RecentlyBooked removal is free and done by email. Its Mugshot Removal Policy, at recentlybooked.com/mugshot-removal-policy, says it will remove or update a record when the charges were dismissed, the record was expunged or sealed, the information is incorrect or outdated, the wrong person is listed, it is a juvenile record, or it is a duplicate. Send the request to info@recentlybooked.com. A record that is accurate, current and still public at the agency that published it generally stays up.
RecentlyBooked publishes arrest records. Its FAQs say its data comes from publicly available records published by county sheriff's offices and other official law enforcement agencies, and the footer on its pages says records reflect arrests only and do not indicate guilt or conviction. Its terms say it is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and that its information may not be used for employment, housing, credit, insurance or other eligibility decisions. None of the eight pages we read name a company or person behind the site: the footer gives only a 2026 copyright for RecentlyBooked.com, and even the DMCA page lists only info@recentlybooked.com.
Checked against RecentlyBooked's Mugshot Removal Policy, FAQs, about and contact pages, terms of service, privacy policy (last updated December 30, 2025), disclaimer and DMCA page on October 23, 2026. We read the pages; we did not send a request or search a name.
When RecentlyBooked removes or updates a record
The policy lists these under "Records We Will Remove or Update", in its own words:
- Charges dismissed
- Expunged or sealed records
- Incorrect or outdated information
- Wrong person listed
- Juvenile records
- Duplicate entries
The policy doesn't say which of these get a removal and which get an update. Its FAQs put the rule this way: the site can't alter public records unless the information is incorrect, outdated, expunged, sealed or otherwise legally restricted.
Two other pages bear on the list. The about page says RecentlyBooked does not publish private or sealed records, and the privacy policy says it does not knowingly publish juvenile records or information about people under 18.
What it won't remove
The policy says RecentlyBooked cannot remove records that are accurate, current and still publicly available from the originating law enforcement agency, unless they meet one of the criteria above. If the sheriff's office still posts your booking and nothing on the list applies, expect the RecentlyBooked page to stay.
How to request a removal
- Find your record on RecentlyBooked and copy its address from your browser. The policy asks for the URL of the record from RecentlyBooked.com.
- Write an email with the six items the policy lists:
- the URL of the record
- the full name of the person listed
- the date of the arrest
- the state and county of the arrest
- the reason for removal
- legal documentation, if it applies
- Attach the documentation. The policy says only "Legal documentation (if applicable)" and doesn't say which documents it accepts. If your reason is a court outcome, such as a dismissal, expungement or sealing, and you aren't sure what paperwork shows it, ask the court's clerk or a lawyer.
- Send it to info@recentlybooked.com. That is the only address the policy gives, and the contact page lists no phone number, mailing address or contact form.
- Wait, then search for your record again. The policy gives no processing time and doesn't say whether you'll get a reply.
The policy says all requests must be verifiable, and that incomplete or undocumented requests may not be processed. Put everything in one email.
We didn't send a request, so we can't say what RecentlyBooked does after it arrives.
You don't have to pay
RecentlyBooked's policy says it does not charge fees for record removal, suppression or modification, and that it doesn't sell personal data or offer paid reputation management services. Its FAQs say it does not accept payment for record removals or modifications. If anyone offers to get your RecentlyBooked record taken down for a fee, the site's own route costs nothing.
After it comes down: Google
RecentlyBooked's FAQs say search engines control their own indexing timelines, and that cached or indexed copies may keep showing up in results for a while after a record is removed from the site.
If Google still shows your RecentlyBooked page after it's gone:
- Open Google's Refresh outdated content tool. Google's help page says it is for content that was deleted from a site but still comes up in Search.
- On the Page tab, enter the RecentlyBooked URL.
- Select Submit.
How long does it take?
None of the pages we read give a timeframe for removals; the contact page says only that general inquiries are reviewed as promptly as possible. The FAQs say RecentlyBooked refreshes its data regularly, often daily, depending on each source agency's publishing schedule, and the about page says it checks counties multiple times per day. Neither says whether a removed record can be added back in a later refresh, so search for it again after a few weeks and keep a copy of your email.
If it doesn't work
- Fill the gap. The policy says requests must be verifiable and that incomplete or undocumented ones may not be processed. Check your email against the six items and send it again.
- Record status questions. Whether a record has been, or can be, expunged or sealed is a question for the court or a lawyer, not RecentlyBooked.
- There is no other channel. The contact page sends general questions to info@recentlybooked.com too. The privacy policy doesn't describe state privacy rights, authorized agents or deadlines; for record corrections it points back to the removal policy.
- California's DROP won't help here. We didn't find RecentlyBooked in California's data broker registry on October 23, 2026, and the state's DROP deletion platform reaches registered brokers.
A removal on RecentlyBooked covers RecentlyBooked. The policy says nothing about other sites, so check any other site where the record appears and follow its own process.
RecentlyBooked isn't one of the sites in Defynta's free scan, and Defynta doesn't file removals with it: this one is do-it-yourself. The scan looks you up on the people-search sites we track and gives you a direct link to check each one.
Related pages
- Mugshots.com, another mugshot site, which removes records only in set cases and updates others
- UniCourt, a court case site with its own redaction request
- Do data broker opt-outs actually work?
Full list: the master opt-out guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is RecentlyBooked removal free?
Yes. The policy says RecentlyBooked does not charge fees for record removal, suppression or modification, and its FAQs say it does not accept payment for removals or modifications.
Will RecentlyBooked remove my mugshot if the charges were dismissed?
"Charges dismissed" is the first item on its list of records it will remove or update. The policy doesn't say whether a dismissal gets a removal or an update. Email the record URL and the other details, with the documentation that shows the dismissal.
How long does RecentlyBooked take?
None of the pages we read give a timeframe for removals, and they don't say whether you'll get a reply.
Why does my RecentlyBooked page still show in Google?
RecentlyBooked's FAQs say search engines keep their own timelines, and cached copies may show for a while after removal. Google's Refresh outdated content tool asks it to update the result.
Who runs RecentlyBooked?
The pages we read don't say. The removal policy, FAQs, about and contact pages, terms, privacy policy, disclaimer and DMCA page give no company name or address; the footer gives only a 2026 copyright for RecentlyBooked.com. The contact page and the DMCA page both give info@recentlybooked.com.
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