How to Remove Yourself from Instant Checkmate
Instant Checkmate is a popular background check service that provides detailed personal reports including criminal records, contact information, and social media profiles. They are a subscription-based service under the PeopleConnect umbrella. Opting out prevents your data from appearing in their paid reports.
What Data Does Instant Checkmate Collect?
Instant Checkmate collects and sells access to names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, criminal records, sex offender status, court records, traffic violations, social media profiles, known associates, relatives, property records, and financial data like bankruptcies and liens. Their reports are comprehensive and often purchased by employers, landlords, and individuals running personal background checks.
Step-by-Step Opt-Out Instructions
- Go to https://www.instantcheckmate.com/opt-out/
- Enter your first name, last name, and state
- Click 'Search' to find your listing
- Select your record from the results
- Confirm the record details match yours
- Enter your email address
- Complete the CAPTCHA verification
- Click 'Submit Opt-Out Request'
- Check your email and click the verification link
- Allow up to 1-2 weeks for processing
What to Expect After Opting Out
After email verification, Instant Checkmate will process your removal within 1-2 weeks. Your information will be suppressed from their search results and reports. The removal may also propagate to affiliated PeopleConnect sites.
Additional Tips
Instant Checkmate is part of PeopleConnect, which also owns TruthFinder and PeopleSmart. Opting out of one may not automatically remove you from the others, so submit separate requests for each service.
Last updated: February 10, 2026