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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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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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California
1 review
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Good
November 1, 2022

10/10 would do again, good service, fast and simple east to do.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Richard! 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 Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great
November 1, 2022

Excellent and helpful. Great protection device Hope it's going to be as secure as possible.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Utah
1 review
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Modern and easy to use!
November 1, 2022

Setting up my account was so easy! It definatly felt really secure as well. I also liked that in the text when I signed up it gave a warning not to give the code to someone else. I know so many peope this can benefit. There was only one part of the setup where I got confused, however it was so easy to set up that I don't have an issue with it.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Cayleigh! 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

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Agent saved the Day!
November 1, 2022

I was struggling with the upload process not recognizing my documents. Video call with the Agent fixed everything. She was very friendly and patient. Very professional and friendly. I was expecting a "robot" and got a friendly face. Thank you for making an already stressful situation much better.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Catherine! Thank you for your feedback regarding our member support agent! We are always happy to help. We appreciate your 4-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good but confusing
December 1, 2022

Although I was able to get my information verified it was very confusing.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Matt! Thank you for your feedback as we are always trying to improve our member experience. Thank you for your 3 star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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IDPro
November 1, 2022

Good reliable to protect your information and will share this to others

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Pascualito! 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

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Simple Experience
November 1, 2022

Experience was quick, simple and pleasant customer service.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excelente ayuda
November 1, 2022

Atención y apoyo adecuado gracias recomendable, excelente trato y rapido servicio al cliente

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Ā”Hola Alfonzo! 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

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Assistance with account.
November 1, 2022

Login.gov kept me repeating putting in my information and taking pictures of my driver's license to identify myself, then logging me off. She helped me get passed it and identified.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Derrick! 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

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Its cool
November 1, 2022

It was a good experience, agent was helpful everything was smooth

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello David! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. Thank you for your 4-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team

Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast/efficient
November 1, 2022

Agent did an excellent job. The service was fast and efficient. When we ran into a problem the agent quickly found a solution.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Christopher! 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

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Good
November 1, 2022

My experience was fast an good. I would recommend using this to verify identity with irs

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Tavon! 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

Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing Verification tool
November 1, 2022

ID.me is a great verification tool. It has a established protocol for verifying and will not happen immediately. Nor would I expect it to.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Simple and secure
November 1, 2022

My experience was simple, fast easy. No hassle. I would give them 5

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Helpful
November 1, 2022

Let's me get to my info. I needed to verify my Tax info so I could pay what I owe. 2019 is done, now I can work on my 2020 info.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Michael! 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

Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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SSA ID
November 1, 2022

Very nice. It was tedious at first, but my son help me out. Overall not too bad.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Rodney! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. Thank you for your 4-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team

Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very helpful
November 1, 2022

Very helpful and easy to submit documents verification was fast

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Joseph! 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

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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App approved
November 1, 2022

Easily understandable. Fast and thorough seemed very secure

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wow that was easier than expected!
October 31, 2022

I got a letter from IRS and someone had filed taxes in my name. I was expecting the process of proving my identity to be a hassle like dealing with IRS. It was so easy. No hassle no difficulty. Quick and easy. Safe and secure.

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Christine! 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

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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HELP
October 31, 2022

Somewhat difficult due to not having the equipment needed for this process. You need a better way to help us that don't have cameras on their computers an easier way for you to get verification

Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Vincent! Thank you for the review and the feedback! If you are experiencing any issues with your ID.me account, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] and we would be more than happy to assist. -ID.me Social Response Team