To opt out of CheckPeople.com, go to checkpeople.com/do-not-sell-info (disable your VPN first if you have one active). Search by name, city, and state, complete the CAPTCHA, and click Search. Click Remove Record on your matching profile, enter a disposable email, complete a second CAPTCHA, and submit. Click Confirm Request in the email you receive. Removal takes 5 to 7 days. No ID required.
If you use a VPN, disable it before starting – the opt-out page may block VPN traffic
CheckPeople.com's opt-out form can block or fail to load correctly when accessed through a VPN or proxy. If the page does not load, the search returns no results, or the removal button does not appear, temporarily disable your VPN and try again. Once you have confirmed the removal in Step 5, you can re-enable it.
CheckPeople.com is a people search and background check website that compiles personal information from public records, social media, and other sources. It publishes your full name, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, criminal records, social media profiles, relatives, marriage and divorce records, traffic records, and court documents. This guide covers the official, free opt-out process, last updated May 2026.
No account and no ID required. Disable any active VPN before you begin. Have your email inbox accessible – a confirmation link is required to finalise the request.
CheckPeople has a dedicated opt-out page reachable via direct URL or the site footer. If you have a VPN active, disable it before loading the page – VPN traffic can prevent the form from loading or returning search results.
Go to https://checkpeople.com/do-not-sell-info, or click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" in the site footer.
The opt-out page includes a search form that looks up your profile in CheckPeople's database. City and state narrow the results if you have a common name.
Enter your first name, last name, city, and state, complete the CAPTCHA, and click Search.
The search results display profiles matching your name and location. Find the one that belongs to you and initiate the removal.
Find your matching profile in the results and click Remove Record.
After clicking Remove Record, a form asks for your email address and a second CAPTCHA. The email is used to send the confirmation link. The removal is not processed until you click that link.
Enter a disposable email address, complete the CAPTCHA, and click Submit.
CheckPeople sends a confirmation email after submission. The removal request is not finalised until you click the Confirm Request link inside.
Open the email from CheckPeople and click the Confirm Request link. Check your spam or junk folder if it does not arrive within 5 minutes.
CheckPeople has a longer processing window than most people search sites. Do not check the site too early. Clear your browser cache before verifying to avoid seeing a cached version of your profile.
Wait 5 to 7 days, clear your browser cache, then search your name on CheckPeople.com. If your profile does not appear, the removal was successful.
Go to checkpeople.com/do-not-sell-info (disable your VPN first if you have one). Search by name, city, and state, complete the CAPTCHA, and click Search. Click Remove Record on your matching profile, enter a disposable email, complete a second CAPTCHA, and submit. Click Confirm Request in the email you receive. Removal takes 5 to 7 days. No ID required.
The most common cause is an active VPN or proxy. CheckPeople.com can block opt-out requests from VPN IP addresses, which may prevent the page from loading, the search from returning results, or the removal button from appearing. Disable your VPN and try again.
5 to 7 days after clicking the confirmation link. CheckPeople does not send a removal notification, so search your name on the site after 7 days. Clear your browser cache before checking to avoid seeing a cached version of your profile.
No. Only email verification and CAPTCHA are required. No ID, account, or payment is needed at any point in the process.
Each profile requires a separate removal request through the opt-out form. If you have many profiles, email [email protected] directly and provide the details for each record.
Yes, completely free. No account, ID, or payment is required. Do not pay any third-party service that claims to remove you from CheckPeople on your behalf.
Yes, it can. CheckPeople regularly imports new public records. A change of address, new court filing, or updated voter registration can cause your profile to reappear. Check the site every 3 to 6 months and repeat the process if needed.
Your opt-out request has been confirmed with CheckPeople.com. Your profile should be removed within 5 to 7 days.
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