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Directions on how to remove yourself from the top sites are listed below. It is recommended that you scan some form of identification, such as your state-issued drivers license. Just remember to black out your photo and ID number. Find an error with any of these instructions? Let us know!

Click here to visit the AddressSearch opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

Click here to learn more about opting out of Acxiom.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

In order to opt-out of Ameridex, you will have to send them a letter requesting that they do so:

  • Ameridex
  • P.O. Box 193061
  • San Francisco, CA 94119-3051

Last Updated: 9/22/2011

In order to opt-out of Ancestry.com, you will have to send an email to customersolutions@ancestry.com including your email address, the URL address to the page in which the information appears, and which portion of the page you would like to have removed. You will then be asked to provide a government issued ID.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

Click here to visit Archive's opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

In order to opt-out of Aristotle.com, you will have to send an email to remove@aristotle.com asking to be removed from their databases.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

First, search Been Verified's site here to be sure that you're listed. Then, send an email to Support@BeenVerified.com, providing them with the following information and asking for removal from their databases: first name, last name, middle initial, aliases and AKAs, current address, age, and date of birth. After sending this email, you will receive confirmation of your opt-out request, and then another notifying you of your information's deletion.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

Dirty Phone Book no longer provides a valid mailing address, so the only way to contact them is via email at info@dirtyphonebook.com.

Last Updated: 1/16/2012

In order to opt-opt of DOBSearch, you must fax a copy of your state issued ID or driver's license in order to verify your identity. Fax the copy of your identification to 516-717-3012 and allow four to six weeks for your request to be processed.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

In order to opt-out, you will need to fill out this form.

Last Updated: 12/19/2011

Click here to visit the FindPeopleOnPlus opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

To check if your information is in this site's database, run a search on yourself. If the results say "Available," that means that at least some of your information exists in their database. To ensure your name and number do not appear when someone searches for your phone number, fill out this form.

Last Updated: 12/19/2011

Click here to visit InstantPeopleFinder's opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

Click here to visit the Intelius opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

In order to opt-out of Jigsaw, search for yourself here to ensure you have a profile. If you do, you will be able to log in and set preferences on what information you would like to be public.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

To opt-out of kgbpeople, send them a message via this online contact form.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

LexisNexis will comply with opt-outs if you are a person protected by law, including law enforcement officers, public officials, and elected officials. They may opt-out private individuals as well, if you meet certain criteria, such as people who are facing substantial risk of physical harm or who are victims of identity theft. These people may request to opt-out by providing documentation substantiating the risks of their information being avilable online.

If you are a law enforcement officer or public official, submit a letter from your supervisor stating that your position exposes you to a threat of death or serious bodily harm; or

If you are a victim of identity theft, submit a copy of a police report documenting the identity theft or documentation that verifies the identity theft claim such as a letter from your credit card company, and an Identity Theft Affidavit; or

If you are at risk of physical harm but do not work in law enforcement, submit a copy of a court protective order, a copy of a police report or similar documentation such as a letter from a social worker, a shelter administrator or a health care professional.

All opt-outs may be submitted via this form, or by email at privacy.information.mgr@lexisnexis.com.

Last Updated: 1/16/2012

In order to opt-out, you will need to email a copy of your state-issued ID to optout@lookup.com (please cross out your photo and ID number). Please allow 4-6 weeks for them to process your request.

Last Updated: 12/9/2011

In order to opt-out, you will need to fax a copy of your state-issued ID (please cross out your photo and ID number) to 425-974-6242. Please allow 4-6 weeks for them to process your request.

Last Updated: 1/16/2012

To opt-out of MerlinData, you will have to send them a message via this contact form including your full name, complete address, current telephone number, and date of birth.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

Since MyLife has been posing all sorts of issues for our users, it seems that the simplest way to opt-out of this site is by contacting their customer service email or phone number. Send them an email at privacy@mylife.com or give them a call at 1-888-704-1900.

Last Updated: 12/6/2011

In order to opt-out of NumberGuru, we recommend sending an email to Support@BeenVerified.com.

Last Updated: 10/11/2011

Click here to visit Peeepl's contact page. Change the subject to "Data remove request" and send them a message requesting that they opt-out your information.

Last Updated: 9/17/2011

Click here to visit the Peekyou opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

In order to opt-out of PeopleFinders, you must mail in this form.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

To opt-out of PeopleLookup, you must fax a copy of your state issued ID card or driver's license to 425-974-6194. Allow four to six weeks for your request to be processed.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

In order to opt-out of PeopleSearchNow, you must send them a letter including your complete name, any aliases or AKAs, your complete current address, your previous addresses, and date of birth to:

  • PeopleSearchNow.com/Opt-Out
  • P.O. Box 29502 #64729
  • Las Vegas, NV 89126-9502

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

Click here to visit the PeopleSmart opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

Opting out of this site is very simple. Just fill out this simple form. Then, you'll want to run a search on yourself to verify that your opt-out request has been successfully processed.

Last Updated: 12/19/2011

Though Pipl provides no clear opt-out instructions, we suggest shooting them an email at mail@pipl.com.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

In order to opt-out of PrivateEye, you will have to mail them a letter including these details.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

In order to opt-out of PublicBackgroundChecks, you must send them a letter including your complete name, any aliases or AKAs, your complete current address, your previous addresses going back 20 years, and date of birth to:

  • Public Background Checks
  • 305 5th Avenue S, Suite 201
  • La Crosse, WI 54601

It is also very helpful to include a print out of the records that you wish to have suppressed.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

In order to opt-out of PublicRecords, fax a copy of your state ID to 425-974-6194. Or, if you prefer, mail it to:

  • PublicRecords.com Consumer Affairs
  • P.O. Box 808
  • Bothell, WA 98041-0808

Please allow four to six weeks for your request to be processed.

Last Updated: 9/17/2011

In order to opt-out of PublicRecordsNow, you must send them a letter including your complete name, any aliases or AKAs, your complete current address, your previous addresses going back 20 years, and date of birth to:

  • Opt-Out/PublicRecordsNow.com
  • P.O. Box 110850
  • Naples, Fl 34108

It is also very helpful to include a print out of the records that you wish to have suppressed.

Please note: PublicRecordsNow can block your records from being shown in many, but not necessarily all, of their search results.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

Click here to visit the Radaris opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

Click here to view RapLeaf's opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

Click here to view ReversePhoneLookup's opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

Since Spoke's opt-out email address is apparently no longer in order, we suggest shooting them a quick message via their contact form here.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

Click here to visit the Spokeo opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

Click here to view TopPeopleFinder's opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

To opt-out of USA-People-Search, you will have to mail in this form.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

In order to opt-out of US Identify, you will need to fill out the form, available here. Mail it to:

  • Opt-Out/USIdentify.com
  • 1030 E HWY 377 Ste 110-213
  • Granbury, TX 76048

Please note: they will only accept requests via this mailed in form.

Last Updated: 11/14/2011

First, search USSearch here on the record you would like to have removed, then click on "this is the record I would like to block." They will then provide you with a page that you must print out and mail in, along with a photocopy of your current ID.

Last Updated: 11/14/2011

In order to opt-out of PublicRecordsNow, you must send them a letter including your complete name, any aliases or AKAs, your complete current address, your previous addresses going back 20 years, and date of birth to:

  • Opt-Out/Veromi.net
  • 1821 Q Street
  • Sacramento, CA 95811

It is also very helpful to include a print out of the records that you wish to have suppressed.

Please note: Veromi can block your records from being shown in many, but not necessarily all, of their search results.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

In order to opt-out of WhitePages.com, search for yourself here. Once your name shows up in the search results, click on the listing that you would like to remove. On the details page, scroll down to the bottom of the page (below the map). Click on the link that says "Is this you? Remove your listing." You will be taken to the next page where you must verify the listing is the one you want to remove.

Please note: If you have already claimed your listing, you WILL NOT see the "Is this you? Remove your listing" link. You must edit your information upon logging into your account.

Last Updated: 12/6/2011

Since Wink is powered by MyLife, be sure to opt-out by contacting customer care at 1-888-704-1900, or by email at privacy@mylife.com.

Last Updated: 9/17/2011

Click here to visit the Zabasearch opt-out page.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011

In order to opt-out of ZoomInfo, email remove@zoominfo the link where your profile appears and they will investigate. ZoomInfo cannot fulfill your request unless you include the link to your profile, so be sure to include it in your email message.

Last Updated: 8/25/2011

123People provides detailed instructions here on how to remove specific search results from your name.

Last Updated: 8/19/2011