How to opt out of Radaris: a step-by-step guide
Radaris is one of the trickier opt-outs in the people-search world. Unlike Whitepages or BeenVerified, Radaris makes you create an account and verify by SMS before you can remove your data. The process works, but it has more friction than most, and Radaris is notorious for re-listing data faster than competitors after removal. This guide walks through it carefully, including the parts most other guides skip.
Just want the link? Go to Radaris.com/control/privacy. You will need to find your profile, create a Radaris account, and verify by SMS.
Removal typically completes within 24 to 48 hours after SMS verification.
What makes Radaris different from other opt-outs
Most major people-search sites use simple form submissions or email verification. Radaris uses neither. To opt out, you have to:
- Create a Radaris account using your email and a password
- Verify your phone number by SMS (no automated phone calls, no email-only option)
- Find and claim each profile individually inside the account dashboard
Beyond the friction, Radaris has a reputation for re-listing data faster than competitors. New profiles can appear within weeks of removal as fresh public records flow back in. Plan for ongoing maintenance rather than a one-time fix.
What Radaris has on you
Radaris aggregates a wide range of personal and public-record data, similar to BeenVerified. The free profile shows the highest-value information for anyone trying to identify or locate you.
Free profile (what Google indexes)
- Full name and aliases
- Age and date of birth
- Current and previous addresses
- Phone numbers (mobile and landline)
- Email addresses
- Relatives and associates
Additional records and reports
- Property ownership history
- Court and civil records
- Criminal records (where available)
- Professional licenses
- Business affiliations
- Linked social media profiles
Where Radaris gets your data
The same three sources that feed most people-search sites:
- Public records. Property deeds, court filings, voter registrations, marriage records, and business filings from federal, state, and local government sources.
- Upstream data brokers. Marketing data aggregators like Acxiom supply behavioral and contact data that gets merged with public records to build complete profiles.
- Web scraping. Public social media, professional directories, and online listings get scraped for additional details like email addresses and current employer.
Step-by-step Radaris opt-out
Six steps. The account creation step is the only one that catches most people off guard.
Find your Radaris profile
Go to Radaris.com and search your first and last name. Filter by state if you get too many results. Click into any profile that matches your details and confirm it is actually yours using age, address history, and family member names.
Tip: Search variations of your name including middle initial, maiden name, and any nicknames. Radaris often creates separate profiles for each name variation, and each profile needs to be removed individually.
Go to the Control Info page
Navigate to radaris.com/control/privacy. This is the official privacy control page where you start the removal process. You can also reach it by scrolling to the bottom of any Radaris page and clicking “Control Your Info.”
Search for your profile and click “Control Info”
Inside the Control Info page, search your name again. When your correct profile appears in the results, click the blue “Control Info” button next to it. This claims the profile as yours and starts the verification process.
Important: Only claim profiles that are actually yours. Claiming someone else’s profile is not effective and may flag your account for review, slowing down your legitimate request.
Create a Radaris account
Radaris will prompt you to register. Provide an email address and create a password. This account is what you will use to manage the profile from here forward, so use credentials you can remember or store in a password manager.
Privacy tip: Use an email alias or a privacy-focused email service if you do not want Radaris to have your primary email address. They will send notifications to this address regarding your account and removal requests.
Verify by SMS
Radaris will ask for a mobile phone number and send a verification code by SMS. Enter the code on the website to complete identity verification. There is no email-only or phone-call alternative built into the standard flow.
Important: The SMS code is single-use and expires quickly. Have your phone ready before clicking Send Code. If you do not receive the SMS within a few minutes, request a new one.
Mark the profile private (or remove specific records)
Once verified, you will see your profile’s records inside the account dashboard. You have two options:
- Make entire profile private: Hides the full profile from public view. This is the most thorough option.
- Remove specific records: Check individual records (addresses, phones, relatives) to remove only those items while keeping others visible.
For maximum privacy, select “Make profile private.” Then repeat steps 3 through 6 for any other profiles tied to your name.
Important: Removal takes up to 24 to 48 hours. Refresh your browser cache with Ctrl+F5 (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+R (Mac) before assuming it failed.
What happens after you opt out
Within 24 to 48 hours, your Radaris profile should disappear from public search results. The Google search result for that page typically clears within a few days to a couple of weeks as Google re-crawls the now-empty URL.
Then, in many cases, your data comes back. Radaris is more aggressive about re-listing than most major brokers. New public records, fresh data from upstream sources, or routine database refreshes can trigger a new profile within weeks of the original removal. Your old profile stays private, but a brand-new profile based on fresh data can appear and require its own opt-out.
If this happens, you log back into your Radaris account, find the new profile, claim it, and mark it private. The good news is that because you already have an account, subsequent opt-outs are faster. The bad news is that the cycle never really ends without ongoing monitoring.
Troubleshooting common problems
I never received the SMS verification code
Check that you entered the correct number including country code. Wait two minutes and request a new code. SMS delivery can be delayed by carrier filtering. If still nothing, try a different mobile number. Radaris does not currently offer a phone-call or email alternative for SMS verification in the standard flow.
My profile is still showing after 48 hours
Log back into your Radaris account and check the status of the profile in your dashboard. If it shows as “private” but is still visible publicly, clear your browser cache and try again. If it still shows as not removed, email privacy@radaris.com with your account email and the profile URL.
A new profile appeared a few weeks after I removed mine
This is the most common Radaris problem and not technically a failure. New public records triggered a fresh profile. Log into your existing account, claim the new profile, and mark it private. You will not need to re-verify by SMS since your account is already authenticated.
I need expedited removal for safety reasons
If you are a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or are under a court-ordered protection program, Radaris has a separate process for protected individuals. Email privacy@radaris.com with a brief explanation and any documentation you can provide. These requests typically get expedited handling.
I cannot find my profile on Radaris
That is a good sign, but verify by searching Google with “site:radaris.com [your name]” to see if any pages indexed by Google did not appear in Radaris’s internal search. If results come up, click into each one and follow the opt-out process for each.
Radaris is one site. Handle the others next.
Even after a successful Radaris opt-out, the rest of your broker exposure is still in place. A typical adult appears on 80 to 150 broker sites. Radaris is just one of the more visible ones because it ranks well in Google for many name searches.
The highest-priority sites to handle next:
Each one takes 10 to 20 minutes manually. Across the 80 to 150 sites a typical person appears on, that is 20 to 40 hours of work, plus continual follow-up as sites like Radaris re-list. This is the point where most people stop and look for a service.
If you would rather not chase every site yourself, our service covers 200+ broker sites with continuous monitoring. The free privacy scan shows you exactly where you are exposed before you commit to anything.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Radaris opt-out free?
Yes, completely free. Any third party charging for Radaris opt-out is a scam. The official process at radaris.com/control/privacy does not require payment.
Why does Radaris require me to create an account just to opt out?
Radaris uses the account to verify you are the actual person and to give you ongoing control over the profile. The trade-off is more friction up front, but the upside is that once you have an account, subsequent removals (including re-listings) are faster because you do not have to re-verify your identity each time.
Why does Radaris require SMS verification rather than email or phone call?
SMS is the only verification method built into the standard Radaris opt-out flow. It is used to confirm you control the phone number associated with your records. If you cannot use SMS (no mobile phone, international number issues, etc.), email privacy@radaris.com to request alternative verification, though response time is longer.
What if my Radaris information reappears after removal?
Reappearance is common with Radaris, more so than with most major brokers. New public records and fresh upstream data can trigger a new profile within weeks. Log back into your existing Radaris account, claim the new profile, and mark it private. You will not need to re-verify SMS since your account is already authenticated.
Should I make my Radaris profile private or remove individual records?
For maximum privacy, choose “Make profile private.” This hides the entire profile from public view. Removing individual records is useful only if you specifically want to keep some information visible (rare for most people) and remove others. Most users should opt for full privacy.
Will opting out of Radaris affect background checks for employment?
No. Legitimate pre-employment background check providers (HireRight, Sterling, Checkr) pull from primary sources like courts and state DMV records. Radaris is a consumer-facing aggregator and is not used for FCRA-compliant employment background checks. Removing your data from Radaris does not affect legitimate background check processes.
Is there a faster process for domestic violence victims or protected individuals?
Yes. Email privacy@radaris.com with a brief description of the situation and any supporting documentation (restraining order, address confidentiality program enrollment, etc.). Protected-individual requests typically receive expedited handling.
How long does it take for my Radaris profile to disappear from Google?
Radaris processes removal within 24 to 48 hours after SMS verification. The Google search result for the profile page typically clears within a few days to a couple of weeks as Google re-crawls. The Radaris removal happens quickly. The Google removal depends on Google’s recrawl schedule.
Is Radaris legal?
Yes. Radaris compiles publicly available data and republishes it, which is legal under US law. They have been subject to consumer-protection scrutiny over the years for their re-listing practices and opt-out friction, but the underlying business model is legal. Opting out is your legal right.
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