ID.me Social Security Administration

VERIFYING IS FAST AND EASY

Choose how to verify your identity from the options below

Verify your identity

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Take photos of your identity document

Enter a mobile phone number, then we’ll text you a link to take photos of your identity document.

Identity Document
Driver's license or state ID
Your smartphone must have a camera and a web browser.

By entering your phone number, you agree to receive notifications through text message or voice calls during sign-in attempts in order to protect your account.

I don't have a smartphone I don't have a US phone number

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Take photos with your phone

Take photos of the front and back of your driver's license or state ID.

  • Make sure the image is clear and not blurry, including the photo and barcode.
  • Make sure all information is visible.
  • Make sure the document is not captured at an angle.
Use a different phone number

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Prepare your document

Your document should be placed on a well-lit surface with a dark background.

Ensure that all 4 corners are visible.

Your document should be:

  • Valid and unexpired
  • Clear and readable
Back

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Upload photo of your driver's license or state ID

Take a photo of the front of your driver's license or state ID.

Driver's license or state ID front example

No image uploaded yet.

  • Make sure the image is clear and not blurry, including the photo and barcode.
  • Make sure all information is visible.
  • Make sure the document is not captured at an angle.
Take a different photo Back

Your ID is being checked for authenticity.
This can take up to 15 seconds.

Waiting for processing to complete...

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Record your video selfie

Center your face in the oval and follow the on-screen prompts.

Use a device with a working camera. Keep your face visible and remove anything blocking it.

No video uploaded yet.

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Create your ID.me account

This lab version stores submitted values locally and then returns to verification.

I already have an account

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You passed identity verification

Your identity has been verified successfully. You may now return to the Social Security Administration portal.