What:

TreasuryDirect will soon be introducing a new login experience using ID.me, a trusted, government-verified identity provider. This modern login process will strengthen identity verification and account security while making future access faster and smoother.

More Information:

If you are wondering why you were contacted, or if the e-mail is legitimate, here is more information:

• TreasuryDirect is modernizing its login process using ID.me.
• To ensure you can access your TreasuryDirect account without interruption, be prepared next month to set up or log in to an ID.me account via TreasuryDirect.
• ID.me will replace your TreasuryDirect traditional login and will be required after October 28, 2026. All TreasuryDirect customers will need to set up ID.me for TreasuryDirect to maintain access.
• You will need your SSN and a valid government-issued photo ID, such as driver’s license, state ID, passport, or passport card to set up your ID.me account.
• Additional information, including required actions and key dates, will be provided before the transition begins.
• If you received an e-mail from [email protected] about ID.me, it’s a valid e-mail (see e-mail below).

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Subject: TreasuryDirect: Prepare for ID.me – Your New Way to Log In

Dear TreasuryDirect Customer,

TreasuryDirect is excited to share that, starting next month, a new login experience, ID.me, is coming to TreasuryDirect. ID.me is a standard, trusted, government-verified identity provider that uses secure technology with robust identity-proofing to verify your access. Logging in with the ID.me verification process adds a layer of assurance that only you can manage your TreasuryDirect account(s) and securities, so your sensitive personal and financial information is protected as you conduct digital transactions. Also, because ID.me is used by other federal agencies, it allows you to safely access multiple government services without needing separate accounts. Starting on October 28, 2026, ID.me will be required to log in to TreasuryDirect and will replace your current TreasuryDirect traditional login.

What to Expect

No action is required now, but starting on September 13, 2026, you can begin using ID.me to log in to TreasuryDirect. Additional information, including required actions and key dates, will be provided before the transition begins. Here’s what you can expect as part of this update:

• Once live in September 2026, you’ll be prompted to set up or log in to your ID.me account through TreasuryDirect.gov.
• To set up a new ID.me account, you’ll need two government-issued forms of identity ready. This can be your SSN and a valid government-issued photo ID, such as driver’s license, state ID, passport or passport card. You may also be asked for further photo verification using your cell phone’s camera.
• Note that if you already have an ID.me account, you may be asked to complete additional identity verification to meet the TreasuryDirect security requirements before you can use it to access TreasuryDirect.
• Once you have an ID.me account, you’ll set up your ID.me digital “Wallet”. Your wallet securely stores your verified identity information and will make logging in quicker going forward.

More Information

If you would like to know more about ID.me, or need help, you can visit ID.me’s help center or TreasuryDirect’s ID.me FAQ page .

We appreciate you trusting the US Treasury with your investments.

TreasuryDirect

The Treasury Department does not send unsolicited e-mails asking for personal or financial information, or demand fees to release funds. Before you enter or change your information anywhere, ensure that the URL says treasurydirect.gov and that you are logged into the TreasuryDirect system.

You can validate the legitimacy of this e-mail and read more about why you received it at https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/idme-one-month/.