How to remove yourself from MugshotLook
MugshotLook is a mugshot and public-records lookup site that scrapes police and public sources. Unlike the email-only mugshot sites, it offers a self-serve opt-out reached from a footer privacy link. The request is confirmed by clicking a link in your email.
Mugshot photos, name, arrest records, public-records profile data.
Why removing yourself from MugshotLook matters
On MugshotLook, anyone can look you up — often for just a few dollars — and pull mugshot photos, name, arrest records, public-records profile data. That is more than enough to target you with spam and phishing, fuel robocalls, or in the worst cases enable stalking, doxxing or identity theft. Removing your MugshotLook listing cuts off one of the easiest public sources of that data about you.
Opting out of MugshotLook is quick and straightforward — it works via online form + email verification, and removals usually process in 5-10 min. It is free: under U.S. privacy laws MugshotLook has to honor opt-out requests, so never pay a "removal" fee. Most people finish it in just a few minutes.
How to opt out of MugshotLook, step by step
Open mugshotlook.com and scroll to the footer
Click Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Info
Search your full name and state, then open the matching record and click Continue
Complete the opt-out form, solve the CAPTCHA, and submit
Open the confirmation email and click the verification link to finalize
Link verified June 2026 — brokers change their forms, so confirm it’s the official mugshotlook.com opt-out before entering anything.
Watch out: Your data can resurface because the site re-pulls from aggregator feeds, so save your confirmation and recheck the site periodically.
Sample opt-out letter for MugshotLook
Some brokers accept (or require) a written deletion request by email. Here’s a ready-to-send template addressed to MugshotLook — open it in the generator to add your details and your state’s legal basis.
To the Privacy / Opt-Out Team at MugshotLook, I am writing to request that you remove my listing and delete all personal information you hold about me, and that you stop selling or sharing it. I am making this request as a consumer exercising your opt-out and deletion process. To identify my records: Full name: [Your full name] Please take the following actions: 1. Delete all personal information you have collected about me. 2. Suppress my profile so it no longer appears on your website or any affiliated/partner sites. 3. Stop selling, sharing or licensing my personal information to third parties. 4. Confirm in writing once these steps are complete. Please process this request and respond within 45 days. If you need to verify my identity, contact me using the details above — but please do not require more information than is necessary to do so. Thank you for your prompt attention. Sincerely, [Your full name]
MugshotLook is one of hundreds
Removing MugshotLook is a great start — but your data is on many more sites, and MugshotLook can re-list you within weeks. PersProtect removes you from 499 broker and people-search sites and keeps re-checking so you stay off.
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Where is the opt-out link?
It is the Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Info link in the footer of mugshotlook.com, which opens the removal/search form.
How long until my listing comes down?
Processing typically takes a few days up to about 7-30 days after you confirm via the email link.
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