If checking my refund status asks to verify my identity will that be required before the refund itself is processed or just to check the status?

Here is an FAQ about handling identity verification requests from the IRS.

Doesn't quite address the question. I got a notice saying my tax refund was accepted. I waited and today is the estimated day for me to see the refund. So I checked the status using the irs site and it then requested for me to verify my identity and that they would be mailing me a letter to do so. What I'm asking is since I never recurve anything from the irs will this delay the refund further or will this only apply to me checking the status? 

You will receive a letter in the mail and then need to verify your identity before the IRS will release your refund.