How you start the verification process depends on the partner you are verifying for. This article gives an overview of identity and community verification using ID.me and how to start your verification.
Identity verification
Identity verification is when you use ID.me to verify your identity. This lets you prove you are who you say you are. Select the industry below, based on the partner you need to verify for. Our Help Center articles all include where to start the verification for each partner.
Industry | Partners and reasons to verify |
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Federal agencies | Internal Revenue Service, Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, USPTO, etc. |
State agencies | State agencies that provide unemployment benefits and other services. |
Healthcare | E-prescribing for medical providers. Patient verification – DC Health and California Dept. of Public Health. |
Employment | Indeed, pre-employment verification |
Financial | FileYourTaxes.com, Security Benefit |
Community verification
Community verification is when you verify to get exclusive access to discounts. To find steps to get started, go to the verification article related to your community.
Community | Article to help you get started |
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Alumni | Verifying your alumni status |
First responders | Verifying your first responder status |
Government Employees | Verifying your government employee status |
Hospital Employees | Verifying your hospital employee status |
Medical Providers | Verifying your medical provider status |
Military | Verifying your military status |
Nurses | Verifying your nurse status |
Students | Verifying your student status |
Teachers | Verifying your teacher status |