URL (from Step 1), and your reason for opting out
3. Note: the form may require a Gmail account
4. Submit the form

Alternative method: Email contact@realpeoplesearch.com with your profile URL and a request to remove your information.

Step 3: Confirm Removal

1. Check your email for any confirmation or verification steps
2. Do NOT click any "Get Full Report" buttons on the site — these redirect to third-party services and are not part of the removal process

Step 4: Verify Removal

1. Wait 24 to 48 hours
2. Search for yourself again on RealPeopleSearch
3. Confirm that your profile no longer appears

If There's No Direct Opt-Out Form

If you can't find a removal form on the website:

• Check the privacy policy for opt-out instructions and contact information
• Send an email to any listed contact address requesting removal, including your profile URL and full name
• Use a CCPA or state privacy law request template — search for "CCPA data deletion request template" for a formal letter format that adds legal weight to your request

Reducing Your Public Records Footprint

People-search sites like RealPeopleSearch source most of their data from public records. You can reduce your exposure at the source by:

• Requesting an unlisted phone number from your carrier
• Using a PO Box instead of your home address for voter registration and public filings
• Opting out of voter registration data sharing — many states allow you to suppress your registration from public data requests
• Registering property through an LLC or trust to keep your home address off public property records
• Using privacy-focused email addresses that aren't linked to your real name for online accounts

Let PrivacyOn Remove You Automatically

RealPeopleSearch is one of hundreds of people-search sites that may have your personal data. Manually opting out of each — and repeating the process when your information inevitably reappears — is a losing battle.

PrivacyOn automates the entire process, submitting removal requests to 100+ data brokers and people-search sites on your behalf. With 24/7 monitoring, PrivacyOn detects when your data is re-listed and takes action immediately, keeping your personal information off the web without constant manual effort.