How to Remove Yourself from Instant Checkmate

Instant Checkmate sells background checks that include your addresses, phone numbers, emails, criminal records, court records, and even social media profiles. They charge people to access this data, which means someone is literally paying money to see your personal information. The opt-out process works, but it requires email verification and takes longer than most.

Last updated March 18, 2026

> Quick Reference

Go to Opt-Out Page →

Difficulty

Moderate

Time

10 minutes

Verification

email

Re-lists?

3-6 months

What Instant Checkmate publishes about you

nameaddressphoneemailcriminal recordscourt recordssocial mediarelatives

Before you start: Instant Checkmate is just one of dozens of sites listing your data. Search your name on EXPOSE to see everywhere you are listed. One scan, 30 seconds.

> What to do

  1. 1

    Go to the opt-out page

    Navigate directly to Instant Checkmate's opt-out page. Don't search the main site. The opt-out page has its own lookup tool.

    Instant Checkmate Opt-Out →
  2. 2

    Search for your record

    Enter your name and state. Browse through the results and find the listing that matches you. Look for the correct age and city to confirm your identity.

  3. 3

    Select your record and provide your email

    Click on your listing. Enter your email address. This is required for verification. Use a real email you can access. Submit the opt-out request.

  4. 4

    Verify via email

    Check your inbox for a verification email from Instant Checkmate. Click the confirmation link. The email may take up to 30 minutes to arrive. Check your spam folder.

  5. 5

    Wait for processing and verify

    Instant Checkmate says removal can take up to 48 hours. Check back in a few days and search for yourself to confirm the listing is gone. Search by both name and phone number.

> Where Instant Checkmate gets your data

Instant Checkmate aggregates data from court records, public records, social media profiles, and commercial data providers. They're particularly thorough about pulling criminal and court records. They're owned by the same parent company as TruthFinder and other background check services. Opting out of one doesn't cover the others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Instant Checkmate the same as TruthFinder?▼
They're owned by the same parent company (PeopleConnect). They share data sources but operate as separate services. You need to opt out of each one independently.
Can I remove criminal records from Instant Checkmate?▼
Opting out removes your entire profile from their search results, including any criminal record data. The underlying court records remain public through other channels.
How long does removal take?▼
Up to 48 hours after clicking the email verification link. Most people see their listings removed within 24 hours.
Will someone who already ran a background check on me still see my data?▼
If someone already paid for and downloaded your report, they'll still have that copy. Opting out only prevents future searches from returning your data.

Done with Instant Checkmate? You probably have 20 to 40 more broker listings to remove.

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