How to remove yourself from FamilyTreeNow
What they publish
Name, age, birth-year, current/past addresses, phone numbers, relatives and "possible associates", genealogy records (birth/death/census/military)
Removing yourself, step by step
0 of 6 done- Go to https://www.familytreenow.com/optout and complete the CAPTCHA to begin.
- Search with first/last name and state (avoid entering extra data like DOB or phone unless required).
- Locate your record in the results and open it.
- Click the red "Opt Out This Record" button.
- If prompted, verify via the emailed link .
- Repeat for duplicate/variant records; recheck within 72 hours.
Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.
How they confirm it
CAPTCHA at entry; newer guides also report an email verification link (older flow had none)
If they ignore you
Resubmit; contact form on site; state privacy deletion request; AG/FTC complaint
Re-listing risk for this site: Not officially stated; as a public-records aggregator, reappearance after new data loads is expected — recheck periodically
Common questions
How do I remove myself from FamilyTreeNow?
Use FamilyTreeNow's opt-out page (familytreenow.com/optout). The guide above lists 6 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.
How long does FamilyTreeNow take to remove my information?
most records removed immediately; up to 72 hours. That is what our research recorded; the site may take longer.
Do I have to solve a CAPTCHA to opt out of FamilyTreeNow?
Their opt-out form has a CAPTCHA, so you complete it yourself.
Will my information come back on FamilyTreeNow?
Not officially stated; as a public-records aggregator, reappearance after new data loads is expected — recheck periodically. Check again in about 60 days.