In this post, we’ll cover what RecordsFinder is and Step-by-Step instructions on How to Opt Out of RecordsFinder.
What is RecordsFinder?
RecordsFinder is a powerful search engine that scans millions of public records. With RecordsFinder, users can quickly and easily access criminal records, marriage and divorce records, birth and death certificates, property records, liens, driving records, assets and more.
However, there are risks associated with sites like RecordsFinder. Your personal information may be exposed in the search results for anyone to view, and the information displayed may not be accurate or up-to-date.
How do I Opt Out and Remove Myself from RecordsFinder?
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like RecordsFinder:
- Sign up for Optery's automated opt out and data deletion service. Our service will monitor and remove your profile from dozens of data brokers on an ongoing basis. Click here to sign up and get started with a free account and to learn about our automated service plans.
- Remove your personal information from RecordsFinder by following the steps outlined below. Optery provides guides with step-by-step opt out instructions for many other data brokers here.
- If you are a resident of California, you can opt out of data broker sites that follow the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) law. Click here to review Instructions for submitting a CCPA Data Deletion Request.
If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah or Virginia opt out instructions are provided after step 7 below.
If you are not a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah or Virginia, follow the opt out instructions below.
How do I Opt Out of RecordsFinder Manually?
1) Go to the RecordsFinder website here: RecordsFinder.com. Scroll down to the bottom of the homepage and click on the Opt Out link.
2) In the personal information removal form provided, enter your first and last name, select the state where you live from the drop-down, and enter the city where you live. Then click the SUBMIT button.
3) Several reports with personal information will appear. Locate your personal record from the list and check the box under the Select Record column. A Remove Data button will appear under the Request to Remove my Data column. Click the Remove Data button.
4) In the next form that appears, enter your email address, a comment if you want, complete the security CAPTCHA and click the Submit button.
IMPORTANT: Whenever contacting a data broker, we highly recommend using a disposable email address, and NOT using your own primary email address. Data brokers are known to add you to their marketing lists and databases whenever you contact them, even if the purpose is to opt out! For more info on Disposable Emails click here
5) A message will appear instructing you to check your email inbox for an email from RecordsFinder to confirm your opt out request.
6) 小heck your inbox for an email from RecordsFinder, open the email and click the Click Here link to confirm your personal data removal request.
7) RecordsFinder will process your opt out and remove your personal information from their website.
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah and Virginia State Resident specific opt out instructions are provided below.
1) Go to the RecordsFinder website here: RecordsFinder.com. Scroll down to the bottom of the homepage and click on the Exercise My Privacy Rights link.
2) Click the HERE link under the state where you live to begin your opt out.
3) A RecordsFinder Privacy Web Form will appear. Select your state from the options, click the Myself and Delete My Information boxes, enter your first name, last name, email address, and reason for your opt out in the Request Details box. Middle name, date of birth and phone number are optional. Complete the security CAPTCHA and click the Submit button.
IMPORTANT: Whenever contacting a data broker, we highly recommend using a disposable email address, and NOT using your own primary email address. Data brokers are known to add you to their marketing lists and databases whenever you contact them, even if the purpose is to opt out! For more info on Disposable Emails click here
4) RecordsFinder will send you an identity verification email.
5) 小heck your inbox for an email from RecordsFinder and open it. Click the Confirm Email button to process your opt out.
6) Confirmation of your opt out request will appear and your personal data will be removed from the RecordsFinder website.
You have taken a simple, but important step towards reclaiming your privacy. However, there are hundreds of People Search Sites out there displaying peoples’ personal information. They are constantly changing and being updated. It’s nearly impossible to stay on top of these data brokers which is why we offer our premium service that monitors and removes your profile from dozens of data brokers continuously. We do all the work. You get your time back and more peace of mind. Bonus tip: if you’re a business owner worried about the security of your employees, we also have Optery for Business.