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ID.me simplifies how individuals prove and share their identity online. The ID.me secure digital identity network has over 98 million members, as well as partnerships with 30 states, 10 federal agencies, and over 500 name-brand retailers.

The company provides identity proofing, authentication and community verification for organizations across sectors. The company's technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 conformant credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me's Identity Gateway also has a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate Authority to Operate (ATO). ID.me is the only provider with video chat and is committed to "No Identity Left Behind" to enable all people to have a secure digital identity.


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McLean, Virginia, United States
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ID.me Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a mixed reputation, with notable strengths in its identity verification service, which many users found secure and efficient, particularly praising the helpfulness of customer service during video calls. However, significant concerns were raised regarding the complexity of the verification process, which some customers found frustrating and time-consuming, particularly older users or those with unique identification issues. Additionally, delays and technical difficulties, including issues with document acceptance and login credentials, have led to dissatisfaction among several users. Overall, while the service is valued for its security, improvements in user experience and support are essential.

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$#*! in $#*! out
March 29, 2026

My experiences with anything the government puts together is to punish those of us that have to use it. We're coming up with all this bull$#*! you guys desire require changing password can't use the same password. Well then let's get back to the freaking 60s and 50s where there was no damn computer. We didn't have hackers back then you people that rate these programs make a couple million dollars from whomever and then you turn around and sell it to whomever for another million dollars, so they can get into the programs that's my experiences with your guises patterns.

Date of experience: March 19, 2026
Kentucky
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Just another scam
March 29, 2026

Theyre one of those companies that put you on an error loop with no way out. I wasted over an hour messing with this company. Did everything they told me to. And I just got a circle of error codes that just led to one another. I belive they just threw something together in order to cash out on a government contract. Just collecting money from the government. Also collecting your information to do god knows what. Probably selling it.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
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As my review title indicates, if you are blind or low vision, you cannot use this website at all. Because the main thing is being able to take a picture of your state or drivers license ID. If you cannot do that, you cannot navigate this website on your own. Very frustrating! I imagine younger people who are really technologically advanced would not have a problem with this website. But I am much older and cannot use vision as a tool, therefore, this was an extremely frustrating website to try to navigate. I definitely needed a side person, who actually was having problems too. If there's another way of using a different website, I'd stay away from this one.

Date of experience: March 15, 2000
North Carolina
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ID.me sign up process
March 28, 2026

It was easy to set this up. It did not take very long and felt quite secure.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
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Horrible experience
March 28, 2026

After going through all of the steps multiple times before finally getting to the video verification, I never received the follow on email with final instructions. A significant amount of my time was lost and nothing was accomplished

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
Ohio
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Don't forget it
March 28, 2026

I have been locked out of my account for over a month and have requested assistance several times but to no avail. I can't even electronically file my taxes now because I can't get my ID.me pin number for my accountant.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
California
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Exactly what do yall verify?
March 28, 2026

Could not log in because ID.ME said they could not verify me by my valid ID, biometric scans, video conference, social security number. Is that enough?

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
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Excellent!
March 28, 2026

Intense but great! It took me through security channels but it was all detailed and laid out but the results of approval was worth it!

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
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Knowing the Truth.
March 28, 2026

My experience was phenomenal! Not too easy or hard to use. Especially, if you respond properly to the correct prompts The reason that I say this is that your information is totally Safe using this scenario. You can trust Id.me for your identity needs without worry or apprehension. I would give Id.me a thousand perfect stars if I could. Be safe! Be sure! Get the job done with Id.me.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
New York
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DO NOT CREATE AN ACCOUNT
March 28, 2026

If you have an extra few hours in the day and want to pound your head on your desk, then go ahead and create an ID.me account. But make sure that you already have a cell phone and if not then guess you are just not able to do a thing.

Date of experience: March 15, 2026
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Good experience
March 28, 2026

The experience has been good; I was able to follow the steps easily.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
Florida
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Breaking Bread
March 28, 2026

Very helpful and efficient. I'll be happy to use id me again for whatever reason

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
Texas
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Novice compadre
March 28, 2026

Excellent, for an old man that can't what happened yesterday

Date of experience: March 17, 2026
Illinois
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Zero stars if I could
March 28, 2026

There's got to be another site that does this job. This one is absolute trash. They rejected valid documents twice and then made it almost impossible to get an answer as to why, much less a fix. After hours going back and forth with a chat bot and being told that a human would log on in "up to 10 minutes," (not to mention being kicked out of line twice), an ineffectual person said she was there to help but it was obvious that almost every response she gave was canned. It took another 60 minutes for her to fix a problem that she eventually admitted shouldn't have occurred in the first place.

Date of experience: March 17, 2026
New York
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Signing up for ID.me
March 28, 2026

I needed assistance signing up for the ID.me but it is not to bad

Date of experience: March 17, 2026
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ID me and IRS website
March 27, 2026

Ran around in circles trying to log on. Needed a code and requested a call which never came. Already had an ID me account but had to redo the whole process to access the IRS website. Multiple verification process took a long time and required uploading license, taking a selfie and receiving a log in code for future use. Thought it was overkill... especially considering license had photo on it.

Date of experience: March 17, 2026
Illinois
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Not User Friendly
March 27, 2026

Good luck if you have to use it for both your personal and work. It is virtually impossible to get the system to work properly

Date of experience: March 17, 2026
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Nightmare Procedure
March 27, 2026

Does not deserve any part of a star rating. Buckle up for many attempts to set this up if you are under the age of 40. You will use every device you have, There are many "interactive" pitfalls. Designed by clueless kids who don't rely on senior benefits. Seriously doubt they did the professional thing - testing on the users most likely to need it.

Date of experience: March 17, 2026
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I hate this process. Nothing seems to work correctly. Video selfie doesn't work. Long wait times on the video calls. Then the email afterwards wouldn't accept my info. Had to call the phone line which was so busy it doesn't even call through to people it just hangs up on you. Called an agent to get an appointment at an office. Out local office has been shut down and closest office is 1.5 hours away in a different state with first available appointment a whole week away. That agent then connected me back to the phone line where I waited 1.5 hours just to have that woman tell me she couldn't hear me and to call back. Absolutely ridiculous! Still haven't been able to get my id verified. This whole process is BS.

Date of experience: March 17, 2026
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Verified finally
March 27, 2026

I was losing hope after going in a complete circle having to login a dozen times to no avail. I contacted CS explained, then had a video conference. I was able to login and retrieve the info needed to complete my taxes and file a return. Thanks tons!

Date of experience: March 17, 2026