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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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1,446
value
1,178
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639
returns
629
quality
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Virginia
1 review
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ID.me verification for taxes
October 19, 2022

Worked great, was quick and instructions were clear, no issues in process.

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Sav! 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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Good service
October 19, 2022

Experience was fast and easy. The video attendant was very helpful and made it very simple.

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello GVaul! We are glad this process was quick and easy! 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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ID.me takes a good chunk of work to get stood up but once it's done it securely protects your logins to the IRS, VA etc

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello John! 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

Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Took literally just seconds to complete. Leads you through the process of filling out each field n has a very quick response time. Very pleased with the process.

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Yamana C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Kathy! 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

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy and convenient
October 19, 2022

It was extremely easy and walked me through each step

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Patricia! We are glad that you were able to verify your identity with ease! Thank you for your 5-star rating of ID.me.-ID.me Social Response Team

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Mark Salvatore
October 19, 2022

Fast, professional, secure, and polite staff. And recommended. Thank You.

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great
October 19, 2022

Great experience and the video chat hostess was awesome and professional

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Isabel! Thank you for your feedback regarding the identity verification process and our member support agent. We sincerely appreciate your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team

Pennsylvania
1 review
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It very complicated to completelong
November 18, 2022

Long and exhausting. I had to retry over 30 times to finally get it done. Customer service hung up on me while I was trying to get assistance with an agent.

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Levar! We sincerely apologize for the difficulty you experienced with the identity verification process. If you require any assistance with your account or verification, please send us an email at [email protected]. -ID.me Social Response Team

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Creating my IRS Account through ID.ME
October 19, 2022

This was a painless simple process to follow. Instructions are clear. It took about 15 minutes to complete and there were no issues along the way

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Gregory! 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

New Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good
October 19, 2022

My review was a great experience, I'm pleased with ID.me service, and customer service. I would recommend the service to anyone.

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Larry! Thank you for your feedback regarding the identity verification process and our member support team. We sincerely appreciate your 5-star review and recommendation of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experience
October 19, 2022

Great experience and easy going didn't hassle me and got straight to the point

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Exceptional
October 19, 2022

My experience is still too early, and I need to clarify somethings. So far, ok.

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Randall! Thank you for sharing your experience with ID.me. If you require any assistance, please send us an email at [email protected]. -ID.me Social Response Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Genial
October 19, 2022

Estoy muy satisfecho con el profesionalismo de la seƱorita Karla, y fue muy breve la entrevista, estoy muy agradecido,

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Ā”Hola Arturo! 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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Safe sign-on
October 19, 2022

It was a little difficult setting up with all the photo requests, but in the end, it was worth it to have a verified safe sign-on for critical accounts.

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Richard! 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

Utah
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Pleasant
October 19, 2022

Nice and easy for an old man unfamiliar with the internet

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Taxes
November 18, 2022

Somewhat satisfied not sure if it worked. I showed my id not sure whats next but I need my taxes

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Leslie! If you require any further assistance with your ID.me account or verification, or if you have any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]. -ID.me Social Response Team

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great
October 19, 2022

People were patient and caring., understanding, took time to help really, down to Earth People

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Puerto Rico
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Fast helpful and satisfying
October 19, 2022

I experienced for the first time and it was very helpful fast and easy

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Convenient, fast and even enjoyable
October 19, 2022

I liked that it was fast, convenient and even interesting with a real person as part of the process by video was pleasant.

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Jeremy! We are glad that you were able to verify your identity with ease! Thank you for your 5-star rating of ID.me.-ID.me Social Response Team

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very secured
October 19, 2022

This maybe a few more steps than usual, but it is very secured that it shocks me. This maybe the waive of the future in all things.

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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