By verifying with ID.me using the link provided, you consent to the sharing of your personal information collected during the verification process with New York DOL.
Verify Your Identity Online
Please use our secure, online identity verification service. It’s quick, secure, and available 24-hours a day. The step-by-step guide walks you through completing your verification. More instructions on taking a video selfie can be found here
If you run into any difficulties, L&I's security partner, ID.me, offers video-chat capability with trained and certified staff members to help you quickly and easily verify your identity. View the video-chat step-by-step guide on how to verify on a video call.
4 Easy Steps
(1) Click "Verify with ID.me"
(2) Create an ID.me Account
(3) Secure your Account
(4) Verify your Identity
Please make sure to provide the email address associated with your NYS DOL account when verifying your identity using ID.me or your claim will be delayed.
This site is for claimants who are flagged for identity verification. If you are not seeking benefits, you should not proceed. If you are reporting identity theft, go to https://on.ny.gov/uifraud.
Who is ID.me?
ID.me is a federally-certified identity provider and specializes in digital identity protection. They are helping DOL make sure you are who you say you are – and not someone pretending to be you.
I’ve Verified My Identity – What’s Next?
DOL will notify you by email through your dashboard once you have successfully verified your identity online and your information matches our records. You will typically receive this email the day after you successfully complete your ID.me verification.
More Questions? We're here to help. Additional information that may be helpful to you is available on https://dol.ny.gov/unemployment/file-your-first-claim-benefits.
If you have additional questions about ID.me or need further guidance, visit help.id.me.
By verifying with ID.me using the link provided, you consent to the sharing of your personal information collected during the verification process with New York DOL.