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Verifying your first responder status

This article explains how to verify your first responder status to access exclusive discounts in ID.me Shop. 

Eligibility

Active and retired first responders may verify their status. For a detailed list of eligible and non-eligible job titles, visit First responder eligibility.

What you’ll need

To verify your first responder status, you may need to upload a document based on your job title. For a list of documents, visit First responder documents.

1. Get started

To get started:

  1. Go to the U.S. First Responders Discounts & Deals or Canadian First Responders Discounts.
  2. Browse the available discounts.
  3. Select the offer you’d like to get. You'll be redirected to the retailer’s website.
  4. Select the ID.me button
    The ID.me button most often displays at checkout. You may also need to specify that you are verifying as a first responder.  You'll be redirected to the ID.me sign-in page.

2. Verify as a first responder

To verify your first responder status:

  1. Sign in to your existing ID.me account or create a new account.
  2. Select your first responder occupation (sub-community):
    • EMT / Paramedic - Select if you are state certified, then choose your state.
      • If you are state certified, select I am state certified, then enter your EMT or EMS state or national certification number.
      • If you are not state certified, select I am neither of the above, but I have documentation proving my certification, then upload an acceptable document.
    • Firefighter - Choose the state you are in and if you are ProBoard Certified or not.
      Note: If your fire department does not send their certifications to the ProBoard, or if you’re having trouble, select No, I am not ProBoard certified and submit other acceptable documentation.
    • Law Enforcement Officer
    • 911 Dispatcher
      Screenshot of ID.me first responder verification options for EMTs, firefighters, law enforcement, and dispatchers
  3. Select Begin.
  4. Enter your personal and first responder details. You may be prompted to upload documentation.
  5. Upload your document, then select Continue to submit your document.
  6. After your verification is accepted, select Allow to share your information with the retailer.

Troubleshoot first responder verification

I couldn't verify my first responder status

I couldn’t get the discount 

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