All Guides
🟢 Easy10 minutesPeople SearchRepopulates

How to Remove Yourself from Intelius

Data collected: name, phone, address, email, relatives, criminal, property. Last verified: Mon Mar 30 2026 19:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)

What Intelius Collects

Intelius is a major people search and background check service that aggregates public records, criminal databases, property records, and commercial data sources. Their profiles include your name, phone numbers, home addresses, email addresses, relatives, criminal records, and property ownership. Intelius is part of the PeopleConnect network, which also includes TruthFinder, BeenVerified, InstantCheckmate, USSearch, and PeopleFinder — a single opt-out through Intelius covers all PeopleConnect brands.

How to Remove Yourself

Step 1: Go to the Intelius Opt-Out Page

Visit intelius.com/opt-out. Note: you may be redirected to the PeopleConnect Suppression Center — this is normal and the opt-out still works.

Step 2: Enter Your Information

Enter your first name, last name, and the state you live in.

Step 3: Find Your Profile

Browse the search results and click on the record matching your information.

Step 4: Submit Your Email

Provide a valid email address for verification. Intelius uses email-first verification.

Step 5: Verify via Email

Check your inbox for an email from Intelius/PeopleConnect. Click the verification link.

Step 6: Complete the Opt-Out

After clicking the email link, you may be asked to complete additional verification (such as confirming your phone number). Once verified, your suppression request is submitted.

Step 7: Wait for Processing

Removal takes approximately 7 business days. The suppression means your profile won't appear in name searches — your data is not deleted, just hidden from public display.

Important Notes

  • One opt-out covers ALL PeopleConnect brands: Intelius, TruthFinder, InstantCheckmate, USSearch, and PeopleFinder all use the same suppression infrastructure — one request through Intelius suppresses your data across all of them
  • Suppression is not deletion — your data remains in PeopleConnect's systems but won't be displayed
  • Set a calendar reminder to recheck every 90 days
  • Phone verification may be required in addition to email

Contact / Email Template

Subject: Suppression Request — [Your Full Name]

To Intelius/PeopleConnect Privacy Team,

I am writing to request suppression of my personal information from intelius.com and all affiliated PeopleConnect services (TruthFinder, InstantCheckmate, USSearch, PeopleFinder, and any other brands under your network).

I request that my name, phone number, home address, email address, and any associated profiles be removed from all name-based search results across your platform.

First Name: [Your First Name] Last Name: [Your Last Name] State: [Your State] Email: [Your Email]

Please confirm and process this suppression within 7 business days.

Sincerely, [Your Full Name]

Email Template

Can't use the online form? Send this email directly to privacy@intelius.com

Subject: Privacy Opt-Out Request

Dear Intelius Privacy Team,

I am submitting this opt-out request to have my personal information removed from Intelius.

Full Name: [Your Full Name]
Email: [Your Email]
Current Address: [Your Address]

Under your privacy policy, I request permanent removal of all records and data associated with my identity. Please confirm completion by email.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]

Want to skip the manual work?

The average person appears on 50+ data broker sites. Removing yourself manually takes 8–12 hours and needs to be repeated every 90 days. Incogni handles all 180+ brokers automatically.

Track your progress

Use the checklist to track which brokers you've completed.

Open Checklist