Intelius is one of the most-visited people-search sites on the web. With over 60 million searches per year, Intelius aggregates public records, court filings, property data, and social media information into detailed profiles on virtually every American adult.
Your Intelius profile likely shows your phone number, current and past addresses, email addresses, relatives, criminal records, and more. Here's how to remove it.
How to Opt Out of Intelius (Step by Step)
Step 1: Find Your Listing
Go to intelius.com and search for your name. Select the correct state and city if prompted. If you've lived in multiple places, you may have several listings — each needs to be removed separately.Step 2: Copy the Profile URL
When you find your profile, copy the full URL from your browser's address bar. You'll need this for the opt-out form.Step 3: Submit the Opt-Out Request
Go to intelius.com/optout. Paste your profile URL into the field and enter your email address. Click "Submit Request."Step 4: Check Your Email
Intelius sends a confirmation link. Click it within 24 hours. If you don't see the email, check your spam folder and add help@intelius.com to your contacts.Step 5: Wait for Processing
Removal typically takes 48–72 hours. After processing, search for your name again to confirm your profile no longer appears.What Information Does Intelius Show?
- Full name and known aliases
- Phone numbers (landline, cell, VoIP)
- Current and past addresses (going back decades)
- Email addresses
- Age and date of birth
- Relatives, roommates, and associates
- Criminal and civil court records
- Property records (purchase price, mortgage, square footage)
- Marriage and divorce records
- Professional licenses
Intelius Opt-Out Tips
- Multiple listings require multiple opt-outs — Each profile URL is distinct
- Intelius and BeenVerified are under the same parent company — Opting out of one does NOT opt you out of the other
- Verification email can be slow — Wait up to 10 minutes, check spam, then request a resend
- Data reappears — Intelius re-scrapes public records periodically. Set a reminder to re-check every 6 months, or use an automated service
What If the Opt-Out Page Doesn't Work?
If the opt-out form fails: 1. Try a different browser (Chrome or Firefox) 2. Clear your cookies and cache 3. Email privacy@intelius.com with your profile URL and a removal request 4. Use the "Contact Us" form on Intelius's support page
Sites You Also Need to Opt Out Of
Intelius is part of the PeopleConnect / BeenVerified family. These sites share data and require separate opt-outs:
| Site | Opt-Out Link | |------|-------------| | BeenVerified | beenverified.com/optout | | PeopleLooker | peoplelooker.com/optout | | SmartBackgroundCheck | smartbackgroundcheck.com/optout | | CheckPeople | checkpeople.com/optout |
Manual vs Automated Removal
| | Manual | CyberForget | |--|--------|-------------| | Time per opt-out | 2–5 min | Automatic | | All sister sites | 15–20 min total | Automatic | | Re-opt-out (every 6 months) | Manual re-do | Continuous | | Monitoring | None | 24/7 |
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*Updated: July 2026. Opt-out processes may change. Contact Intelius support with questions about specific listings.*
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