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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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1,446
value
1,178
shipping
639
returns
629
quality
1,154
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Texas
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Not positively impressed
October 15, 2023

Very confusing. Too many requirements. Some things are hard to understand. Not simple at all.
Too complicated

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Oklahoma
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So easy and fast.
September 15, 2023

I wanted to understand what my benefits were, and how I stood in the future. I was surprised to see how easy and simple it was to use the website. I found the information I was looking for easy and conveniently.

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
South Carolina
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Should be a half star
October 15, 2023

This was by far the worse experience ever. A full star is being generous if there was a half star option that's all this deserves. I created an account and still can't login after being verified what junk. Who wants so much security that you get locked out of your account and nobody after hour's to resolve an issue. This is crazy absolutely ridiculous. And the chat assistant is useless as basketball cleats. I have a problem that's not one of the options and it can't help me because it can't understand the issue I'm typing that I need to resolve. What a waste of time. Having that chat bot instead of an actual person is just a bad idea. You might as well hire an agent to answer phones that can barely speak or understand English I'd rather deal with that than that turd of an assistant. Sorry I'm just honest I don't sugar coat anything. I'm just aggravated all the time I spent and still can't log in. Unbelievable. Thank you for wasting my time I can't tell you how much I don't appreciate that. Idme needs to R.i.p. Rot in pieces. Wow what a huge hassle it's supposed to make it better but failed epically for me. You definitely dropped the ball coach

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Texas
1 review
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Getting locked out
September 15, 2023

I started my verifying process with login.gov at first. I tried so many times to get verified using my driver's license but i could not get past the part where they wanted to send me a code to my old phone number that was no longer in service. So, i went to ID.me. I did not understand the difference between login.gov or id.me until i called for help and got the understanding from a id.me representative. I was still at a block because id.me wanted to send me a code to my phone that was no longer in service. After getting the right information was able to ask for what i needed which was a video verification. Id.me is the only company that offers this service, and within 2 weeks i was able to get verified over the cam using my driver's license and a social security card, and my beautiful face, thank you for doing that. Since then, i have been able to get discounts, compensation claims, pay my taxes, look at my retirement, and everything the government has about me. Really good secure tool, I'm glad all these checks are in place, and happy that all these government institutions are at my fingertips.

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Maine
1 review
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A satisfied customer
September 15, 2023

My agent was nice. He was professional and I could tell he knows his job.

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Missouri
1 review
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Poor quality
October 15, 2023

Poor to no connection with this service. The password system is unreliable and mostly unresponsive. I had to enter my name and password too many times.

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Oregon
1 review
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ID.me user interface
September 15, 2023

Generally positive. Good use of font/text; mostly plain English, but some jargon still used. I rated 4stars only after my repeated attempts establish my profile and authentication options. Thankfully I was not blocked after multiple (3x) attempts to set up my preferred options.

Elements on the authentication screen are confusing. Once I make selection of user ID authentication method(s); there should be suppression or stronger differentiation between selected and in selection authentication options.

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
California
1 review
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Great
September 14, 2023

Great the person who help me he was very knowledgeable and make it easy to do the verification successfully because trying to file is no and easy task when you are no familiar with it

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Georgia
1 review
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Great Experience
September 14, 2023

Great great great great great great awesome awesome awesome job

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Florida
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IRS SECURING IDENTITY
September 14, 2023

The ID.me experience is not the quickest but the best security I have encountered. When it comes to your taxes, a quick verification process is the last thing a taxpayer needs to be concerned with. So for me, I felt completely safe obtaining my information.

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
California
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Best service yet!
September 14, 2023

I was helped so quickly that I was shocked. I expected my experience to be like everyone else that I know but was in for a surprise. The best customer service I have had yet.

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Virginia
1 review
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Review id me
September 14, 2023

Was extremely easy fast and seemed to be very safe

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Texas
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10
September 14, 2023

Fue excelente una experiencia que se puede darle a otra persona recomendar

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Florida
1 review
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No Customer Service Help
October 14, 2023

I was having problems irs.gov and the issues circled back with id.me

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
California
1 review
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Advanced technology
September 14, 2023

It was very high technology for it's use in identifying a person to prevent fraudulent claims. On the civilian side of common community with moderate government interests. For myself I find it more challenging now for others trying to beat the system.

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
California
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Quick and Easy
September 14, 2023

The whole sign-up process was extremely quick, and was able to verify my Identity with the ID that I actually have and use currently. All around easy and painless process. Highly recommend!

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Texas
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Very very easy process
September 14, 2023

It was easy, fast, and efficient. I wish everything was that easy.

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Louisiana
1 review
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Excellent
September 14, 2023

Fast, good, safe, easy, confidence, appropriate and very professional

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Arizona
1 review
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Complicated
September 14, 2023

Pretty hard to verify if you don't have your physical ID. I had to wait till it came in the mail. Even with mobile copy or the paper copy, I could not verify

Date of experience: September 14, 2023
Texas
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My experience withID.me
September 14, 2023

Educational and learned a lot. How important my identity is.

Date of experience: September 14, 2023