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Quick answer: To opt out of Spokeo for free, search your name on spokeo.com, open your listing and copy its web address. Paste it into the Spokeo opt-out form with your email address and click “Opt Out”. Then click the link in Spokeo’s confirmation email. Spokeo says most requests are processed in 24 to 48 hours.
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Before You Start
- It’s free. The form only asks for your listing’s web address and an email address.
- You need an email you can check right away. Spokeo sends a confirmation link, and the request doesn’t go through until you click it. Some people use a separate email address just for opt-outs.
- You may have more than one listing. Spokeo says each listing has its own web address and must be opted out on its own, so repeat the steps for each one.
Step 1: Find Your Spokeo Listing URL
- Go to spokeo.com and search your first and last name. Add your city and state if you can, to narrow the results.
- Open the result that matches you, and check the details to make sure it’s really your listing.
- Copy the web address from your browser’s address bar. Spokeo’s own example of a listing address looks like this:
spokeo.com/Smith-Sample/Houston/TX/p12345678. Spokeo’s form also accepts the address of a payment page for a listing.
Steps 2 to 4: Use the Spokeo Opt-Out Form
The form is at spokeo.com/optout. When we checked it in October 2026, it asked for two things:
- Paste your listing URL into the URL box.
- Enter your email address and click Opt Out.
- Confirm by email. Open the email from Spokeo and click the link inside. This step is required.
Spokeo says requests are usually processed in 24 to 48 hours, depending on the request and the amount of data. Search your name again after that to check that the listing is gone.
Spokeo Opt Out Not Working? Fixes
| Problem | What to try |
|---|---|
| The form rejects your URL | Copy it again from the listing page itself, not the search results. It should look like Spokeo’s example, ending in a code such as p12345678. |
| The confirmation email never arrives | Check your spam and promotions folders, then submit the form again. If it still doesn’t come, contact Spokeo’s customer care team or email privacy@spokeo.com. |
| The listing is still there after 48 hours | Make sure you clicked the link in the confirmation email. Large requests can take longer, so check again in a few days, then email privacy@spokeo.com. |
| You found more than one listing | Opt out each web address separately. Spokeo treats every listing on its own. |
| A listing came back months later | Spokeo says new public records can bring your information back without notice. Repeat the steps for the new URL. |
Spokeo Listing vs Spokeo Account
Many people search for “Spokeo delete account” when they mean the listing about them. These are two different things. The opt-out form removes a listing that shows your information to others. It doesn’t close an account you created to search Spokeo yourself. For account questions, use the contacts Spokeo lists on its opt-out page: its customer care team or privacy@spokeo.com.
What Opting Out Doesn’t Do
- It doesn’t remove the original records. Spokeo says opting out won’t remove the data from its original source, and your information may still appear on other websites.
- It only covers Spokeo. Other people-search sites have their own opt-out forms.
- It isn’t permanent. Spokeo says your information may reappear in the future, and it asks people to check regularly for new listings.
Next: Remove Yourself From Other People-Search Sites
Spokeo is one site of many. If you’re working through the list, do the Whitepages opt-out next, then use our free guide to removing yourself from data brokers for the other big sites.
Doing it by hand is free but slow, and listings tend to come back. If you’d rather pay a service to send removal requests for you and repeat them, Incogni is one option. We looked at whether Incogni is worth it, and it’s included in the Surfshark One+ bundle along with a VPN. Check the current price before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Spokeo opt out free?
Yes. The opt-out form only asks for your listing’s web address and an email address. You don’t need to pay or create an account.
How long does a Spokeo opt out take?
Spokeo says requests are usually processed in 24 to 48 hours, depending on the request and the amount of data.
Why does Spokeo need my email address to opt out?
Spokeo sends a confirmation email, and your request only goes through after you click the link in it.
How do I delete my Spokeo account?
Opting out removes a listing about you. It doesn’t close a Spokeo account you signed up for. For account questions, contact Spokeo’s customer care team or email privacy@spokeo.com, the contacts listed on its opt-out page.
Can my information come back on Spokeo after I opt out?
Yes. Spokeo says it keeps receiving new records from public sources, so your information may reappear without notice. Search your name every few months and opt out any new listing.
Sources
- Spokeo: Opt Out Your Listing from Spokeo, checked October 13, 2026
