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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.
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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Is and has always been my go-to for secure login credentialing. It's easy, seamless, and helpful. Recently, we did a very secure and thorough process to link ID.me to the IRS.gov site and the entire thing was well-done.
Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
The agents were quick and verify my information without any delays
Hello Cynthia! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
I learned from an article on a news site that I could register with ID.me and get easy access to all the information about my Social Security account. ID.me makes it possible to register/sign up online, and the process is quick and fairly easy.
Hello Noreen! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
I appreciate that the process of verifying my info was done in literally seconds. Thank you for actually working and not putting me through any kind of hassles.
Hello Melissa! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
Hello Ivan! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
It was very quick and very easy to do it only took me about 5 to 10 minutes max
Hello Cherine! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
Simple secure satisfying convinced with the agent not much of waiting time for interview
Hello Yosef! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
Deborah T was very helpful and polite. I had never had to do this before but she walked me through it and was not rushed. Would work with her any time.
Hello Debra! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
This is a nightmare. $#*! ID.ME
This shouldn't be how I have to log into the $#*!ing IRS website. Thanks.
Hello! We sincerely apologize for this frustrating experience. If you require any assistance with your ID.me account or verification, please send us an email at [email protected]. We are here to help! -ID.me Social Response Team
I can understand everything they were very helpful
Hello Beverly! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
Good rates and setup for the family, including anyway reasonable Rates
Hello Brian! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
Every step was easy to enderstand and accomplish.i felt satisfied that my identity and information was secure using this system.
Hello Daniel! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
Very easy to know what to do. Good security info asked for. Rec'd directions on irs.gov website to login which were easy to use. Used cell phone and computer to get setup which was easy.
Hello Nikki! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
This was by far the best experience of this type I've ever experienced. The team member that worked with me was by far the BEST I've worked with. My computer was sometimes not cooperative, and the team member's patience was far above the norm. Her expertise and encouragement were above. Not only did I get connected to ID.me, but I learned a lot from her knowledge. Great experience, Great Team.
Hello Jacob! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
It was very convenient, and also better than just a phone interview
Hello Langston! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
Hello Kalub! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
Hey y'all reading this and thank you to all the Past/Present Service Men and Women out there. I'm not that great with computers and phones but using ID.Me is soooo freakn EASY y'all.I had a little problem entering my address cause I live over seas but they cleared that up quick. The representative was easy and very understanding with me and talked me through the steps. Also great to hear an American over the phone and not a foreigner or Auto Teleprompter is FREAKN BEAUTIFUL. If you get Naomi O, she gonna get you straight. Thanks and God Bless y'all if you read this. And it's Confidential.
Hello Claude! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me and our member support agent! We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
My experience was great thank you for the help this was a good way
Hello Madjoma! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
Thanks you for help happy merry Christmas everyone
Hello Marco! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
Answer: Hello! To reach a support associate at ID.me, please send an email to [email protected]. We are happy to help.
Answer: Hello! Please see the below linked article, as well as our website, to learn more about ID.me! https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles/201904874-Who-is-ID-me- https://www.id.me/
Answer: Hello Ralph! ID.me's role is limited to the identity verification process for the IRS. For assistance in verifying your identity for the IRS, please email our team at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you! -ID.me Social Response Team
Answer: Hello! We sincerely apologize for this frustrating experience. We are happy to help. Please send an email to [email protected] for assistance.
Answer: Hello Jerry. Thank you for your question. If you still need assistance please visit https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/p/contact_support to create a ticket and one of our support agents will work with you, when you reach out this way they will be able to look further into your concern. — ID.me
Answer: Hello Justin! For information on your IRS verification, please email our team at [email protected]. Thank you! -Olivia, ID.me
Answer: Hello Casey! Thank you for your feedback, it is sincerely appreciated. For assistance with your account or verification, please contact us via email at [email protected]. -ID.me Social Response Team
Answer: Hello! ID.me representatives are available to assist you with any account or verification issue you may be experiencing, 24/7. Please reach out to our team at [email protected] for help. Additionally, please see the below linked article for information regarding data security and ID.me. https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles/360017705294-Is-my-information-secure-
Answer: Hello! We are happy to assist you with any difficulty you may be experiencing with your ID.me account or verification. Please send an email to [email protected] for help.
Answer: Hello! We are happy to look into this for you. Please send us an email at [email protected].


Hello Harry! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team