Can you get your mug shot removed from the Internet?

To have a mug shot removed from the Internet, the person in the shot can contact the administrator of the website where his mug shot appears and request that it be taken down. Mug-shot removal websites can also assist in the process.

Some mug shot removal sites require a court case to be concluded before agreeing to remove a mug shot. These sites often charge a fee for the service.

A private lawyer can also write to the websites posting the mug shot to demand its removal. However, the websites are under no legal obligation to take down the mug shot.