How to remove yourself from PeopleByName
PeopleByName is a basic people directory that lists names with phone numbers and addresses. Its removal runs through a remove page that may require an email request rather than instant self-service, so it can take a little persistence.
To remove yourself from PeopleByName, submit the official opt-out request at www.peoplebyname.com (Email / removal form; takes about Varies, difficulty: Moderate). Removal is free — you never have to pay a broker to take your listing down. Brokers re-scrape public records, so re-check in a few months or use monitoring that re-removes new listings automatically.
Name, phone number, address and relatives.
Why removing yourself from PeopleByName matters
On PeopleByName, anyone can look you up — often for just a few dollars — and pull name, phone number, address and relatives. 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 PeopleByName listing cuts off one of the easiest public sources of that data about you.
Opting out of PeopleByName is fairly straightforward, with one extra verification step — it works via email / removal form, and removal times vary. It is free: under U.S. privacy laws PeopleByName has to honor opt-out requests, so never pay a "removal" fee. Have your details ready for the verification step, then re-check in a few weeks to make sure the listing stayed down.
How to opt out of PeopleByName, step by step
Find your listing on peoplebyname.com and note the exact URL.
Go to peoplebyname.com/remove.php and follow the removal instructions.
If there’s no instant confirmation, email the address listed citing the listing URL and your request to remove it.
Keep a copy and follow up if the listing remains after a few days.
Link verified June 2026 — brokers change their forms, so confirm it’s the official peoplebyname.com opt-out before entering anything.
Watch out: Removal here can be manual — save your request and re-send if your listing is still visible after several days.
Sample opt-out letter for PeopleByName
Some brokers accept (or require) a written deletion request by email. Here’s a ready-to-send template addressed to PeopleByName — open it in the generator to add your details and your state’s legal basis.
To the Privacy / Opt-Out Team at PeopleByName, 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]
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Why is PeopleByName harder to remove from?
It uses a simpler, sometimes email-based removal rather than an instant form, so it may need a follow-up.
Is it free?
Yes — you never need to pay to remove your own listing.
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