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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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Extra layer of un needed BS
June 15, 2026

I do not understand why the US Govt has to subcontract with someone to verify who I am to get on their website. Gee golly Mr Wizard I was able to verify myself and sign up on SSA before this clown show. Why the need for change? Lets spend more dwindling SSA resources to pay a company to do what SSA was doing all along. I bet when Soc Sec benefits are reduced ID Me will still get paid.

Date of experience: June 5, 2026
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Trusted company
June 15, 2026

It was so easy to get our ID.me we use that to sign in on several different sites and you don't have to give all your information you just click them and it sends everything they need to know but keep your personal information safe

Date of experience: June 5, 2026
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Exelente servicio
June 15, 2026

Muchas Grasias por su ayuda tube un exelente experiencia el servicio que dan es muy bueno lo recomiendo mucho.

Date of experience: June 4, 2026
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Effortless Service
June 15, 2026

I've been using ID.me to access various government websites, and it has honestly been a game changer for me. Navigating multiple portals and keeping track of different login credentials used to be a major headache, but ID.me has made the entire process completely effortless.

What I value most is the peace of mind it provides. Logging in is quick and reliable, which removes all the stress of dealing with complex verification steps every single time I need to access important information or services. It's a huge time saver and has made my interactions with government agencies significantly smoother.

Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a more streamlined, secure, and stress-free way to manage their online identity across these platforms.

Date of experience: June 4, 2026
Texas
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Very secure and great service
June 14, 2026

I was actually notified on here that the irs may owe me money and I told me what form to submit I submitted them and about 8 weeks later I got a check in the mail from back taxes! Just when I really needed the extra money too. Any notices from the IRS that you may have missed at your mailing address you can see in here it's very helpful especially if you've moved and not able to get mail from an old address

Date of experience: June 4, 2026
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Excellent Customer Service.
June 14, 2026

They have an automated system for check-in which is very efficient. Staff is always friendly and helpful! I have Alzheimer's and am a widow and often need help.

Date of experience: June 4, 2026
Portugal
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Id.me review
June 14, 2026

Efficient. But i have had my data compromised at least three times while a government employee. I hope this doesn't allow another hacker to steal my data

Date of experience: June 4, 2026
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Fueron muy amables
June 14, 2026

Fueron muy amables conmigo y fue muy rápido y sencillo

Date of experience: June 4, 2026
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GET YALL SH! TOGETHER
June 14, 2026

They make you wait in a waiting room for hours and right when you think that you can go and make an appointment guess what you can't because there's not one day that you can pick or choose so you either gotta wait in the waiting room for hours or you gotta save an exit and come back the very next day and right when you think coming back, the very next day will be different, but surprise the same $#*!

Date of experience: June 3, 2026
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Awful identification process that is broken. If you have to identify yourself via video call, brace yourself to wait for 3 days to be selected for the call

Date of experience: June 1, 2026
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Horrible experience. After waiting for 3 weeks just to have my documents processed, I was told that I had to have a direct video call with ID.me. When I finally received the email that I needed to call them, the website said the wait time would be an hour long--it was actually a 3 hour wait. When I FINALLY spoke with a human being, the agent said that they already had my documents and the information was already legible from the pictures I uploaded. But they just wanted to "verify" they were the same!

A complete and utter waste of time! All because I wanted to go to the IRS website and get a copy of old tax data. If it's not required, avoid this company like the plague.

Date of experience: June 3, 2026
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Sooooo Frustrating!
June 13, 2026

It's not like you have a choice if you want to get into your SSA account or IRS account! It took days to get this sorted out. Their ability to review the photos of my documents was pathetic.

Date of experience: June 3, 2026
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Consulta de irs
June 13, 2026

Muy buena experiencia en la video llamada sin ningún problema

Date of experience: June 2, 2026
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SSA and ID.me
June 13, 2026

I received a suspicious email about my Social Security documents. So, I didn't click on anything and went the direct route to SSA.gov. Using ID.me as my secure access portal I was able to access the actual Government site and verify a few things. That was my reason for using ID.me, today.

Date of experience: June 2, 2026
Tennessee
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Horrible wait time experience. They do offer to set up an appointment, but it only goes as far out as the current week, and it completely fills up very quickly. I was estimated a 2 hour 5 minute wait time at around 1 o clock my time. NINE HOURS LATER, I finally get onto a call. The guy working the call was great, no complaints there. Quick and easy once we connected. But the wait time is inexcusable.

Date of experience: May 31, 2026
Texas
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Happy user
June 13, 2026

ID.me has helped me save Money on shoes, clothing, sunglasses, etc. It has saved me some money and I appreciate there's a program that helps first responders and healthcare workers save some money. We feel appreciated. Thank you

Date of experience: June 2, 2026
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After multiple attempts to rectify my status to active duty instead of veteran there is no method that works. No actual person will contact me either. I feel like this company is a scam.

Date of experience: June 2, 2026
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Waiting and fuming
June 13, 2026

I was given an estimated wait time to speak to someone of an hour and a half. When I went to schedule a time to speak to someone, no matter what time or day I selected, it said there were no more available slots for that time. So I waited. The hour and a half expected wait time turned into four hours of my time being held captive only to be on the line with someone for five minutes. It is two days later and I am still fuming.

Date of experience: May 31, 2026
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Excelente servicio
June 12, 2026

Muy rápido y la persona que me ayudo excelentes servicio.

Date of experience: June 1, 2026
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Not computer friendly
June 12, 2026

Trying to figure out how to push the right buttons on a phone or computer is not that much fun. It can be more aggravating than productive. Verifying my information with I'd me was more or less self explanatory. If you need the service provided, it's the way to go. Just trying to get from one app to another for verification isn't any fun though…that's really my one gripe

Date of experience: June 2, 2026