Written by the Removal Lab team.
Found your old lawsuit, divorce or eviction on UniCourt when you searched your own name? UniCourt removal works through its free Public Records Redaction Request: if UniCourt approves it, the record as UniCourt publishes it is redacted or sealed, which changes what search engines show. Removal Lab helps you prepare the request for free, checks every other place the case appears and files the Google requests that fit, with no upfront payment on qualifying cases. UniCourt and Google make the decisions.
Court cases are part of ordinary life. People are sued, divorce, fall behind on rent and move on. None of that should be the first thing a new employer or client sees. Here is exactly what UniCourt’s own policy says and how to use it.
Key facts: UniCourt removal
Who can ask: a party to the record, a guardian or fiduciary of a party or an attorney for a party.
Cost: free to submit, process and appeal.
How: one redaction request per record.
Decision: typically about 30 days. Appeal within 30 days. Appeals are final.
Search engines: UniCourt says approved pages are generally dropped within about 30 days, but it does not control them.
Limits: the record may stay elsewhere. Only a court order can seal it.
What UniCourt publishes and why
UniCourt’s public records policy says it collects, uses and publishes public records and publicly available information. It says it does not distribute nonpublic information to the public and does not knowingly post sealed public records. It refers to records from both state and federal courts.
Its privacy policy takes a firm line. It says court records published by state or federal courts, including the names of parties, attorneys and judges and any addresses and phone numbers in them, are not personal information under California’s privacy law, which excludes publicly available information.
UniCourt also says it reproduces records as is and that they may contain errors or be incomplete or out of date. That matters for UniCourt removal, because a record that is wrong about you is worth raising, with proof.
Is there a UniCourt opt out?
Not in the way people search for one. Many people type “UniCourt opt out” expecting a form like the ones on people search sites. UniCourt’s public records policy sets out no separate opt out. The redaction request is the only removal route it describes for court records.
UniCourt does have a CCPA request page for California residents. It covers requests to know, to delete and to stop the sale of personal information. That page says plainly that the CCPA does not apply to court records and points people to the separate redaction form. Use it for your account or marketing data, not for a case.
| Route | What it covers | Who can use it | What UniCourt says about timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Records Redaction Request | A court record as published by UniCourt | A party, a guardian or fiduciary of a party or an attorney for a party | Decisions typically take about 30 days |
| Appeal of a refused request | The same record, with new information or documents | The person who made the request | File within 30 days of the decision notice. Appeals are final |
| CCPA request | Personal information UniCourt holds about you, not court records | California residents | It aims to respond within 45 days, or up to 90 with notice |
| Account and email preferences | Your registration and marketing messages | Account holders | Not stated |
Who can ask for UniCourt removal and on what grounds
UniCourt accepts a redaction request only from a party to the public record, a legal guardian or fiduciary of a party or an attorney representing a party. It lists the factors it considers. It also says the list is not exclusive, so other reasons can be put forward for review.
| Factor UniCourt lists | What to send with your UniCourt removal request |
|---|---|
| The record has been sealed or expunged by a court order | A copy of the order |
| The record exposes you to an increased risk of physical harm | Supporting documents such as a police report or court order |
| You are a victim of identity theft and the record results from it | A police report and anything showing the case was not yours |
| The record concerns and adversely affects a minor | Documents showing the minor’s connection, shared with care |
| Another reason | A clear explanation and any documents that back it up |
UniCourt says it may ask for supporting documents such as court orders and police reports. Send copies, never originals. Share only what the request needs.
How to remove case from UniCourt step by step
If you searched “remove case from UniCourt”, these are the steps the policy describes. We follow the same order for UniCourt removal.
- Find each record. Copy the address of every UniCourt page that shows your case. UniCourt asks for a separate request for each record.
- Open the request form. UniCourt’s policy links to its redaction request form. The form blocked our reader, so we cannot list its fields. Read each screen as you go.
- State your ground. Say which factor applies, or explain your reason plainly.
- Attach your documents. A court order, a police report or proof that a detail is wrong.
- Submit. UniCourt says there is no charge.
- Wait for the decision. UniCourt says this typically takes about 30 days.
- If approved, watch search results. UniCourt says search engines have generally dropped the pages within about 30 days, based on its experience.
- If refused, appeal once and well. Use the link in the decision email within 30 days. Add new information or documents, since UniCourt says appeals without them will be denied. All appeals are final.
Want a second pair of eyes before you send it? Our free case review checks your UniCourt removal request and every other copy of the case.
What an approved UniCourt removal does and does not do
- It does redact or seal the record as UniCourt publishes it, which UniCourt says affects internet search engines such as Google and Bing.
- It does not seal the court’s own record. UniCourt says a record can only be sealed by a court order.
- It does not reach other websites. UniCourt says the record may still be available in other repositories.
- It may not be permanent. UniCourt says it can republish a redacted record at its sole discretion.
Once a UniCourt page changes, Google can lag behind. Google’s Refresh outdated content tool is for pages that no longer exist or have changed a lot. Sign in to a Google Account, enter the address and select Submit. See our refresh tool guide.
If another page shows your home address, phone number or email, Google’s Results about you tool may help. ID numbers and bank details fall under Google’s personal information policy. Google says it considers government results valuable to the public, so the court’s own pages usually stay. See how to remove personal information from Google.
Sealing and expungement: the strongest ground
The first factor on UniCourt’s list is a court order sealing or expunging the record. That makes a court order the strongest ground for UniCourt removal and for most other sites too.
Rules differ by state and by type of case. California’s court self help site says true expungement does not exist in California, although there may be other ways to clean a record. It suggests legal help because the law is complicated. Florida’s law enforcement agency says an expungement order does not bind privately run websites and that people need to contact them directly. So an order only helps on UniCourt once you send it.
Please speak to a lawyer
This page is general information, not legal advice. Sealing, expungement and court privacy rules differ by court and by state. A lawyer, a legal aid office or your court’s self help centre can tell you what applies to your case.
Other sites that show the same case
UniCourt removal covers UniCourt only. Check these too.
- CourtListener. It will not remove public documents without a court order but will generally block search engines on request. See CourtListener removal.
- The court’s own website. Usually only a court order changes these. See court record removal.
- Mugshot sites. A criminal case can come with a booking photo. See mugshot removal and what mugshot removal really costs.
- News and blogs. See news article removal. If someone twists your case into false claims, see defamation removal.
What to do if UniCourt removal is refused
A refusal is not the end of UniCourt removal, but the appeal is your only second chance with UniCourt itself, so make it count.
- Appeal within 30 days with something new: a court order, a police report or proof of an error.
- Ask a lawyer whether you qualify to seal or expunge the record, then submit a new request with the order.
- Use Google’s personal information or Results about you routes for pages that show those details.
- Publish accurate pages about yourself that can outrank the case. See suppressing negative search results.
What Removal Lab can and cannot do for UniCourt removal
We can find every page that shows your case, help you choose the right ground and documents for your UniCourt removal request and check your appeal before it goes. We file the Google requests that fit and refresh old results once pages change. The check is free and confidential. On qualifying cases there is no upfront payment and you pay only when the content is removed.
We cannot submit the UniCourt request for you. UniCourt accepts it only from a party, a guardian or fiduciary or an attorney. We are not a law firm. We cannot seal a record, give legal advice or promise an outcome. We do not work for UniCourt or Google. See what we cannot remove, how to remove your name from Google and every site we cover.
A worked example
This is a made up example to show the steps. It is not a client case.
A man finds a debt collection case on UniCourt under his name. He never had the account. Someone opened it using his details and he reported the theft to the police at the time.
He submits a UniCourt removal request for that one record, naming identity theft as his ground and attaching the police report. He keeps a copy. When UniCourt approves it, he waits for search engines to catch up and asks Google to refresh the old result once the page changes. He also checks other court data sites for copies.
How Removal Lab works
- Send the link. WhatsApp, email or the two field form. Two minutes, no long questionnaire.
- Free policy check. A specialist reads it against the platform rules and tells you honestly whether it qualifies.
- We build and file the case. The right policy, the right channel, the evidence attached. We handle the appeal too.
- Pay only when it is gone. No upfront payment on qualifying cases. If the platform says no, you owe nothing.
For UniCourt, the redaction request itself must come from you or your attorney. We prepare it with you and handle every other route.
What we will never do
- Promise a removal. The platform decides, not us.
- Post fake reviews or pay anyone to delete a review.
- Pressure, threaten or try to identify a reviewer.
- Charge an upfront fee on a case that does not qualify.
Want help with UniCourt removal?
Send the links. A specialist checks UniCourt, Google and every other copy of your case and replies within one business day. Free, confidential and no upfront payment on qualifying cases.
Frequently asked questions
How does UniCourt removal work?
You submit a Public Records Redaction Request through UniCourt’s form, one request per record. If UniCourt approves it, it redacts or seals the record as UniCourt publishes it, which affects what shows in search engines.
Who can ask UniCourt to remove a case?
Only a party to the record, a legal guardian or fiduciary of a party or an attorney representing a party. UniCourt’s public records policy does not accept requests from anyone else.
Is UniCourt removal free?
Yes. UniCourt says it does not charge to submit, process or appeal a redaction request.
How long does a UniCourt removal request take?
UniCourt says decisions typically take about 30 days. After approval, it says search engines have generally dropped the pages within about 30 days, although it does not control them.
Is there a UniCourt opt out?
UniCourt’s public records policy describes no separate opt out. The redaction request is the only UniCourt removal route it sets out for court records.
Can I use a CCPA request to remove my case from UniCourt?
No. UniCourt’s CCPA request page says the CCPA does not apply to court records and points to its separate redaction form. Its privacy policy says court records are not personal information under that law.
What does UniCourt look at when deciding?
Its listed factors are a court order sealing or expunging the record, an increased risk of physical harm, identity theft that caused the record and harm to a minor. UniCourt says the list is not exclusive.
What if UniCourt turns down my request?
You can appeal within 30 days of the decision using the link in the notice email. UniCourt says appeals without new information or documents will be denied and that all appeals are final.
Does UniCourt removal delete the court record?
No. UniCourt says the record may still be available elsewhere and can only be sealed by a court order. Its redaction affects the record as UniCourt publishes it.
Can Removal Lab submit my UniCourt request?
UniCourt accepts requests only from parties, guardians or fiduciaries and attorneys, so the request comes from you or your lawyer. Removal Lab helps you prepare it for free and handles the Google side, with no upfront payment on qualifying cases.
Should I speak to a lawyer?
If you hope to seal or expunge the record, yes. A lawyer can also file the UniCourt request on your behalf, since attorneys for a party may submit one.
Sources: UniCourt Public Records Policy, UniCourt Privacy Policy, UniCourt CCPA request page, Search Console Help: Refresh outdated content, Google Search Help: Results about you, Google Search Help: Remove personal information, California Courts: Clean your record and FDLE: Seal and expunge questions. Removal Lab does not work for UniCourt, Google or any court. Every decision is made by the platform.