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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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639
returns
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quality
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California
1 review
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Fast and easy to be verified.
October 5, 2022

The agent was very friendly and knowledgeable. The verification process was fast and easy.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Mike! 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

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Creating account
November 4, 2022

It made my blood pressure go up. Literally. I found myself yelling at the computer trying to get the thing created.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello J. P.! Thank you for your feedback as we are constantly trying to improve our member experience. If you require any assistance with your ID.me account or verification, please send us an email at [email protected] for help. -ID.me Social Response Team

Arkansas
1 review
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Security done right
October 5, 2022

Very professional & competent experience.
This 50 character demand is totally unsatisfying

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

North Carolina
1 review
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Big Money
October 5, 2022

It was alright with me. It was strange at first I never did a video call

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Ohio
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Helpful
October 5, 2022

After weeks of frustration dealing with SS, didn't or wouldn't help, IDme fixed my problem and I signed up for retirement in less than a day. Very good service.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick and professional
October 5, 2022

My agent was very cordial and professional. Don't be afraid to confirm details.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Christian! 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

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent experience; better than expected. Video Chat Person was easy going yet quite competent. Whole process went well and was completed quickly.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Carl! 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

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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ID.me is a teriffic service.
October 5, 2022

I had my documents ready, however I did experience some connectivity issues/technical issues on my end that my assigned referee helped me through and completed the process.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Darren! 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

Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've been using ID.me for a couple of years now and it makes everything faster, easier, and the end result simpler than any other military or service related discount system I've ever seen. As long as the retailer subscribes to ID.me, all you have to do is click the button and let the system do a quick check and boom, discount applied.

If you're unsure if any of the online retailers that use ID.me to provide discounts are something you might use, go check their site and see what they offer. Bose sound equipment, Moosejaw outdoor retailers, Benchmade Knives, and many others are included - I just used ID.me to get a 50 percent discount on my knives at Spiderco. FIFTY PERCENT OFF just because they work with ID.me.

You can't go wrong. Sign up, use it, and save. The process takes a couple of minutes and the effort will benefit you for years to come.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Robert! We are glad that you have been able to use ID.me to successfully receive discounts! Thank you for your 5-star rating of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick and Easy
October 5, 2022

It was efficient, I got through the verification process really quickly and liked how easy it all was. It was really as simple as that and I got what I needed to do.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Puerto Rico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excelente
October 5, 2022

Muy profesionales y empleados muy comprometidos en servir

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hola Jose! Gracias por el tiempo que se ha tomado para dejar una reseña. ¡Lo apreciamos mucho! Si usted le gustaría ofrecer un comentario adicional, por favor mandanos un correo electrónico a [email protected].

Texas
1 review
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Excellent app
October 5, 2022

Super easy to do, accomplished what I needed to do in record time.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Illinois
1 review
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October 5, 2022

Experience was great! Representative was very helpful patient and professional with me.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Marquis! Thank you for your feedback regarding our member support agent. 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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Ridiculous
November 4, 2022

Human action excellent! Too much personal stuff rendered, facial recognition isn't necessary.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Julius! Thank you for your feedback as we are constantly working to improve our member experience. If you require any assistance with your ID.me account or verification, please send us an email at [email protected]. -ID.me Social Response Team

Hawaii
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast and Easy
October 4, 2022

This final step to ID.me was super fast and secure. My agent was very friendly and easy to understand. The process took just as few minutes.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Helpful quick
October 4, 2022

Once the video call was connected the agent introduced themselves and explained the steps very clearly. This video call is a great idea to process proof of Your Documents. Sometimes I had trouble contacting, connections with an agent. But when I finally got set up everything went quick

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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ID me helped me a lot
October 4, 2022

The guy that helped me out was great he was quick and efficient. He even congratulated me on my newborn, I really appreciated that.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Kayc Causapin
October 4, 2022

It was fast and easy. Everything go well. Questions are easy to answer.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great job ID.me!
October 4, 2022

TJ did a great job and showed a genuine concern for me since I am tech challenged! Thanks TJ!

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

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

Oregon
1 review
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Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Olivia C. — ID.me Rep
over a year old

Hello Evan! Thank you for your 5-star rating of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team