To opt out of LexisNexis, go to optout.lexisnexis.com, select "I do not want my information shared" from the dropdown (this avoids identity document requirements), enter your name and all current and previous addresses, add a disposable contact, and click Confirm Request. Save the confirmation number. Processing takes up to 30 days. If your record persists, call 1-888-497-0011 with your confirmation number.
LexisNexis is different from every other data broker in this library – and more important to opt out of
Most data brokers publish your information on websites for anyone to search. LexisNexis sells your data directly to insurers, employers, landlords, lenders, law firms, and government agencies. Your LexisNexis record can influence insurance premiums, background checks, tenant screening decisions, and legal proceedings – without you ever seeing a public profile on their site. This is why opting out takes longer and requires more address history than a typical people search removal.
LexisNexis is a major data broker that collects and sells personal information from public records, credit reports, and other sources to businesses, insurers, employers, law firms, and government agencies. It holds your full name, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security number, financial history, court records, property records, vehicle registrations, and professional licenses. This guide covers the official, free opt-out process, last updated May 2026.
No ID required if you select the correct opt-out reason. Have all your current and previous addresses ready – the more complete, the more thorough the suppression. A US IP address may be required.
LexisNexis has a dedicated opt-out portal separate from their main website. The form walks you through several screens – click Next through the introductory pages until you reach the reason selection.
Open your browser and go to https://optout.lexisnexis.com. Click Next through the introductory screens to reach the request form.
The form presents several opt-out reasons. The reason you choose determines whether LexisNexis will ask you to provide identity documents. Selecting "I do not want my information shared" is the standard privacy opt-out and does not require any documents.
From the dropdown menu, select "I do not want my information shared" and click Next.
LexisNexis asks for your name to search its records. You do not need to provide your Social Security number for the standard privacy opt-out.
Enter your first name and last name. Middle name is optional. Leave the SSN field blank and click Next.
LexisNexis stores records tied to every address you have ever lived at. Providing only your current address will suppress the most recent record but may leave older entries active. Including all previous addresses maximises the scope of your suppression.
Enter your current address in full (street, city, state, ZIP). Then add each previous address where LexisNexis may hold records for you. Click Next when finished.
LexisNexis asks for a phone number or email address for follow-up. This is used if they need to contact you about the request. You can opt out of postal mail at this step as well.
Enter a disposable phone number or email address. Check the box to opt out of postal mail if you wish. Click Confirm Request.
LexisNexis has the longest processing window of any major data broker – up to 30 days. LexisNexis does not send a confirmation when suppression is applied, so you need to check back manually.
Wait up to 30 days, then check whether your information is still accessible. If your record persists after 30 days, call 1-888-497-0011 and have your confirmation number ready.
Go to optout.lexisnexis.com, select "I do not want my information shared" from the dropdown, enter your name and all current and previous addresses, add a disposable contact, and click Confirm Request. Save the confirmation number that appears. Processing takes up to 30 days. If your record persists, call 1-888-497-0011.
LexisNexis does not have a public consumer search portal. It sells your data directly to insurers, employers, landlords, lenders, and government agencies. Your record may be influencing insurance quotes, employment background checks, tenant screening, and legal research without you knowing. Opting out limits what those parties can access about you.
No. For the standard privacy opt-out, the SSN field is optional and you should leave it blank. Only select opt-out reasons related to identity theft or law enforcement if they genuinely apply – those pathways require additional documentation and trigger a different review process.
LexisNexis stores records tied to every address you have ever lived at. Providing only your current address suppresses the most recent record but may leave older entries active. Including all previous addresses ensures the broadest possible suppression.
Up to 30 days. This is the longest processing window of any major data broker. LexisNexis does not send a confirmation when suppression is applied. If your record persists after 30 days, call 1-888-497-0011 with your confirmation number.
Yes, completely free. No account, ID, or payment is required for the standard privacy opt-out. Do not pay any third-party service that claims to remove you from LexisNexis on your behalf.
Call LexisNexis directly at 1-888-497-0011 and provide the confirmation number from your original submission. If you did not save the confirmation number, resubmit the opt-out form to generate a new one.
Your suppression request has been filed with LexisNexis. Processing takes up to 30 days. Make sure you have saved your confirmation number.
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Doing this manually for every site takes most people 200 to 300 hours per year, and each site needs to be redone every few months.
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