1. You should have received an email from the Kentucky OUI.

It will direct you to a URL to verify your identity with ID.me.

2. The link in the email or letter will take you to a web page shown here. Click on the green Verify with ID.me button.

3. You will be directed to the ID.me sign-in page.

You can sign in to your existing ID.me account, or create a new one.

4. Confirm your email address.

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

6. Verify your identity.

Select Driver's license or state ID, Passport, or Passport card to upload.

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

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. 

If you don't have a smartphone, click here to learn how to verify your identity without a smartphone.

8. When prompted, take and submit a selfie.

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

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

Then click Continue 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.

To learn more about this text message, click here.