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Verify your identity

Identity verification is the process where you prove you are you — and not someone pretending to be you. You will need to create your Login.gov account and verify your identity to access services at some government agencies.

What you’ll need to verify your identity

You’ll take a photo of your accepted driver’s license or state ID card and enter your personal information to verify your identity online.

You may need to take a photo of yourself with a phone to verify your identity online. This is to check that you are the person on your ID. If you don’t have a phone with a camera, you can verify your identity in person.

What you’ll need to create a Login.gov account
  • Email
  • Password
  • Authentication method

What you’ll need to verify your identity
  • Driver’s license or state ID card
  • Social Security Number
  • Phone number or address

Some services need you to take a photo of yourself with a phone to verify your identity online.

How we use your information

Login.gov is a secure, government website that adheres to the highest standards in data protection.

Login.gov does not store images of your ID or the photo of yourself. We ask for your consent before we share your verified information with the partner agency. Learn more about our privacy and security measures.

How to verify your identity
Accepted identification documents
How to take a photo of yourself
Verify your phone number
Verify your address by mail

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