The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) requires identity verification for individuals who file for unemployment benefits. This is a crucial step to prevent fraud and protect claimants’ information.
If you’re looking to verify your identity (ID) on TWC’s website—especially for unemployment benefit claims—the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides a couple of secure methods to do so:
How to Verify Your Identity with TWC
1. Verify Online Using ID.me
Step-by-step process:
Visit the Identity Verification page on the TWC site.
Enter your Access Code, which should appear in the notice TWC sent you, then click Next.
Select Verify using ID.me.
You’ll need to create a personal ID.me account using your legal name, Social Security Number (SSN), and the same email address associated with your UBS account—emails already tied to another ID.me account are not allowed.
Follow instructions to upload a photo of your government-issued ID, take a selfie, and submit your SSN.
After verification, you must click “Allow and Continue” to share your verified identity with TWC—this is crucial or they won’t see your verification.
Why this matters: Even if ID.me shows you are verified, your benefits remain on hold until TWC is granted access—so always ensure you allow the information to be shared. Reddit
2. Verify In‑Person at a USPS Location
TWC also offers an in-person option in partnership with USPS:
Take your TWC Access Code and select Verify at a USPS office.
You’ll receive a USPS Enrollment Code (separate from the TWC Access Code).
Visit a participating USPS location within 7 days—bring both a primary and secondary form of ID and the Enrollment Code.
USPS staff will verify your identity and notify TWC directly.
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Important Fraud & Security Notes
Only verify your ID if you personally filed for benefits. If you did not file, do not proceed—this could validate a fraudulent claim. Instead, report the possible identity fraud via TWC’s secure fraud portal.
TWC will never request your password, PIN, bank account details, or credit card information via email or phone. Watch out for phishing attempts, especially those prompting you to visit a
.comor.netdomain pretending to be TWC. Always double-check that the URL ends with.gov.
In Summary
| Method | Steps to Complete |
|---|---|
| Online (ID.me) | Enter Access Code → Create ID.me account → Upload ID and selfie → Click Allow and Continue |
| In-person (USPS) | Enter Access Code → Choose USPS option → Get Enrollment Code → Visit USPS with IDs within 7 days |
Important Reminders:
- Do not verify a claim you did not file. If you receive a request to verify your identity for a claim you did not submit, it’s likely a case of fraud. TWC provides a separate portal on its website to report identity fraud.
- Keep your Access Code and any other personal information secure. Do not share it with anyone. TWC will never ask for your full credit card or bank account number.
- Use the correct email address. If you’re using ID.me, you must use the same email address that is linked to your TWC unemployment benefits account.
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