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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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It was easy to do and took very little time they asked very simple questions to verify my status
The process to verify me was simple and prompt. With little information I was able to be verified.
Hello Wendy! We are glad that you were able to complete the identity verification process successfully and with ease. Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Really helpful and easy to follow. I'm glad that the instructions were simple. Hope that this will help others when they apply.
Hello Anna! We are glad this process was quick and easy! Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
It took me a few minutes to get what i need,i highly recommend this.quick and easy.
Hello Jessie! We are glad this process was quick and easy! Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Hello Liss! We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
It was easy to use and my agent was very helpful and professional.
Hello Richard! We are glad that you were able to complete the identity verification process successfully and with ease. Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Hello Debra! We are glad this process was quick and easy! Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Creating my account was secure and simple. The steps were described thoroughly and it did not take long to set up.
Hello Lindy! We are glad that you felt secure using our service. Thank you for your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
It Was Professional. The Representative understand
The Calls. He Answers
Hello Carl! Thank you for your feedback regarding our member support agent! We are always happy to help. We appreciate your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
I could find where I needed to be, but going from there was a little more difficult in trying to figure out what information i needed to complete, where, was something else.
Hello Nikole! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. If you require any further assistance, please send us an email at [email protected]. -ID.me Social Response Team
Was very easy to set up and all through the process, felt safe and secure
Hello Cyril! We are glad that you felt secure using our service. Thank you for your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
Great customer service, the attention of the employee was excellent
Hello Luis! We are glad that you were able to complete the identity verification process successfully. We appreciate your 5-star review of our member support team and ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
Kept getting a message saying my information wasn't what they had on file. Wasn't worth my time to keep trying.
Hello J! We sincerely apologize for this frustrating experience. We are happy to help. Please send an email to [email protected] to connect with our team for assistance. We look forward to hearing from you! -ID.me Social Response Team
Wasn't sure how it would work, but to my surprise it was Quite fast and secure.
Hello Moses! We are glad that you felt secure using our service. Thank you for your 4-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
I was able to upload a photo of my license information very easily and it was verified within an hour. I was able to start using it very quickly and it worked very smoothly!
Hello Brianna! We are glad that you were able to complete the identity verification process successfully and with ease. Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
My agent Terri was so helpful and made the whole experience a breeze! They explained everything to me and walked me through each step of getting verified. ID.me is a wonderful service and very useful! Keep up the good work guys!
Hello Hawo! Thank you for your feedback regarding the identity verification process and our member support agent. We appreciate your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
Worked at getting ID.me for a year but have finally worked it out. Not easy if you aren't a electronic-savvy person. Now if I can just manage Verizon & Lowes to accept it.
Hello Gary! We sincerely apologize for this frustrating experience. We are happy to help. Please send an email to [email protected] to connect with our team for assistance. -ID.me Social Response Team
The whole process was easy to understand and use. Agent was professional and kind and answered all my questions with knowledge.
Hello James! We are glad that you were able to complete the identity verification process successfully and with ease. Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Hello Mark! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Hello Sam! 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 Thomas! We sincerely appreciate your feedback regarding the identity verification process. Thank you for your 4-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team