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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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The process was very simple but extremely professional. I think it is very safe to use
I love it they talk to you nicely and make sure you're comfortable And then make sure you have the best experience in your lifetime
Hello William! Thank you for contacting ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback regarding our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
I thought it was gonna take forever but no! Fast fast fast! Love the app to log in. It is the easiest way I've experienced with any login yet! Seriously!
Hello Jess! We are glad that you were able to complete this process quickly and with ease. Thank you for your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
They are not playing any games. I am VERY happy to be able to know can't anybody claim to be me.
Hello Andrea! We are glad that you were able to successfully verify your identity with ID.me. Thank you for your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
I am very grateful for the help I was provided with my unemployment ID. It had been three week that I was waiting to receive my benefits. I called TWC CENTER and one of their agents walked me right through the process successfully.
Hello Patrick! Thank you for your 5-star review of ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback regarding the identity verification process. -ID.me Social Response Team
I like yalls work an yall are very fast on yalls job an thank yall very much.an I hope yall do well an hope yall make it home to your fam. Safe. God Bless
Hello Timothy! Thank you for your positive review of our service. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and 5-star rating of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
The customer service was excellent. I have no complaints. And it didn't take that long at all. I would definitely recommend
Hello Destiny! Thank you for your feedback regarding our service and member support agent. We sincerely appreciate your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
Well besides the long hours you have to wait until you get to talk to a manager or supervisor the experience was not to bad.
Hello Curtis! We sincerely apologize for this frustrating experience. If you still need help, please send our team a message at [email protected] for help. We look forward to hearing from you. -ID.me Social Response Team
It was so easy to use and gain the information that I so needed. Glad this is available. Dr Di Blasi
Hello James! Thank you for your 5-star review of ID.me. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. -ID.me Social Response Team
I used ID.me via the IRS gov website to make a payment on my tax debt
The money was withdrawn and not sent to the IRS
The ID.me support is a automated and not helpful
Now I am out money and supposedly no one can help DO NOT USE ID.me to make payments
Hello Lori! We sincerely apologize for this frustrating experience. ID.me solely verifies your identity to access the IRS, we do not facilitate any payments to the IRS. Please send our team a message at [email protected] for more information. -ID.me Social Response Team
After sending in a document, I was approved on the spot in less than ten minutes! I have never heard of such a thing, and I am a business professor who keeps tabs on service marketing.
And the web site directions are clear and easy to understand.
Overall, amazing.
Hello Sean! We are glad that you were able to successfully complete the identity verification process with ease. Thank you for your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
Hello Emma! 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
Great through the overall process. It provides safety needed without no complicated process.
Hello Eduardo! Thank you for your feedback regarding the identity verification process. We appreciate your 5-star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
First I uploaded my driver license and then it sent me a link so that it can use my phone's camera to verify with my live image after I clicked the link.
Hello Y. J.! 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
Just simple and easy and fast. I have nothing else to say. I already put my review twice. All I want is my tax return from 2020 that IRS keeps telling me in my account not active.
Hello Eloina! Thank you for your review of our service! If you have any questions or require and further assistance, please send us an email at [email protected]. -ID.me Social Response Team
It's kind of hard for mature person, sometimes we don't have the experience of a young person I the tech world. But it helps you to do better.
Hello Luz! 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
In order to create my IdMe the amount of personal information that was required made me feel no other person could sign into any account using IdMe. It is a little long procedure but well worth the effort.
Hello Beverly! 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
I was reluctant to use this website because it's done by the government. I was shocked at how easy it was to upload everything I needed with my phone. Good job!
Hello Cheryl! Thank you for your feedback as we are always trying to improve our member experience. Thank you for your 5 star review of ID.me. -ID.me Social Response Team
Awesome experience with video communication assistance.
Very easy and fast,
Better than the system itself.
Had to get my documents a few of them to verify address and identity but after that it was easy.
Hello Joseph! We are glad this process was quick and easy! Thank you for your 5-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team
Muy eficiente buen servicio y trato muy amable. Y confiable
¡Hola Victor! Gracias por el tiempo que se ha tomado para dejar una reseña. ¡Lo apreciamos mucho! Si usted le gustarÃa ofrecer un comentario adicional, por favor mandanos un correo electrónico a [email protected]. -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. — 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 Mohan! Thank you for your feedback regarding the identity verification process and your 4-star review of our service. -ID.me Social Response Team