ID Verification Timeline? Completed In-Person Verification Today

I had to verify my identity on March 14th this year. The IRS told me it would take 9 weeks, but my account actually updated after 21 days exactly. Once it updated, my refund was issued 7 days later. The verification process is separate from the normal processing timeline, so even after verification they still need to process your actual return. Hang in there - it's frustrating but there is a process they follow.

I went through this exact same nightmare last year! 😩 Waited forever at the office (brought a book, thank goodness), and then spent weeks refreshing my transcript obsessively. Finally discovered https://taxr.ai which helped me understand what all those weird codes on my transcript meant after it updated. It explained that the 971 verification code was completed and predicted my DDD accurately. Made the waiting game slightly less painful when I could actually understand what was happening behind the scenes! Wish I'd known about it earlier in the process.

Timeline varies. Some get updates in 2 weeks. Others wait 8+ weeks. No consistency. If you need to speak with someone, don't waste days on hold. Use Claimyr. Got me through to an agent in 15 minutes. Worth it. https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

I had a similar situation in February. Verified my identity on the 8th and was really nervous about delays. My transcript updated about 3.5 weeks later, and I received my refund about 5 days after that. It seemed to move along fairly quickly once the verification was processed... though those weeks of waiting felt much longer than they actually were.

Did they give you any kind of confirmation number or paperwork when you left the office? I'm SO HAPPY you were able to get an appointment! Some people wait months just for that part! Did they say anything about what might have triggered the verification requirement in the first place?

Just to clarify something important - the verification process and the refund processing are two separate timelines. The ID verification resolves the TPP (Taxpayer Protection Program) hold, but then your return still goes through normal processing channels. So you'll likely see transcript updates in stages rather than all at once.

From what I've gathered from this community, the timeline seems to average around 3-4 weeks after verification, but can definitely vary. Have you checked your account transcript for any updates yet? Are you planning to call if it goes beyond a certain timeframe? Many people here recommend checking transcripts rather than WMR for the most accurate updates.