Hey, first timer, here. I have a bunch of questions.

What other ways are there to be verified besides signing up for a site/are there any places that let you get verified without charging you?

I'm currently in between jobs, but I still have loads of cash on hand, just enough for a single provider, but not much else. I'm totally willing to give out a photo ID in lieu of that, though

cash to see a single provider is not what most folks would consider "loads of cash."

To answer your questions, all the verification sites charge a fee. For your other questions, there are different ways to be verified, Every lady is different but most ladies will require either provider references, (which you don't have) or job information (which you don't have) or membership on one of the verification sites. (which you don't have) These are the most common ways but there are some ladies who screen in different ways and some ladies who don't screen at all. (Best to stay away from the latter)

My suggestion is if you are "in between jobs" then you should wait until you start your next job. First of all your "loads of cash" does not sound like much and you may need it for more important things, and secondly, when you have a job it will be much easier to be verified.

In the meantime, you could start doing your research by:

1) Reading the self help center at the top of the page.
2) Reading back a bunch of pages on this board. You will see many questions asked and answered which may help you out.
3) Use 'search' to search for specific topics on the board.
4) Take 30 bucks from your 'loads of cash' and pay for the VIP membership here for one month and use your VIP status to search reviews and start looking for ladies you might want to see when you do have a job.

Once you start your new job, go ahead and join one of the verification sites and contact a newbie friendly provider.