Application

Identity Verification

✅ Editorially reviewed 🔒 Secure application 📅 Updated July 2026

Why it's required

Identity verification prevents duplicate enrollments and protects the federal Lifeline benefit from misuse.

What's checked

Your name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number (or Tribal ID number) are checked against federal databases.

If verification fails

You may be asked to upload a copy of your photo ID for manual review.