BeenVerified review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
BeenVerified suits readers who want a long-established US people search with several support routes and an opt-out path for their record. Its subscription of $36.89 sits above the $24.99 charged by PeopleLooker, and it is not FCRA compliant, so it does not serve report buyers bound by that rule.
Key facts
- Best for
- US readers on a budget who want alerts and a record opt-out rather than an FCRA compliant report.
- Subscription price
- $36.89 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- FCRA compliant
- No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free search
- No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Record opt-out
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- BeenVerified, LLC (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2007 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Budget
- Official website
- beenverified.com
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- A subscription of $36.89 keeps one price at entry and renewal, with a help centre, email, chat and phone support on email, chat and phone
- Record opt-out is available, so you can ask to be removed from the results
- Operating since 2007 as BeenVerified, LLC, headquartered in the US
- A budget positioning that matches a site median of €24.89 for background-check subscriptions
Cons
- FCRA compliant: no, so the output will not satisfy a buyer who needs a compliant report
- Free search: no, so the first look at a record costs money
- The subscription of $36.89 is above the $24.99 listed for PeopleLooker
Who it suits
- US readers who mainly want a light people search and alerts on a budget
- Anyone who wants email, chat, phone and help centre support under email, chat and phone
- People who need to request removal of their own record
Who should look elsewhere
- Employers or landlords who need an FCRA compliant report, since compliance is not met
- Readers who want a free first search, since free search is not offered
- Price-first buyers who would rather pay the $24.99 listed for PeopleLooker
Plans and renewals
BeenVerified sells a subscription rather than a single report, priced at $36.89 for the term shown at checkout. That figure is the same number to weigh at entry and at renewal, so the renewal step does not change the decision. There is no free search to test the results before you pay, which keeps the cost low to look at but means the first lookup already commits you.
The company behind it
The service runs as BeenVerified, LLC, headquartered in the US and founded in 2007, which puts it among the longer-running names in people search. Support runs through the channels listed on email, chat and phone, so you can reach a person by email, chat, phone or the help centre rather than by one route only.
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Where BeenVerified is available
- Available
- United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does BeenVerified cost?+
BeenVerified charges a subscription of $36.89 for the term shown at checkout, and that is the figure that carries over at renewal. There is no separate report price to add on. For comparison, the site median for a subscription is €24.89.
Is BeenVerified FCRA compliant?+
No, BeenVerified is not FCRA compliant, so its output does not meet the standard required for a report an employer or landlord can act on. If your reason for searching is a hiring or tenancy decision, look for a service that carries the compliance instead. Most brands in this category, 71%, are in the same position.
Can I search BeenVerified for free?+
No, free search is not offered, so the first look at a record is already a paid one. That makes the total cheaper for a single enquiry but poorly suited to browsing. Across the category, 53.8% of brands do offer a free search.
Can I get my record removed?+
Yes, a record opt-out is available, so you can ask to be taken out of the results. This matters for people who want to check what is listed about them. Every brand in this ranking offers the route, 100%.
How do I reach BeenVerified support?+
Support runs through email, chat and phone, which means email, chat, phone and a help centre are all open to you. Having a phone route stands out, since only 75.8% of brands in this ranking offer one.
Who runs BeenVerified and where is it based?+
The service is operated by BeenVerified, LLC, based in the US and working since 2007. A long operating history matters in people search, where the value of the records depends on how long a provider has been gathering them.
What kind of search service is BeenVerified?+
It is positioned as a budget service, matching a site median budget model value of 50%. The trade-off is that the lower cost comes with a general people search rather than the report work a compliant service is built for.
How does BeenVerified compare on price?+
At $36.89, BeenVerified ranks 10 of 11 brands on subscription price. The category median is €24.89 and the upper quartile is €30.69, so this sits among the pricier entries in the field.
Sources
- beenverified.com/about checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Pricing model
“Founded in 2007, BeenVerified is based in New York City”
- beenverified.com/faq/terms-conditions checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity, Record opt-out
“the legally binding agreement between You and BeenVerified, LLC”
- beenverified.com/is-beenverified-free checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free search
“While BeenVerified doesn't offer a free trial, we do have $1 trials for new customers to try out”
- beenverified.com/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: FCRA compliant, Subscription price, Support channels
“BeenVerified is not a consumer reporting agency and does not provide consumer reports pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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BeenVerified
US readers on a budget who want alerts and a record opt-out rather than an FCRA compliant report.