How to Opt-Out of BackgroundCheckers in 2025

Backgroundcheckers opt out guide

This guide was updated Feb. 6, 2024.

The easiest way to get your data off of BackgroundCheckers is to have us do it for you. Check out our plans to sign up.

We hope you find this backgroundcheckers opt out guide helpful!

1. Go to www.backgroundcheckers.net.

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2. On the bottom of the page click the “Do Not Sell My Info” link.

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3. Enter your first and last names, then city and state. Click the search button.

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4. When you find your record, click the link to your profile.

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5. Enter your information, complete the captcha, and click the "Submit" button.

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6. Check your inbox for the confirmation email then click the removal link (or copy and paste it into your browser).

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7. Success! You have submitted your removal request successfully.

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If any of this information is out of date, please let us know and we will work to update it.