---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-092659"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AUID"
cik: "0001534154"
company_name: "authID Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-21T21:00:26+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-21T21:02:23.012608+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# authID receives Nasdaq deficiency notice for equity shortfall, faces possible delisting

## Summary
- Nasdaq notified authID on Aug 18, 2026 of non-compliance with Rule 5550(b)(1); stockholders' equity was $2,042,515 as of Jun 30, 2026 vs $2,500,000 minimum.
- Company has until Oct 2, 2026 to submit compliance plan; Nasdaq may grant extension up to Feb 14, 2027.
- If plan rejected or compliance not met, common stock subject to delisting; company may appeal to Nasdaq Hearings Panel.
- Management evaluating options to regain compliance; forward-looking statements cite substantial doubt about going concern.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-092659
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AUID
- cik: 0001534154
- company_name: authID Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-21T21:00:26+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1534154/000121390026092659/0001213900-26-092659-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1534154/000121390026092659/ea0302955-8k_authid.htm

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