Applicants will need to verify their identity with ID.me to access the Opportunity Iowa portal. ID.me is certified against federal standards to provide secure identity verification.
Your verified identity helps to ensure that the person logging in to your account is really you and not someone pretending to be you.
Create a new account with your personal email address and follow the prompts to verify your identity. ID.me offers you several ways to verify your identity. Learn more about what to expectwhen using ID.me.
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You can only have one ID.me account. If you already created an ID.me account for another purpose, don’t create a new one to sign in to the Opportunity Iowa portal.
If you already created a duplicate ID.me account, you’ll need to close the duplicate account you created.
If you need help signing in to your original account, visit the ID.me Help Center.
ID.me Frequently Asked Questions
ID.me is a secure digital identity network that allows you to prove your legal identity online. It acts like a digital version of your physical ID, giving you a single, secure login to access a wide range of services, including government agencies, healthcare portals, and retail discounts.
Using ID.me helps us protect your identity and prevent fraud. It is a secure, federally-accredited platform that ensures only you can access your information and apply for funding on the Opportunity Iowa Portal.
No. You will use the same single ID.me account for both personal and work-related purposes. Once you have a verified ID.me account, you can use it to log in to all organizations that partner with ID.me, including the Opportunity Iowa Portal.
If you have an existing ID.me account, you do not need to create a new one. You can simply add your work or business email address to your existing account. This allows you to keep all of your identity credentials in one place while maintaining separate personal and professional email addresses within the same account.
To add a work email to your ID.me account:
Log in to your ID.me account.
Go to "My Account" and select "Manage Profile."
Choose "Add an email."
Enter your work email address and select the "Work" option.
Confirm your new email address by clicking the link sent to your work email.
When you click on the "Verify with ID.me" button on the Opportunity Iowa Portal for the first time, you will be guided through a simple process to create an account. You'll be asked to provide some information and documents to verify your identity.
The process typically involves:
Creating an account with your email and a strong password.
Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to protect your account.
Uploading a photo of a government-issued ID (such as a driver's license or passport).
Taking a live video selfie to confirm your identity.
Providing your Social Security Number.
For self-service verification, you will typically need:
A smartphone or computer with a camera/webcam.
Your Social Security Number.
An email address.
A government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or U.S. passport).
In some cases, if you cannot verify using the self-service option, you may have the option to verify your identity with a live video call with a "Trusted Referee" or in-person at a retail location.
ID.me uses bank-grade encryption to protect your personal information. They are a credential service provider certified against federal standards and are required to meet strict privacy and security regulations. IEDA and IFA do not store your private documents or biometric data. We only receive confirmation that your identity has been verified by ID.me.
For any technical issues, login problems, or questions about the identity verification process, you will need to contact ID.me's Member Support directly. IEDA and IFA staff cannot troubleshoot issues with your ID.me account. You can find their support resources and contact information on the ID.me Help Center.
