Fake IDs in Alabama
A Growing Problem

Like states across the nation, Alabama is trying to meet the challenge of more fraudulent IDs whether presented in person or by digital image. Many of these fake IDs come from counterfeiters located overseas with sophisticated equipment. As stories below illustrate, fake identification is getting easier to obtain in Alabama and is often associated with illegal alcohol purchases by minors and financial fraud.

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Alcohol Sales & Service Guidelines for Alabama

- Minimum age to consume: 21
- Minimum age to serve: 18
- Minimum age to bartend: 21
- A manager or supervisor must be present when an underage person is serving or dispensing alcoholic beverages.

A person under 21 may purchase alcoholic beverages as part of a law enforcement action.

Penalties for serving or selling to a minor: In Alabama, selling or serving alcohol to a minor is a first-degree misdemeanor that can result in a fine of at least $100 and up to $1,000 for a first offense. The court may also add up to six months in jail or hard labor for the county.

Penalties increase with subsequent convictions:

  • Second offense: A minimum sentence of three to six months in jail
  • Third offense: A minimum sentence of six to 12 months in jail

Additionally, adults who host parties where minors are present, and alcohol is consumed can be charged with a misdemeanor and fined up to $2,000. Homeowners and other guests who are aware of illegal activity at a party and don't stop it can also be charged with a Class B misdemeanor.


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How to Spot a Fake Alabama ID

For law enforcement officers, bank tellers, car rental agents, human resources professionals and others who must verify ID in a professional capacity, the recent surge in fake IDs is challenging. The liability and losses that result from accepting a fake ID are large. The I.D. Checking Guide assists in the ID verification process by showing what an actual, valid ID looks like at full-size, and highlights the details of the licenses, making it much easier to spot the fraud. Before approving an expensive car rental, opening a new bank account or hiring a new employee, make sure the driver’s license or ID card has the correct numbering, UV, microprint, ghost images, expiration, and other details that counterfeiters often miss.

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What the I.D. Checking Guide Includes:

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  • A full page or more for each U.S. state and Canadian province, showing driver’s licenses and ID cards.
  • Security image information for ghost images, laser perforation, microprint, UV and other validation details.
  • Explanation of what the proper alphanumeric sequencing of a Alabama ID or Driver’s License should be (how many letters, numbers, etc.).
  • U.S. Federal documents including immigration, military ID, Visas and passport cards.
  • “How to check driver’s licenses” techniques for training.