How to remove yourself from RecentlyBooked
What they publish
Arrest and booking records with mugshots, charges, bond/bail information and county jail rosters, sourced from "county sheriff's offices and other official law enforcement agencies", refreshed "often daily"
Removing yourself, step by step
0 of 5 done- Find the record URL on recentlybooked.com
- Gather documentation for your ground (dismissal, expungement or sealing order, or proof of misidentification)
- Email info@recentlybooked.com with the URL, your full name, arrest date, state and county, the reason, and the documents
- Do not pay anyone for removal — the site states it charges no fees
- After removal, request recrawling of the stale page from search engines; the FAQ notes cached copies may persist
Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.
How they confirm it
the record URL, full name, arrest date, state and county, the reason for removal, and legal documentation where applicable (Mugshot Removal Policy)
If they ignore you
State attorney general; many states restrict commercial mugshot publication or charging for removal ; not found in the CA data broker registry (2026-10-05)
Re-listing risk for this site: High — data is re-pulled from county sources, often daily
Common questions
How do I remove myself from RecentlyBooked?
Email their privacy address, info@recentlybooked.com. The guide above lists 5 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.
Will my information come back on RecentlyBooked?
High — data is re-pulled from county sources, often daily. Check again in about 60 days.