Verifying Your Identity for Regular UC Benefits

The UC system has an identity verification requirement.

After clicking on the link to the ID.me website, follow these steps.

Step 1: Login to ID.Me or create an account

If you already have an existing ID.me account, use your email and password to login.

If you do not already have an existing ID.me account, you will need to create a new ID.me account using your email address. To do this:

Click "create a new account."
Put in your email and create a password that you will easily remember.
You should then receive an email with a 6 digit code. Put the code in the box provided.
You should then see a screen saying your email has been verified.

Step 2: Set-up multi-factor identification

You will be asked to set-up multi-factor identification. You can choose to receive a text or a call with a 6 digit code. Once you get the code, enter it and click "continue."

Step 3: Make a recovery key

You can choose to generate a recovery key in case you lose access to your account, or you click "continue."

Step 4: Verify your idenity

To verify your identity, you must have a physical copy of an unexpired state issued ID, passport, or driver's license, and then click "Start Now." You'll then follow these steps:

Upload a scan or photo of your ID document.

You can use your phone or tablet to take the photo. Make sure all four corners of the document are in the photo and that it is not blurry. If you upload a photo from your phone, you will be asked to verify your phone number again. You’ll get a text message with a link. Click the link to verify your number.
Next you will be asked to take and upload a selfie.

A selfie is a picture of your face. You can take one using a smartphone. You want to be able to see your entire face in the selfie. They will not accept the selfie if any part of your face is cut off.
Finally, enter any remaining personal information and give ID.me permission to share this information with the PA Department of Labor and Industry.

If you cannot verify your identity with ID.me you can make an appointment at a PA CareerLink®️ office for help.

If you do not have one of these documents, there are other documents you can use to verify your identity.