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Idaho DOL - How do I verify my identity for the Idaho Department of Labor (IDOL)?

ID.me has partnered with the Idaho Department of Labor (IDOL) to verify your identity for unemployment insurance. 

Tips and best practices for selecting and uploading acceptable identity documents.

 Steps to verify your identity:

1. Access the Idaho Department of Labor Claimant Portal.

 

2. To log in to your account, select on the green Sign in with ID.me button.

 

Steps 1 and 2, go to www2.labor.idaho.gov/ClaimantPortal/Login, log in to your account and select the Sign in with ID.me button.png

3. Sign in to your existing ID.me account, or create a new one.

If you have previously created an ID.me account with a different email address, do not create a new one. Please sign in to your existing account and update your email address.

 

Step 3, Sign in to your account, or create an account, with an email and password.gif

 

4. Confirm your email address.

 

Step 4, You will receive an email titled 'Welcome to ID.me – Please confirm your email,' follow the prompts to confirm the email you entered with your account.gif

 

5. Select a multi-factor authentication option (MFA).

 

Step 5, Set up a multi-factor authentication sign in method.gif

 

6. Verify your identity.

Select Driver’s License, State ID, Passport, or Passport Card.

You can take a photo with your mobile device or upload from your computer. 

 

Step 6, Choose to take or upload a photo of one of the listed identity documents.gif

 

7. If you selected take a photo with your device, follow the onscreen prompts.

You'll be asked to input your phone number then ID.me will send you a text message with a link to your smartphone to take photos of your ID. 

You can also upload photos directly from your computer if you have the images of your ID saved on your computer hard drive. 

Learn how to complete identity verification without a smartphone.

 

Step 7, To take a photo with your mobile device, enter your phone number and follow the instructions on your phone.gif

8. When prompted, take and submit a selfie.

 

Step 8, You will be prompted to take a selfie; select continue after submitting it.gif

 

9. Enter your Social Security number.

 

Step 9, Enter all other requested information, including your Social Security number.gif

 

10. Review and confirm to make sure all your information is accurate.

Then, select Yes at the bottom of the screen. 

After ID.me verifies your identity, you will receive a confirmation text message as a way to protect you from fraud.

 

Step 10, Review and confirm that your information is correct, then select Yes.gif

 

Trusted Referee Video Call

If you are not able to complete the verification process due to an issue with your documentation, you will be routed to verify your identity over a video call with an ID.me Trusted Referee. Wait times may vary.

What's Next

After you have successfully verified your identity, either online or with the help of an ID.me Trusted Referee, you will receive another email within 5 business days from IDOL with additional instructions.

Please visit Idaho's identity verification FAQs for additional information and continue to submit weekly certification reports during the identification verification process.

For more on how to create your ID.me account and verify your identity, watch the video below.

 

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