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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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I I feel my experience was a greater understanding of how my ID is protected. And it gave me more confidence in it
Had to attempt verification twice. Had some issues the second time, but was able to work through them. Had some issues with the phone verification and had to use two different phones.
Hello Jason! Thank you for your review of our service! If you have any questions or require any further assistance, please send us an email at [email protected]. -ID.me Social Response Team
Hello Rhonda! We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
Super easy and fast, very professional, and very to the point, satisfied customer
Hello Eric! We are glad this process was quick and easy! Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Relatively quick. Many options in choice of documents was extremely helpful. Video portion worked well for the most part. Video host was clear, concise, patient, and professional.
Hello Jack! We are glad you were able to complete this process quickly! Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Was so so. I just looking verify my documents for the department of labor.
Hello Madeline! Thank you for your feedback regarding the identity verification process and our member support agent. We appreciate your review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
Took forever to get the site to accept me. I've been trying to file my taxes and get my stimulouses. My new address is 2936 N 72nd St, Lincoln NE *******. It is not the same as on my drivers license
Hello Tamera! We are glad that you were able to access the IRS successfully using ID.me. For your security, please remove any personal data from post. Thank you! -ID.me Social Response Team
Went smoothly. Discount was taken, no fuss. These discounts are nice and I appreciate them.
Hello Nancy! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Bien amable y proffesional. Lo bueno que me pudo atender alguien quien abla espanol.
Ā”Hola Jose! Gracias por el tiempo que se ha tomado para dejar una reseƱa. Ā”Lo apreciamos mucho! Si usted le gustarĆa ofrecer un comentario adicional, por favor mandanos un correo electrónico a [email protected]. -ID.me Social Response Team
Me gusta mucha y los que te ayudan muy amables los recomiendo bajar la aplicación
Ā”Hola Lucila! Gracias por el tiempo que se ha tomado para dejar una reseƱa. Ā”Lo apreciamos mucho! Si usted le gustarĆa ofrecer un comentario adicional, por favor mandanos un correo electrónico a [email protected]. -ID.me Social Response Team
This is an impressive program. Very well put together. Technology fails sometimes but this did not.
Hello Garrian! We are glad this process was quick and easy! Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Fairly easy but thorough right down to the number of characters in the review.
Hello Alan! 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
It took a while for me to get into the app, I had to find a bunch of documents in order to verify myself. It took a while it was very annoying but at least it was done.
Hello Demetrius! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. Thank you for your review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Process was simple and fairly easily. Just follow the steps listed
Hello Charles! We are glad that you were able to access the IRS successfully using ID.me. Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Simple. Easy to do. Takes a little bit of time but worth it.
Hello Alexandra! 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
Poor experience with this problem was not rectified wasn't given a fair opportunity as to what took place
Hello Javon! 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
The process initially seems intimidating, but is in reality not difficult at all!
Hello Michele! 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
Setting up my account was fast & easy.
Hopefully this will help me help my tax person straighten out my mess.
Hello Gordon! 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 Dena! 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
Fast and easy the agent was professional and on time see was also accurate with my documentation
Hello Kaderia! We are glad this process was quick and easy! Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -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. ā 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 Marilyn! 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