How to remove yourself from Privaterecords
What they publish
Sex offender status, arrest and court records, marital status, social media/dating profiles, address history, relatives, contact information — claims "12+ billion records from thousands of sources"
Removing yourself, step by step
0 of 6 done- Enter your name and state, then search for your listing
- Click your record to select it
- Provide email, full name, address, phone number, and complete the CAPTCHA
- Submit, then open the verification email and click the confirmation link to finalize removal
- Re-check periodically since re-listing is common
Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.
How they confirm it
email confirmation link required to finalize removal
If they ignore you
Contact Private Records LLC directly via privacy contact listed in their policy; CCPA complaint if CA resident
Re-listing risk for this site: High — the company's own guidance warns "PrivateRecords may add your information again even after you successfully opt out," requiring periodic re-checks
Common questions
How do I remove myself from Privaterecords?
Use Privaterecords's opt-out page (privaterecords.net/optOut/name/landing). The guide above lists 6 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.
How long does Privaterecords take to remove my information?
5–10 minutes to submit; deletion is near-immediate once the confirmation link is clicked. That is what our research recorded; the site may take longer.
Do I have to solve a CAPTCHA to opt out of Privaterecords?
Their opt-out form has a CAPTCHA, so you complete it yourself.
Will my information come back on Privaterecords?
High — the company's own guidance warns "PrivateRecords may add your information again even after you successfully opt out," requiring periodic re-checks. Check again in about 60 days.