Checking ID – Responsible Alcohol Sales - Age Verification – Fake ID

An important part of Alcohol Server Training is to teach servers what forms of ID are acceptable and what to look for when they Check ID. They should be able to very quickly determine if a person is a minor or has a Fake ID. Proper training will also teach them the benefits of using a Scanner and an ID Checking Guide.

Acceptable forms of ID for the service of alcohol in Washington State are:
    Note: there is a list in pdf form available for your establishment

  1. Drivers license, Instruction permit, or ID card issued by any US state or Canadian province or "identicard" issued by the Washington state department of licensing pursuant to RCW 46.20.117.
    Note: for Washington State ID's this would include
    Regular, Enhanced and Temporary forms of ID
    See Samples – includes new WA State drivers license effective July 2010)
  2. US Armed Forces ID card (encrypted signature acceptable) See Sample
  3. Merchant Marine ID card (issued by the US Coast Guard) See Sample
  4. Official Passport (includes the United States of America Passport Card) See Sample
  5. Washington State Tribal Enrollment Card (no expiration date required) See Samples
    See up-to-date list on LCB web site

What forms of ID are "Not Acceptable" ?
    Note: there is a sample list in pdf form available for your establishment.

Do we have to accept ID's that are on the "acceptable" list?
    House policies should dictate which of the acceptable forms of ID an establishment might exclude.

What does the new Washington State ID's look like? See Sample

How do I know if an out-of-state ID is any good?

I.D. Checking GuideProper use of an ID Checking Guide will help reduce fraud.

IDs are shown in actual size and full color, so no "con artist" can fool you.

To request your current (2011) I.D. Checking guide CLICK HERE
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