How To Spot a Fake I.D.

  • June 12, 2009
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Everybody and their uncle thinks they can pull a fast one with a little charm and a fake I.D. But not on your watch.

You Will Need

  • 1 A good pair of eyes
  • 1 An I.D. checking guide

Step 1: Check height & weight

Look closely at the photo to see if the height and weight match that of the cardholder.

Step 2: Look at state logo

Keep an eye out for a missing or altered state logo or seal.

Watch the cardholder’s body language. Sweating, avoiding eye contact, and/or touching his face are signs he might be trying to pull a fast one. Or ask for his birthday or zodiac sign to see if he can answer easily.

Hardcore checkers will use an I.D. checking guide, which shows every state’s driver’s license, to make sure they’re not tricked by an unfamiliar out-of-state license.

Step 3: Flip card over

Flip the I.D. card over. Though the front may appear flawless, fake-I.D. creators often just photocopy the back.

Step 4: Look for "duplicate"

Is the word “duplicate” on the front of the card? That might mean the person got an older pal to order an additional license.

Step 5: Check for whited out dates

Examine the date closely; bleach may have been inserted to “white-out” parts of it.

Step 6: Check expiration date

Check the expiration date. Kids often try to use an older friend or sibling’s out-of-date license.

Step 7: Check for uneven surfaces

Smooth your fingers over the card; uneven surfaces often indicate tampering.

While some Americans favor lowering the drinking age to 18, it probably won’t happen—any state that did so would lose 10% of its federal highway funding, worth millions each year.

Using a false identification card is a Class A misdemeanor crime, punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 or one year in jail, or both.

Step 8: Observe birth & expiration dates

Observe the typeset for the birth date and expiration date—it should match the lettering used on the rest of the license.

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