Posted: 8/17/2026 2:09:09 PM EDT
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Anyone else get this : Dear TreasuryDirect Customer, TreasuryDirect is excited to share that, starting next month, a new login experience, ID.me (https://www.id.me/), is coming to TreasuryDirect. ID.me is a standard, trusted, government-verified identity provider that uses secure technology with robust identity-proofing to verify your access. Logging in with the ID.me verification process adds a layer of assurance that only you can manage your TreasuryDirect account(s) and securities, so your sensitive personal and financial information is protected as you conduct digital transactions. Also, because ID.me is used by other federal agencies, it allows you to safely access multiple government services without needing separate accounts. Starting on October 28, 2026, ID.me will be required to log in to TreasuryDirect and will replace your current TreasuryDirect traditional login. What to Expect No action is required now, but starting on September 13, 2026, you can begin using ID.me to log in to TreasuryDirect. Additional information, including required actions and key dates, will be provided before the transition begins. Here’s what you can expect as part of this update: Once live in September 2026, you’ll be prompted to set up or log in to your ID.me account through TreasuryDirect.gov. To set up a new ID.me account, you’ll need two government-issued forms of identity ready. This can be your SSN and a valid government-issued photo ID, such as driver’s license, state ID, passport or passport card. You may also be asked for further photo verification using your cell phone’s camera. Note that if you already have an ID.me account, you may be asked to complete additional identity verification to meet the TreasuryDirect security requirements before you can use it to access TreasuryDirect. Once you have an ID.me account, you’ll set up your ID.me digital “Wallet” (https://www.id.me/wallet-overview). Your wallet securely stores your verified identity information and will make logging in quicker going forward. More Information If you would like to know more about ID.me, or need help, you can visit ID.me’s help center (https://help.id.me/hc/en-us) or TreasuryDirect’s ID.me FAQ page https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/help-center/faqs/idme-faq/ We appreciate you trusting the US Treasury with your investments. TreasuryDirect The Treasury Department does not send unsolicited e-mails asking for personal or financial information, or demand fees to release funds. Before you enter or change your information anywhere, ensure that the URL says treasurydirect.gov and that you are logged into the TreasuryDirect system. You can validate the legitimacy of this e-mail and read more about why you received it at https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/idme-one-month/. |
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Originally Posted By cruze5: Anyone else get this : Dear TreasuryDirect Customer, TreasuryDirect is excited to share that, starting next month, a new login experience, ID.me (https://www.id.me/), is coming to TreasuryDirect. ID.me is a standard, trusted, government-verified identity provider that uses secure technology with robust identity-proofing to verify your access. Logging in with the ID.me verification process adds a layer of assurance that only you can manage your TreasuryDirect account(s) and securities, so your sensitive personal and financial information is protected as you conduct digital transactions. Also, because ID.me is used by other federal agencies, it allows you to safely access multiple government services without needing separate accounts. Starting on October 28, 2026, ID.me will be required to log in to TreasuryDirect and will replace your current TreasuryDirect traditional login. What to Expect No action is required now, but starting on September 13, 2026, you can begin using ID.me to log in to TreasuryDirect. Additional information, including required actions and key dates, will be provided before the transition begins. Here’s what you can expect as part of this update: Once live in September 2026, you’ll be prompted to set up or log in to your ID.me account through TreasuryDirect.gov. To set up a new ID.me account, you’ll need two government-issued forms of identity ready. This can be your SSN and a valid government-issued photo ID, such as driver’s license, state ID, passport or passport card. You may also be asked for further photo verification using your cell phone’s camera. Note that if you already have an ID.me account, you may be asked to complete additional identity verification to meet the TreasuryDirect security requirements before you can use it to access TreasuryDirect. Once you have an ID.me account, you’ll set up your ID.me digital “Wallet” (https://www.id.me/wallet-overview). Your wallet securely stores your verified identity information and will make logging in quicker going forward. More Information If you would like to know more about ID.me, or need help, you can visit ID.me’s help center (https://help.id.me/hc/en-us) or TreasuryDirect’s ID.me FAQ page https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/help-center/faqs/idme-faq/ We appreciate you trusting the US Treasury with your investments. TreasuryDirect The Treasury Department does not send unsolicited e-mails asking for personal or financial information, or demand fees to release funds. Before you enter or change your information anywhere, ensure that the URL says treasurydirect.gov and that you are logged into the TreasuryDirect system. You can validate the legitimacy of this e-mail and read more about why you received it at https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/idme-one-month/. The way I am setup just now is fine.. |
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Originally Posted By GSPatton: ID.me is a legit and respectable company. I am not surprised that the treasury is going to begin using them. All of my VA stuff is accessed through an ID.me account, and has been for years. |
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Originally Posted By muniti: It's interesting they're using id.me rather than login.gov to verify. Maybe they don't trust the government. Would you? |
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Originally Posted By muniti: It's interesting they're using id.me rather than login.gov to verify. Maybe they don't trust the government. "why does the IRS use ID.ME instead of Login.GOV" The main reason the IRS relies heavily on ID.me instead of Login.gov for sensitive online applications comes down to historical federal security standards and vendor integration timelines. 1. Verification Standards (IAL2 Compliance)To access high-risk tax data (like your online tax account, transcripts, or Direct File), the IRS requires Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2) proofing under NIST guidelines. This level requires strict identity verification, including selfie/biometric liveness checks compared against a government ID. ID.me met IAL2 standards early on by incorporating facial recognition and live video calls with human agents. Login.gov originally did not include facial verification or meet strict IAL2 standards. The General Services Administration (GSA) only recently added facial matching to Login.gov to bring it up to IAL2 parity. 2. Speed of ImplementationWhen the IRS needed to quickly launch portals for pandemic-era programs (such as the Advance Child Tax Credit portal in 2021) and reduce massive tax fraud, ID.me was the only market solution ready to roll out at scale that met NIST IAL2 requirements. The IRS signed major contracts to deploy ID.me rapidly. 3. Human Video Verification FallbackID.me offers a built-in fallback: if the automated selfie scan fails, users can jump into a video chat with a live referee. That human verification capability helped lower failure rates for complex user edge cases. Current Status While Login.gov is now used across lower-tier IRS applications and agencies like the SSA or VA, ID.me remains the primary primary engine for high-security IRS tasks while the agency evaluates full rollout plans for upgraded Login.gov tools. |
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Originally Posted By cruze5: I ended up setting up the account I got an email notification sayings usps was delivering mail from the irs and I was freaking out at work not knowing about it. It was saying I’d.me accesses my account it was a fyi  I got one of those the other day and kinda got worried. It was just a notification that I fat fingered a SS# when setting up one of my kid's Trump accounts.
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