How to Remove Yourself from Archives.com
Archives.com is a genealogy and public records search site that provides access to historical records, vital records, and people search data. They aggregate census data, birth and death records, marriage records, and other historical documents. Opting out is important if you want to limit access to your personal history.
What Data Does Archives.com Collect?
Archives.com collects historical census records, birth records, death records, marriage and divorce records, immigration records, military records, property records, court records, and genealogical data. They also maintain people search profiles with current addresses, phone numbers, and relatives. Their database spans decades of public records across the United States.
Step-by-Step Opt-Out Instructions
- Go to https://www.archives.com
- Search for your name to locate your records
- Note which records appear for you
- Send an opt-out request to [email protected]
- Include your full name, date of birth, and current address
- Specify which records you want removed
- Request suppression from their people search feature
- Allow 2-4 weeks for processing
What to Expect After Opting Out
Archives.com will process your removal request within 2-4 weeks. Your current people search profile will be removed. However, historical records (census, vital records) may remain accessible as they are considered public historical documents. The removal primarily affects the people search component.
Additional Tips
Archives.com is owned by Ancestry.com. If your information also appears on Ancestry, you may need to submit a separate request there. Historical records are generally harder to remove than current people search data.
Last updated: February 10, 2026