How to Remove Yourself from BeenVerified (2026 Complete Guide)

What is BeenVerified?

BeenVerified is a popular background check service and people-search website that compiles personal information from various sources. It's used by millions of people to look up others, which means your personal details are likely accessible to anyone willing to pay.

Information BeenVerified May Have About You:

• Full legal name and known aliases
• Date of birth and age
• Current and historical addresses
• Phone numbers
• Email addresses
• Social media accounts
• Criminal records
• Court records
• Property ownership
• Relatives and associates
• Employment history

The Privacy Risks of BeenVerified

Your BeenVerified profile can be used for:

• Doxxing: Publishing your personal information online
• Stalking: Locating your home address
• Social Engineering: Gathering details for scam attempts
• Discrimination: Background checks by landlords or employers using incomplete data

How to Remove Your Information from BeenVerified

Step 1: Find Your Profile

• Visit BeenVerified.com
• Search for your name and state
• Locate your profile(s) - you may have multiple
• Note down each profile URL

Step 2: Go to the Opt-Out Page

• Navigate to: beenverified.com/faq/opt-out
• Or search "BeenVerified opt out" in Google

Step 3: Search and Select Your Records

• Enter your first name, last name, and state
• Click "Search"
• Find your listing in the results
• Click "Proceed with opt-out"

Step 4: Verify Your Identity

• Enter your email address
• Complete the verification process
• You'll receive a confirmation email

Step 5: Confirm via Email

• Open the email from BeenVerified
• Click the verification link
• Your opt-out request is now submitted

Processing Time

BeenVerified states removal takes 24 hours, but in practice, it can take up to 7 days for your listing to disappear completely.

After Removal: What's Next?

Removing yourself from BeenVerified is just the beginning. Your data exists on dozens of similar sites:

• Whitepages
• Spokeo
• Intelius
• PeopleFinder
• TruePeopleSearch
• Radaris
• And many more...

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