What Happens to Your ID.me Account When You Die
Quick Facts
What
Identity verification for government
Used by
IRS, VA, SSA, state agencies
Contact
help.id.me
Step-by-Step Guide
Understand what ID.me provides access to
ID.me verifies identity for the IRS, VA, state unemployment agencies, and other government services. The deceased may have used it to access tax transcripts, VA benefits, or state services.
Do NOT attempt to use the deceased\'s ID.me account
ID.me is a verified identity — using someone else\'s account is identity fraud. Contact the underlying government agencies directly as the estate representative.
Warning: Do not use the deceased person\'s identity verification account
Contact ID.me to close the account
Contact help.id.me to request account closure with death certificate. This prevents the identity from being misused.
Document Now Checklist
- Whether deceased had an ID.me account
- Which government services were accessed through ID.me
- Email used for ID.me
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with ID.me. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
Social Security
Social Security must be notified of death immediately. Benefits paid after death must be returned. Survivor benefits may be available.
IRS / Tax Returns
A final individual tax return must be filed for the year of death. Estates over $13.61M may owe federal estate tax.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans are entitled to burial benefits, a headstone or marker, a burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate — all at no cost.
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