Fake IDs in Georgia
A Growing Problem

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

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Alcohol Sales & Service Guidelines for Georgia

- Minimum age to consume: 21
- Minimum age to serve: 18
- Minimum age to bartend: 18
- 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 Georgia, the penalty for selling or serving alcohol to a minor can range from $50–$2,500 in fines and/or license suspension or revocation, depending on the circumstances and the number of previous offenses. The court has discretion over the fine amount.

Businesses that sell alcohol, such as bars, restaurants, and liquor stores, are required to check IDs to ensure that customers are over 21. If they sell alcohol to a minor who is then driving, they may face criminal penalties and be held liable for any injuries that result from an accident.

In addition to fines, convicted individuals may also be required to perform community service or other services, and placed on probation. In some cases, the minor's parents may also file a civil lawsuit against the defendant.


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How to Spot a Fake Georgia 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 Georgia 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.