ID.me

ID.me is an identity verification and authentication platform used to confirm a person's identity online before granting access to services. It serves government agencies, healthcare organizations, and retailers that need to verify identity, employment, military or student status, or other credentials. Users create a single digital identity profile that can be reused across multiple government and commercial websites, reducing repeated document submission. The platform verifies identity through methods such as document scanning, biometric checks like facial recognition, and video chat with a live agent when automated verification fails. It is widely used to access services including unemployment insurance, tax filing, veteran benefits, and Social Security Administration accounts, as well as to unlock discounts for military members, first responders, students, and teachers at participating retailers.