PubRec LLC (PeopleConnect Holdings) review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
PubRec, run by Instant Checkmate, LLC, suits US readers who want a people search without handling county records themselves. The longest plan runs 3 months at $28.38, support covers email, chat and phone, and record opt-out is offered in the US.
Key facts
- Best for
- US readers after a people search with a short plan and record opt-out.
- Monthly price
- $35.47 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Long-term plan price
- $28.38 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Renewal price
- $35.47 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Jurisdiction
- US (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- Web, Android, iOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Owner
- Instant Checkmate, LLC (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Longest plan (months)
- 3 months (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Instant Checkmate, LLC (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2010 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Official website
- instantcheckmate.com
Background checks
- Subscription price
- $28.38 to $35.47 (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
- Instant Checkmate, LLC (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2010 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
- Elsewhere
- TrustpilotLinkedInXbbb.org
Pros and cons
Pros
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, so a phone call sits alongside email and chat.
- Record opt-out is offered for people who want their own details off file.
- It runs on Web, Android and iOS, so a report can be pulled from a phone or a desktop.
- Founded 2010 and based in the US.
Cons
- It is not FCRA compliant, and only 37.5% of the brands here are.
- Free search is not offered, while 53.8% of the brands here do offer one.
- Renewal costs $35.47 and the longest plan runs 3 months, so the lower $28.38 rate covers a short stretch only.
Who it suits
- US readers who want a people search handled for them instead of working through county records by hand.
- People who want to take their own records off file, since record opt-out is offered.
- Anyone who needs the service on Web, Android and iOS.
Who should look elsewhere
- Employers or landlords who need an FCRA compliant report, since PubRec is not FCRA compliant.
- Readers after a VPN, where MEGA lists $3.99 a month for its app.
- Anyone shopping on price alone, since Apple lists $0.99 a month for its own plan.
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Where PubRec LLC (PeopleConnect Holdings) is available
- Available
- United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does PubRec cost?+
PubRec lists a monthly price of $35.47 and a renewal price of $35.47, so the rate you start on is the rate you keep. Subscription pricing runs $28.38 to $35.47 across the plans, with the longest term lasting 3 months.
Is there a cheaper plan than the monthly one?+
The 3 month plan is listed at $28.38, which sits under the $35.47 monthly rate. It is the longest term on the pricing page, so buyers who want a bigger discount on a longer commitment have less room here.
Is PubRec FCRA compliant?+
No. PubRec is not FCRA compliant, while 37.5% of the brands here are. The service runs under US terms with Instant Checkmate, LLC as the legal entity, and record opt-out is offered for people who want their details removed.
Can I run a free search?+
Free search is not offered here, and 53.8% of the brands listed do offer one. A lookup runs on the $35.47 monthly price or the $28.38 plan instead.
Which devices can I use PubRec on?+
PubRec runs on Web, Android and iOS, so you can open a report in a browser or on a phone. Support is available on email, chat and phone, which includes email, chat, phone and a help centre.
Where is PubRec based and who owns it?+
PubRec is based in the US and was founded 2010. Instant Checkmate, LLC owns the service, and the same entity, Instant Checkmate, LLC, appears as the legal entity on the terms, with US as the jurisdiction.
Who is PubRec for?+
PubRec suits US readers who want a people search run for them, and people who want their own records taken off file since record opt-out is offered. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs a report that meets FCRA rules, or for readers after a VPN app.
How does the price compare with the rest of the site?+
Subscription fees run $28.38 to $35.47, above the €24.89 median across the brands listed. For scale, MEGA lists $3.99 a month for a VPN app and Sinew Software Systems lists $1.99 a month.
Sources
- instantcheckmate.com/contact checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Record opt-out
“Submit an Opt-Out Request Online via the Instant Checkmate Opt-Out Page”
- instantcheckmate.com/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free search, Subscription price
“Unfortunately, we can't offer our service for free.”
- instantcheckmate.com/terms-of-use checked September 26, 2026
Backs: FCRA compliant
“INSTANT CHECKMATE IS NOT A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY ("CRA") FOR PURPOSES OF THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ("FCRA")”
- instantcheckmate.com/about checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters
“2261 Market Street, Suite 46165, San Francisco, CA 94114”
- instantcheckmate.com/help checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Platforms
“Founded in 2010, Instant Checkmate was originally conceived as a tool that online daters could use to learn more about their future dates before meeting them in person.”
- instantcheckmate.com/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Long-term plan price, Longest plan (months), Monthly price
“3 Month $28.38/mo* ($85.13 today)”
- instantcheckmate.com/terms-of-use checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Jurisdiction, Legal entity, Owner, Renewal price, Support channels
“the state and federal courts in San Diego County, California will have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes that are not subject to arbitration”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Devices, Server countries, No-logs audit.
PubRec LLC (PeopleConnect Holdings)
US readers after a people search with a short plan and record opt-out.