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 VERIFICATION PREPARE FOR IDENTITY  

​ Login.gov

 
 

Creating a Login.gov Account

Step 1: Access the Login.gov Website

•Go to the Login.gov website.

 

Step 2: Select “Create an Account”

•Click on the “Create an Account” button on the homepage.

 

Step 3: Enter Your Email and Create a Password

•Provide your email address and create a strong password (at least 12 characters).
•Click “Submit.”

 

Step 4: Confirm Your Email Address

•Check your email for a confirmation message from Login.gov.
•Click on the confirmation link to verify your email address.

 

Step 5: Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

•Choose a method for MFA, such as a one-time password sent to your phone, a backup recovery code, or a code generator app.
•Follow the instructions to complete the MFA setup.

 

Step 6: Verify Your Identity

•You will need to upload photos of a government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license, state ID, passport).
•Take a video selfie using your phone or computer to match your ID photo.
•Enter your Social Security number if required.

 

Step 7: Complete the Verification

•Follow any additional instructions to complete the identity verification process.
•Once verified, you will receive a confirmation email.

 

Verifying an Existing Login.gov Account

 

Step 1: Access the ID.me Website

•Go to the ID.me website.

Step 2: Log In to Your Account

•Enter your email and password to log in.

 

Step 3: Complete Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

•Follow the MFA process you set up during account creation.

 

Step 4: Verify Your Identity

•If prompted, upload photos of your government-issued ID and take a video selfie.
•Enter your Social Security number if required.

 

Step 5: Confirm Your Information

•Review and confirm your personal information to complete the verification process.

 






 


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