Overview | Login.gov (2024)

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.

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What you’ll need to create a Login.gov account

  • Email
  • Password
  • Authentication method

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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.

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FAQs

How do I log into my TSA precheck account? ›

If you have already migrated your account, go to https://ttp.dhs.gov to log in. You will need the email address and password you used when you set up your account.

Is Login.gov legit for Social Security? ›

Earlier this month, the Social Security Administration announced recipients who created an online my Social Security account before Sept. 18, 2021, are now required to transition to a new access system — Login.gov. An email detailing the changes was sent to beneficiaries and is legitimate.

Is Login.gov a real government site? ›

Login.gov is a trusted, government-issued sign in service. The public uses Login.gov for simple and secure access to the services our government partners provide.

How do I get a Login.gov activation code? ›

Each time you sign in to Login.gov you'll have the option of getting a new one-time code by phone call or by text. You will receive a new one-time code each time you sign in to your Login.gov account. Didn't receive your one time code? Remember you need a mobile device to receive a one-time code by text message.

How do I check my TSA PreCheck status online? ›

How to check TSA PreCheck status
  1. Visit the TSA PreCheck website and click on the "Check Status" button.
  2. Enter your full name, date of birth and passport number or your Known Traveler Number (KTN).
  3. Review your TSA PreCheck status. ...
  4. Apply if you've not yet registered for TSA PreCheck membership.

How do I access TSA PreCheck? ›

Access to the TSA PreCheck line is only granted if you have a TSA PreCheck logo on your boarding pass indicating that you're clear for access. That means you're first have to apply for TSA PreCheck. And once you have it, you'll have to submit your TSA PreCheck information to your airline at the booking stage.

How do I get the $16728 Social Security bonus? ›

Have you heard about the Social Security $16,728 yearly bonus? There's really no “bonus” that retirees can collect. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a specific formula based on your lifetime earnings to determine your benefit amount.

At what age is Social Security no longer taxed? ›

There is no age at which you will no longer be taxed on Social Security payments. So, if those payments when combined with your other forms of income, exceed one of the two thresholds, then you will have to pay at least federal taxes on either 50% or 85% of the benefits you receive.

At what age do you get 100% of your Social Security? ›

The full retirement age is 66 if you were born from 1943 to 1954. The full retirement age increases gradually if you were born from 1955 to 1960 until it reaches 67. For anyone born 1960 or later, full retirement benefits are payable at age 67.

Is Login.gov used by IRS? ›

Login.gov is currently used by IRS as an identity-proofing option for the submission of Form 990-N, which is used by small, tax-exempt organizations for annual reporting.

Does Login.gov require photo ID? ›

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.

What is needed for a Login.gov account? ›

When you're ready to create your secure Login.gov account, you'll need to provide a few pieces of information:
  1. Email address. We recommend a personal email address that you'll always be able to access rather than a work email address. ...
  2. Secure password. ...
  3. One or more authentication methods such as:

Is Login.gov the same as my Social Security? ›

Information about Login.gov and ID.me

You can use your Login.gov account to access your Social Security benefit information, services, and other information. And you can use that same Login.gov account to manage other government benefits and services. For support, visit the Login.gov Help Center.

What happens if you delete your Login.gov account? ›

If you delete your account:

We'll delete your email address, password, and phone number. You won't be able to sign into partner agencies that require a Login.gov account. You won't lose your information saved with partner agencies, but you will need to create a new Login.gov account.

What is the 16 character personal key for Social Security? ›

A personal key is a 16-character code that encrypts your personal information with your account. Your personal key is the only way to access your information if you lose or forget your password. Keep in mind: You'll need to verify your identity again if you reset your password without your personal key.

How do I log into the treasury portal? ›

Both Login.gov and ID.me are valid ways to log into the Treasury Portal and both methods will continue to remain open going forward. Users who log in using Login.gov can only gain access to the Compliance Reporting sections of the portal; they cannot access Applications or application information.

How do I add TSA PreCheck to my account? ›

If you didn't include your TSA PreCheck® number when booking a flight, it's possible to add it later. You can usually add it through the airline's mobile app or contact the airline online or by phone to add it to a reservation.

What is the correct website for TSA PreCheck? ›

Ready to enroll or renew with TSA PreCheck? Great! Start with the official TSA site at tsa.gov/precheck.

How do I log into my gov account? ›

Enter your email address at https://secure.login.gov. Enter your password. Click the “Sign in” button.

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