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IInstant Checkmate·People-search site
Remove yourself from Instant Checkmate
Instant Checkmate is part of PeopleConnect, so you opt out for free at suppression.peopleconnect.us. Verify your email, enter your date of birth and legal name, select your record, confirm with a one-time code and set it to suppressed. The same request covers Intelius, TruthFinder and US Search.
Free first check · Results stay private
FreeCost to opt out
About 48 hoursTypical removal time
Email link and codeVerification
Yes, recheck oftenCan it come back?
How to remove yourself from Instant Checkmate
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Find your listing
Search your name and state on Instant Checkmate so you know which record is yours: age, past cities and relatives help you tell people apart.
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Open the PeopleConnect Suppression Center
Instant Checkmate's opt-outs run through PeopleConnect at suppression.peopleconnect.us. Enter an email address and click the verification link it sends. The link expires quickly, so open it right away.
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Confirm your details
Enter your date of birth and full legal name, then pick the record that matches you. Only select records that are really yours.
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Verify with a code
PeopleConnect sends a one-time code to an email address or phone number already on the record. Enter it to prove the record is yours.
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Set the record to suppressed
Choose to suppress the record and save. Take a screenshot of the confirmation, then search again in a few days.
Official page: PeopleConnect Suppression Center ↗
What Instant Checkmate shows about you
Instant Checkmate can show your home address, phone number, criminal and court records, relatives and social profiles. Instant Checkmate sells background reports that can include arrest and court records alongside contact details. Its search pages are free to browse, and the full report sits behind a subscription.
Good to know
You don't need to buy a report to opt out. Everything happens in PeopleConnect's Suppression Center, which handles the whole Intelius family of sites.
Related sites
Instant Checkmate shares a back end with Intelius, TruthFinder and US Search. One PeopleConnect suppression covers these brands.
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Finds every listing
We search Instant Checkmate for every profile tied to your name, phone, email and past addresses, including duplicates and family listings the opt-out form won't show you.
Files and confirms the opt-out
We submit the removal, handle the verification steps, and check that the listing is actually gone.
Watches for it coming back
People-search sites re-add records from public data. We recheck Instant Checkmate and file again whenever your listing returns.
Covers the copycat sites
The same records show up on other people-search sites. One scan covers them along with Instant Checkmate.
Instant Checkmate: frequently asked questions
Is it free to remove yourself from Instant Checkmate?
Yes. Instant Checkmate's opt-out is free. You never need to buy a report or a subscription to remove your information.
How long does Instant Checkmate take?
About 48 hours is typical. Search again after that, and follow up with Instant Checkmate if the listing is still there.
Will my information come back on Instant Checkmate?
It can. Instant Checkmate keeps adding records from public and commercial sources, so a new listing can appear after a move, a new phone number or a data refresh. Check again every few months.
Does opting out of Instant Checkmate remove me from other sites?
Instant Checkmate shares a back end with Intelius, TruthFinder and US Search. One PeopleConnect suppression covers these brands. Every other people-search site needs its own request.
Sources
- BADBOOL: Big Ass Data Broker Opt-Out List (updated Sept 2026)
- Incogni: TruthFinder opt-out guide (PeopleConnect process)
Last reviewed . Removal processes change often; if a step looks different, follow the site's current instructions.
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