Opt-Out Guide

How to Opt Out of BeenVerified

BeenVerified provides background check and people-search services drawing from billions of public records. Their reports include criminal history, contact info, social media, and property records, making them a popular tool for employers and landlords.

Difficulty:Easy (2/5)

Estimated time:5-10 minutes

What data does BeenVerified collect?

Full name, age, and date of birth
Criminal and court records
Current and past addresses
Phone numbers and email addresses
Social media accounts
Property ownership records

Step-by-step removal instructions

1Locate your record

Go to beenverified.com and search for yourself by name and state. Identify the record that matches your personal details.

2Start the opt-out process

Navigate to beenverified.com/faq/opt-out and follow the link to their opt-out tool. Enter your name and state to pull up your record.

3Submit and verify

Select the record you want removed and submit the opt-out request. BeenVerified will send a confirmation email. Click the link in the email to complete the process. Removal typically takes 24 hours.

Common pitfalls to avoid

BeenVerified shares data with PeopleLooker, so you may need to opt out of both sites separately.

Records can reappear within 90 days as new public record data is ingested.

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