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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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McLean, Virginia, United States
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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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Oklahoma
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I was taken to the IDM website and just followed the instructions which were easy. I did have a video interview with the person Emilio that was simple. She was short quick and very knowledgeable.

Date of experience: December 15, 2025
Panama
1 review
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Call the VA and ask for the telephone number of ID.me, Tech Support to streamline the process because the robot on ID.me chat session for assistance is very difficult to work with.

Date of experience: December 15, 2025
California
1 review
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Decline the offer
December 25, 2025

It's confusing between login.gov and IDme.gov. The departments has changed so much it makes navigation in the web a challenging task. Especially for the folks over 70 years old - me.

Date of experience: December 15, 2025
Louisiana
1 review
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The right ID
December 25, 2025

ID.me is an easy process to enable access to accounts that may require government approved information on you to enter their website. I highly recommend you to use ID.me for government approved information needed to access their websites and services. It easy steps and quick access.

Date of experience: December 15, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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Confused as to the end result
December 25, 2025

After several unsuccessful attempts through my phone, I attempted through my computer. Although I got a confirmation, I was not requested to upload a photo, so I don't know if I completed the process appropriately or not.

Date of experience: December 14, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Easy to use and helpful for tasks
December 25, 2025

Was a bit nervous about setting up the account and navigating through the instructions. Had to chat. That helped immensely. I got the answers I needed within 5 minutes. Am pleased and have peace of mind.

Date of experience: December 15, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The verification process was quick and straightforward. Everything worked well, and I felt my information was secure. Overall, a very good

Date of experience: December 15, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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I'm a 68 year old senior citizen who doesn't understand why I have to go to such trouble to see my personal Social Security account. Nor did it ever download what I asked it for.

Date of experience: December 15, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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It was easy and safe to set up and have a good safe place to store and update mt identity information that can hopefully help prevent fraud.

Date of experience: December 15, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Muy Bueno me Gusto
December 25, 2025

Excelente es muy Bueno la verdad La Recomiendo

Date of experience: December 14, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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Glitchy system
December 25, 2025

The site was very glitchy and never sent us text messages. It claimed it sent so we could upload photos which caused us a lot of stress because our deadline was looming.

Took multiple attempts and never actually looked like it went through and we received several error messages

Suddenly, our information was where it needed to be

Then had to go through the same difficult and stressful process to add spouse information

In an age where data security is such a risk I hate the idea of giving a third-party company access to all of my personal information

When seeing how poorly their system works, I have zero faith that their system is secure

Had I'm not been forced to use this system as part of the application process for my child school I would not have

Date of experience: December 14, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Información rápida
December 24, 2025

Muchas gracias por el servicio brindado pues es seguro y confiable, mas cuando uno necesita una información puedes acceder rápidamente y obtiene respuesta inmediata.

Date of experience: December 14, 2025
California
1 review
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ID.me for Social Security website
December 24, 2025

I set this up a long while back and have been happy with the way it performs. I feel relatively secure (as secure as one can be these days) that my information is safe.

Date of experience: December 14, 2025
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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TO GET A REPLACEMENT CARD
December 24, 2025

IT's was great, I had to get in to get my first time card, everything went well and easy to get a replacement card, or get a new card for the first time, it was very great detail on the steps to get a card. Thank you..

Date of experience: December 14, 2025
New York
1 review
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Do not use this service.
December 24, 2025

It's impossible to reach anyone once you've run into a glitch and they have already taken your $500+ payment. Due their poor instructions and the inability to clarify with an agent, I am unable to submit my paperwork for my passport renewal in time for a trip I planned months ago. So far, I have been unable to get a refund. I would not trust this service. Their is no support.

Date of experience: December 14, 2025
Nevada
1 review
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Quick, Clean, Cool and if your going to get whatever docs the ID.me app asks for. Screw mailing them in. Screw sending them via email. Choose video call. You get a real human who will have you put your docs in front of your camera on phone and he or she will look at it right then and there. Friendly service is what I got. I give them not 2 thumbs up; accordingly they 10 fingers up and 10 toes up. And if your missing some fingers or toes just put up what you have. They made my Sunday morning a good one for sure.

Thank You ID.me
Kenneth Smith
U.S. Army Vet

Date of experience: December 14, 2025
California
1 review
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La mejor oportunidad
December 24, 2025

Si me dan el Desempleo sería muy beneficiosa

Date of experience: December 14, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Social Security ID
December 24, 2025

It's a great experience It's easy to use. I think it's a better system then before for it looks more secure then before at least I think so. I enjoy it.

Date of experience: December 13, 2025
Virginia
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
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ID.me is very trustworthy and is effective in protecting your identity and other important & private information. It's user-friendly and easy to access. It isn't time consuming in the least and is a company and brand that I trust. The government uses ID.me to make sure our identity is protected and confirmed to gain access to any important & private information that you wouldn't want leaked on the Internet.

Date of experience: December 13, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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Very secure
December 23, 2025

While seeing up takes a bit of time and info, it's worth it to know your info is safe and you can access it easily to make payments or whatever you need to do. Check income statements, etc etc

Date of experience: December 13, 2025