Level 1 & 2 Registration Form to Request Electronic Access Code

Create an Account

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Level 1: Step 1- Account
Registration

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Level 1: Registration Plan Links (1 of 2)
Notification:
Public Users should be aware that eAuthentication must
adhere to the Public Burden Statement and receive
approval from OMB on Control Number 0503-0014.

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Level 1: Registration Plan Links (2 of 2)
Notification: https://www.usda.gov/privacy-policy (USDA)

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Level 1: Step 1 (continued)

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Level 1: Step 1 (continued)
Dropdown questions from registration.

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Level 1: Step 2 - Account Verification

Account Activation
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If you have registered with a valid email address, you should receive a
confirmation email within a few minutes. The email contains a link to
activate your new eAuthentication account
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Important: Please click on the link to activate your account

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If you have not received the confirmation email within 24 hours,
please check your spam or junk folder

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For additional assistance contact the eAuthentication Help Desk at
800-457-3642 (Option 1) or [email protected]

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Level 2: Step 1- Account
Registration

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Level 2: Step 1 (Continued)

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Level 2: Step 2 – Account Verification

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Level 2: Step 3 – Activation Email
Instructions

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Level 2: Step 4 and 5 –
Account Activated

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Level 2: Step 5 Instructions

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Level 2: Using the Online Self-Service
Identity Verification Service

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Level 2: Using the Online Self-Service
Identity Verification Service (Continued)

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Level 2: Using the Online Self-Service
Identity Verification Service (Continued)

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Level 2: Using the Online Self-Service
Identity Verification Service (Continued)

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Level 2: Visit an LRA
If the Online Identity Verification fails, you will need to use the InPerson Identity Verification process and visit a Local Registration
Authority (LRA) for identity verification.
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Please bring a valid
government-issued photo ID.
Valid IDs are:
• Driver’s License issued by a USA
state or
Canadian province
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Photo ID card issued by a USA
State or Canadian province
US Military or US Federal
Government PIV/CAC (Smart)
identification card (DoD, DoS,
DHS, NDU, etc.)

Valid passport issued by any
country listed on the U.S.
Department of State website.
To locate an LRA, please visit
http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/lo
cator/app?type=lra
• Note: Please call ahead for an
appointment to ensure the LRA is
available.
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Contact the Help Desk
If you experience any issues with self-registration or
have eAuthentication-related questions, please contact
the eAuthentication Help Desk for assistance:
• 1-800-457-3642 (Option 1)
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[email protected]

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