How to Remove Yourself From AdvancedBackgroundChecks in 5 Minutes (Free 2026 Guide)

AdvancedBackgroundChecks is one of the more aggressive free background-check aggregators — they publish criminal records, court filings, and property ownership data without a paywall, which makes them especially concerning if you have any court or criminal history (even minor matters like traffic citations or small-claims suits). They rank highly in Google for "[your name] background check" type queries, which means anyone running a casual background check on you will likely hit AdvancedBackgroundChecks first.

The opt-out is one of the simpler ones in the industry: no email verification (just a CAPTCHA), no phone, no account, no ID. The complication is that AdvancedBackgroundChecks shares data with CyberBackgroundChecks (and possibly other related sites), so opting out of AdvancedBackgroundChecks alone leaves you exposed on those sister sites. This guide covers both.

> Why is my information on AdvancedBackgroundChecks?

AdvancedBackgroundChecks built your profile from county and state court systems (criminal records, civil filings, traffic citations), property deed databases (current and prior ownership), criminal-justice records (arrest data, booking records), phone directories, and commercial data brokers (Acxiom, LexisNexis, Experian).

They are especially aggressive about pulling court and criminal records — they often surface matters that even paid background-check services miss, like small-claims judgments, restraining-order filings (whether or not the order was granted), and minor traffic citations. Their data sources are also unusually deep historically — they often have records from 15+ years ago that other brokers have aged out.

> What to do

1. 1

   Go to the AdvancedBackgroundChecks removal page

   Navigate directly to https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/removal. This is the official removal page. Bookmark the direct URL. Do not Google "advancedbackgroundchecks removal" because some top results route through paid removal services.

   AdvancedBackgroundChecks Removal →
2. 2

   Search for your listing

   On the removal page, search for yourself by name and state. Browse the results. AdvancedBackgroundChecks often has multiple records per person (separate entries for each city or state you have lived in). Use your age, current city, and listed relatives to identify the correct record. If multiple records match you, you will need to remove each separately.

3. 3

   Select your record and submit the removal request

   Click your record. AdvancedBackgroundChecks will ask for your email address — this is for the confirmation receipt, not for verification (no verification link is required). Solve the CAPTCHA challenge. Click "Submit Removal Request." You should see a confirmation page immediately.

4. 4

   Repeat for every duplicate listing

   Go back to step 2 and search variations of your name (nicknames, maiden name, middle initial), prior addresses, and phone numbers. Each separate listing requires its own removal request. Skipping duplicates is the most common reason "AdvancedBackgroundChecks removal does not work."

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   Opt out of CyberBackgroundChecks separately

   AdvancedBackgroundChecks and CyberBackgroundChecks share data sources and may be part of the same network. Removing from AdvancedBackgroundChecks does NOT remove you from CyberBackgroundChecks. Go to cyberbackgroundchecks.com/removal and submit a separate opt-out there. Same applies to other related sites in the network.

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   Verify removal after 48 hours

   Removals typically process within 24-48 hours. Search your name again on AdvancedBackgroundChecks after 2 days to confirm your profile is gone. Google search results take an additional 1-2 weeks to drop the cached URL. If your profile is still showing on AdvancedBackgroundChecks directly after 48 hours, the CAPTCHA likely failed silently — re-submit.

> What to do when AdvancedBackgroundChecks removal does not work

The most common failure modes:

(1) "I submitted the removal but my profile is still showing on Google." That is normal — AdvancedBackgroundChecks usually removes the record within 24-48 hours but Google caching takes 1-2 weeks to update.

(2) "I removed one listing but more keep showing up." That is duplicate listings — AdvancedBackgroundChecks often has 2-4 records per person under name variants or different states. Search every variation and remove each one.

(3) "I removed it months ago and it is back." That is a relisting. Repeat the opt-out every 3-4 months.

(4) "I removed myself from AdvancedBackgroundChecks but CyberBackgroundChecks still has me." Those are separate sites with shared data — you need to opt out of CyberBackgroundChecks separately at cyberbackgroundchecks.com/removal.

(5) "My criminal record is still showing even after removal." Opting out removes the entire AdvancedBackgroundChecks profile, including any criminal records linked to it. But the underlying court records are still public at the source. To remove the underlying record itself, look into expungement or sealing under your state's laws.

> How long does AdvancedBackgroundChecks take to remove me?

Most AdvancedBackgroundChecks removals process within 24-48 hours of submission. Google search results take an additional 1-2 weeks to drop the cached URL. If your profile is still visible on AdvancedBackgroundChecks 48 hours after submission, the CAPTCHA likely failed — re-submit.

> Will AdvancedBackgroundChecks relist me?

Yes, almost always within 3-6 months. They continuously ingest fresh court records, property records, and commercial broker feeds. Set a quarterly calendar reminder to repeat the opt-out.

> State privacy laws that strengthen your AdvancedBackgroundChecks opt-out

Several U.S. states have enacted comprehensive consumer privacy laws giving you stronger legal rights to force AdvancedBackgroundChecks to delete your data. California (CCPA — Civil Code § 1798.100 et seq.) requires deletion within 45 days. Virginia (CDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), Texas (DPSA), Oregon, Montana, Iowa, Tennessee, Indiana, and others have similar laws.

Cite the specific statute in escalation emails. AdvancedBackgroundChecks is generally responsive to CCPA-cited requests because their core data (court and criminal records) is high-risk under deletion regimes — the state AGs prioritize these cases.

> Can I use AdvancedBackgroundChecks for employment, housing, or credit?

No — that violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). AdvancedBackgroundChecks is NOT an FCRA-compliant consumer reporting agency. Using their data for hiring, rental, credit, or insurance decisions is illegal.

If an employer, landlord, or lender used AdvancedBackgroundChecks on you, that is an FCRA violation with private right of action. You can sue for actual damages, statutory damages, attorney fees, and punitive damages for willful violations. This is one of the strongest legal protections you have.

> Criminal records, sealing, and expungement on AdvancedBackgroundChecks

Standard opt-out removes your entire AdvancedBackgroundChecks profile including criminal records. But the underlying public court records remain accessible at their source (county court clerk, state court system), and AdvancedBackgroundChecks may re-ingest them in a future scan.

For sealed or expunged records specifically, email AdvancedBackgroundChecks support with the sealing/expungement order attached and demand removal of the specific record. Cite your state's expungement statute by name. Publishing a legally sealed or expunged record can violate state statute. AdvancedBackgroundChecks typically complies with documented expungement requests.

For records related to dismissed criminal charges or acquittals, include the court disposition document. Not as strong as expungement but still a meaningful argument because no conviction exists.

> Is AdvancedBackgroundChecks the same as CyberBackgroundChecks?

They are separate brands with shared data sources and likely shared ownership or partnership. Opting out of AdvancedBackgroundChecks does NOT remove you from CyberBackgroundChecks (or vice versa). You need to submit a separate opt-out at each site. Both have identical opt-out flows.