Quick guide · ID.me

Create Your Account and Verify Your Identity

Follow these steps to securely create your ID.me account and complete identity verification (ID proofing) using the IRS option.

How Would You Like to Get Started?

Have These Ready:

  • Your personal email
  • Your phone
  • A photo ID: driver’s license, state ID, or passport

Why do I need to verify my identity?

This is a federal Marketplace security measure for certain applications. It helps prevent fraud and protect your personal information.

If your application requires this verification, you must complete it to continue the process. Follow the instructions and any deadlines in your official notice to help avoid delays in your coverage. We’ll guide you through each step.

More about identity verification

Go to ID.me and Sign In

Open www.id.me in your browser and select Sign in.

Open ID.me

Tap “Create a Wallet”

This is the first step in setting up your new account.

If you already have an account, sign in with your existing credentials. Do not create a second account.

Enter Your Personal Email

Use a personal email you can access right away. Avoid shared email accounts.

Create a Strong Password

It needs at least 8 characters, an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, and a number or symbol. Save it in a safe place so you don’t lose access to your account.

Confirm Your Email

Check your email and open the message from hello@id.me. Select Confirm Email.

Choose Your Security Method

Select a multifactor authentication (MFA) method to protect your account. You can choose from the following options:

  • Text message
  • Phone call
  • Authenticator app
  • Passkey

You can change your selected method later in your account settings.

Verify Your Identity Using the IRS Option

  1. After creating your account, select IRS to verify your identity.
  2. Sign in again with your ID.me email and password.
  3. Authorize ID.me to access your IRS information to continue.

Complete Identity Verification

  1. Scan the front of your identity document and, if requested, the back as well.
  2. Scan your face with a selfie or video, following the on-screen instructions.
  3. Check that your information is correct and select Confirm or Continue.

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