Fake IDs in Ohio
A Growing Problem

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

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Alcohol Sales & Service Guidelines for Ohio

- Minimum age to consume: 21 with some exceptions
- Minimum age to serve: 19
- Minimum age to bartend: 19

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

Penalties for serving or selling to a minor: In Ohio, selling alcohol to someone under 21 is a first-degree misdemeanor, and the penalties include a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail: A mandatory minimum fine of $500, Court costs, Alcohol counseling, Community service, and Probation. 

In addition to these penalties, the Liquor Control Commission (LCC) may suspend or revoke the permit privileges of a permit holder who sells alcohol to an underage person. First-time violators may face a suspension of one to four days, but they may be able to pay a monetary forfeiture instead. The forfeiture is usually around $100–$200 per day of the suspension. 

There are some exceptions to the underage prohibitions, including if the person providing the alcohol is the underage person's parent, spouse who is not under 21, or legal guardian, and is present when the underage person consumes the alcohol.


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How to Spot a Fake Ohio 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 Ohio 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.