Fake IDs in Illinois
A Growing Problem

Like states across the nation, Illinois 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 Illinois and is often associated with illegal alcohol purchases by minors and financial fraud.

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Alcohol Sales & Service Guidelines for Illinois

- Minimum age to consume: 21
- Minimum age to serve: 18
- Minimum age to bartend: 18
- Server/seller alcohol training required.

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

Penalties for serving or selling to a minor: In Illinois, selling or serving alcohol to a minor can result in a Class A misdemeanor charge, which can lead to a fine of up to $2,500 and up to one year in jail. Repeat offenders or those whose actions cause serious harm to a minor may face more severe charges, including felonies, which can result in longer prison sentences and higher fines. For example, if the delivery of alcohol results in death, it is a Class 4 felony, punishable by a fine of $2,500 and 1-3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

In addition to criminal penalties, there are also civil consequences for serving or selling alcohol to a minor in Illinois, including:

  • Economic damages, such as medical expenses
  • Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering
  • Punitive damages
  • Liability for motor vehicle accidents that occur because of underage drinking

A conviction can also lead to other consequences, such as:

  • Difficulty securing a mortgage or auto loan
  • Problems with child custody
  • Losing your right to vote

Losing your right to own and use a firearm


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  • id check during purchase of car
  • police officer checking id
  • identity verification at airline check-in counter
  • bartender verifying id of two patrons

How to Spot a Fake Illinois 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 Illinois 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.