Fake IDs in Indiana
A Growing Problem

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

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Alcohol Sales & Service Guidelines for Indiana

- Minimum age to consume: 21
- Minimum age to serve: 19
- Minimum age to bartend: 21
- A manager or supervisor must be present when an underage person is serving or dispensing alcoholic beverages.
- Server/seller alcohol training required.

Alcohol retailers may seize apparently false IDs without fear of prosecution even if the identification is valid.

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

Penalties for serving or selling to a minor: In Indiana, penalties for selling or serving alcohol to a minor can vary depending on the circumstances and the type of establishment:

  • Class B misdemeanor

Selling, exchanging, or providing alcohol to someone under 21 intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly can result in a Class B misdemeanor.

  • Class C misdemeanor

Selling, giving, or providing a minor with a fake ID so they can purchase alcohol can result in a Class C misdemeanor. Other Class C misdemeanors include a minor possessing alcohol, consuming alcohol, or transporting alcohol on a public highway without a parent. Penalties for a Class C misdemeanor include up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.

  • Businesses with liquor licenses

Businesses that sell alcohol to minors may face administrative actions, including fines, license suspension, or license revocation. For example, if a licensed business receives one citation for a violation within 180 days, they may face a civil penalty of up to $400. Two citations within 180 days may result in a civil penalty of up to $700.


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How to Spot a Fake Indiana 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 Indiana 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.