Fake IDs in North Dakota
A Growing Problem

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

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Alcohol Sales & Service Guidelines for North Dakota

- 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.

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

A person under 21 may not purchase alcoholic beverages as part of a law enforcement action.

Penalties for serving or selling to a minor: In North Dakota, the penalty for selling or serving alcohol to a minor depends on the age of the minor and other factors:

  • Under 18

A Class 1 misdemeanor, which can result in up to a year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine

  • 18–21

A Class 2 misdemeanor, unless the purchase is made in the presence of a parent, guardian, or spouse who is 21 or older. This violation can result in up to 30 days in jail and/or a $500 fine

  • Under 21

A Class A misdemeanor, which can result in up to a year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine

Other factors that can increase the penalty include:

  • Providing alcohol to someone who is intoxicated or incompetent
  • Committing the offense in the course of a commercial or for-profit activity 

License holders may also face administrative fees and license suspension:

  • First offense: A $250 administrative fee
  • Second offense within 24 months: A $500 administrative fee and a one-day license suspension 


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How to Spot a Fake North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.