Removing hard inquiries from your credit report can be a valuable step in improving your credit score. Hard inquiries, which occur when lenders or creditors check your credit as part of an application process, can have a negative impact on your credit score, especially if there are multiple inquiries in a short period of time. To remove hard inquiries, you can start by reviewing your credit report and identifying any inaccurate or unwarranted inquiries. You can then dispute these inquiries directly with the credit bureaus, providing evidence that the inquiries were made in error or without your authorization. The credit bureaus are required to investigate your dispute and, if the inquiry is found to be invalid, they must remove it from your credit report. Additionally, some credit scoring models will automatically remove hard inquiries from your report after a certain period of time, typically 12 months. By taking proactive steps to address and remove hard inquiries, you can help protect your credit score and maintain a healthy credit profile.client.