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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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service
1,446
value
1,178
shipping
639
returns
629
quality
1,154
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Nebraska
1 review
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Five star
November 22, 2022

I was prepared and walked through every step of the process. It was easy and fast!

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Shonn! We are glad this process was quick and easy! Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Helpful
November 22, 2022

It was very easy and understandable. Also the person that help me was very respectful and gave me a good understanding on what I needed to do

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Michael! 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

Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Be Patient
November 22, 2022

Wonderful experience. She was extremely patient while getting connected

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello James! 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

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good
November 22, 2022

It was Wonderful and excellent and I will like to use it again also refer someone

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Emmanuel! Thank you for your feedback regarding the identity verification process. We sincerely appreciate your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team

Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
November 22, 2022

My agent was very knowledgeable and clearly spoken.

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Kelvin! Thank you for your feedback regarding our member support agent. We appreciate your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team

New Hampshire
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Yesterday the website had a lot of glitches and it was very frustrating, but I tried again today, and everything went smoothly. The agent I was connected with was knowledgeable and friendly.

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Christina! Thank you for your feedback as we are always trying to improve our member experience. Thank you for your 4 star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First time user
November 22, 2022

In order to capture a very nice discount I had to verify being a military veteran. The retailer used ID.me and I decided to use this service to capture my discount. It was a very easy process to use and I was then able to capture my veteran's discount.

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Hal! We are glad you were able to verify your military status with ease! Thank you for your 5-star review of ID.me and for your service. -ID.me Social Response Team

Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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EASY!
November 22, 2022

I am not tech savvy at all. But this was easy to use and had clear concise directions. Only took a few minutes to complete.

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Sheri! 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

New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Strongly satisfied
November 22, 2022

Fast n easy n secure...I appreciated the simplicity

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Amy! 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

Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great
November 22, 2022

Fantastic so easy to use and fast very simple to use thank you for all the help

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Roger! We are glad this process was quick and easy! Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easiest payment method set up
November 22, 2022

Fastest and easiest sign up I've had to do. Clear step by step instructions.

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Ursula! We are glad this process was quick and easy! Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team

Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great
November 22, 2022

Great she was very nice and it was quick and simple

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Shanda! 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

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Totally satisfied.
November 22, 2022

Outstanding representative to service my needs. Easy going customer service skills exercised. I was very well pleased.

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Brian! Thank you for your feedback regarding our member support agent. We appreciate your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Stella
November 22, 2022

The video agent I worked with was so professional. She was very polite and verified my information in a very timely manner.

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Stella! 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

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Unemployment verification of identity
November 22, 2022

Easy and fast. Very helpful and patient with me. Good to know they do this to prevent identity theft.

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello David! We are glad this process was quick and easy! Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good experience
November 22, 2022

I feel my information is more protected and free of fraud thankful for this extra security it is very important.

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Shayteka! 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

Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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International experience
November 22, 2022

I was able to gather all the information to get reviewed.

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello James! We are glad that you were able to complete the identity verification process successfully. Thank you for your review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Satisfied
November 22, 2022

All is good he answer all my questions and he is so accommodating

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Ronald! Thank you for your feedback regarding the identity verification process and our member support agent. We appreciate your 4-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team

Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very good
November 22, 2022

I thought I was going to be hard but the directions were pretty easy to follow

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Derwood! 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

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service
November 22, 2022

Very happy with the service, every question was simple and short

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Marsha! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team