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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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California
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Awesome
February 5, 2025

Very helpful making sure that you are the one on the verification process. Mr. Beri was very kind to help me through the process. Thank you and Bravo Zulu to everyone.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Good
February 5, 2025

Fascinating and overwhelming at times but good to go

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
California
1 review
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Satisfying
February 5, 2025

It was smooth and easy I was very satisfied with the video call experience

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Louisiana
1 review
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Don't recommend it
February 5, 2025

Very difficult too much too many steps all your personal information out there everyone's site is protected till one day it's not

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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ID.me review
February 5, 2025

New experience for me and I'm hoping this will facilitate my attempt to clear up the issue I have with IRS.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Easiest way to prove your identity.
February 5, 2025

I've used ID.me every time an organization has this option. It works very well. I have a app that owes me money and for 1 year I've been trying to prove who I am. This would be over if they used ID.me!

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
California
1 review
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Quite Easy and Quick Work
February 5, 2025

I needed to be verified via video and the process was smooth and easy. I didn't have many issues and the ones I had were resolved quickly. Everything seemed very trust worthy and professional. I had no issues with them!

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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My first IDME Experience
February 4, 2025

I was very unsure what to do and I didn't feel there was enough explanation on the website to make me confident. I found an article elsewhere describing the process and that was most helpful.
I wanted to find a way to safely transfer funds electronically to the IRS because mailed payments postmarked prior to the due date are now either late or not timely opened. This is my first attempt so we will see how it goes.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Secure Yor Accounts
February 4, 2025

Easy to do,use,and get peace of mind in knowing your account is secure.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Id me
February 4, 2025

It was a good experience I recommend it and I would tell all my friends about it and have them use the app as well

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Alabama
1 review
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Benefits Claim
February 4, 2025

I was able to once again access my VA updates with ease and get back on track to find how my claim is progressing. Very grateful.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Florida
1 review
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My Experience with ID.me
February 4, 2025

I was able to check the status of my tax return and my past couple of years taxes.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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Simple and secure
February 4, 2025

It's a quick and secure way to sign into all your important accounts

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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The site is glitchy and unstable
February 4, 2025

There was complication uploading the documents and connecting to the online site by phone as well as there was glitches speaking to the agent online

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Safe protecting me
February 4, 2025

Getting personal information very safe, income, info, helps me trust info

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Texas
1 review
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IDme
February 4, 2025

It's a great way to log into important sites and I trust my info with them. You can set up a pass key and you know you are the only one that can safely log in.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
South Carolina
1 review
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Just OK
February 4, 2025

It was not easy to use and setup. The agent tried to be helpful but her patience was lacking.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Mingas feedback
February 4, 2025

I truly enjoyed the id.me secure online service, felt safe exposing my SSN and important info over the Internet.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Quick and easy to use
February 4, 2025

I needed to verify my teacher status for a comm service discount. ID.me was easy to verify my status as it also accepted a website screenshot (with a URL displayed). I could complete the verification in a few minutes and get the discount from my carrier on the site.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Signing up to use ID.me
February 4, 2025

Using ID.me was clear, concise and easy to use. I recommend ID.me.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025