How to spot a California id
- The signature of the cardholder is at the back.
- It resembles real ID as it has the same grizzly bear of golden color at the upper right end of the card.
- The card has an illustration of a minor in pale print.
- To the card’s middle background there is the California state map’s illustration.
- The state flower golden poppies of California are printed right under the signature of the cardholder.
- A vibrant hologram of the state’s emblem with OVI is at the center.
- A holographic overlay of the state seal is presented on the card.
- The initials are printed using raised-text printing.
- The cardstock has laser-perforated holes.
- The front has micro-printed headers.
- The main photo and the DOB are overlapping and the DOB is printed using UV ink.
- At the bottom of the card, there is a sailboat symbol.
- The cardholder has a duplicate photo as well.
- There is a symbol of the coit tower and the golden gate bridge on the card which illuminates the application of light from the back.
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How does it look?
Take a good look at the ID, in particular, look for the following things;
- Check to see if there is a laser shape of the California Brown Bear on the back of the card by pressing a flashlight against it.
- Which side is the photograph on? An adult ID is horizontal with the image on the left. ID cards for minors are vertical with an image on the right. Most customers ignore “Photo Instructions for fake IDs” while ordering.
- Take a good look at the photograph itself. Focus in particular on the facial features. Look at the “Triangle of Recognition” of the ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and chin. People can change their hairstyle but they can’t change those facial features. Find things that can’t be changed so easily. If the person in the photo has dimples but the person in front of you don’t, then it is a major red flag that the ID is fake.
- Look at the Birthdate on the card and ask yourself if the person looks as old as the card says they do. Check to see if the data has been tampered with.
- Take a look at the person who handed you the card. Do their height and weight match up with the information on the card? People gain and lose weight all the time but they should update their cards in the event of a drastic shift. Height is something that is even more difficult to change.
- Check the ID for any spelling mistakes or other obvious mistakes. You’d be surprised how common these kinds of small mistakes are. Mistakes are much more common with low-quality fake IDs.
What is the penalty for having a fake ID as a minor in California?
Normally, they will only take your card, and they don’t want to make trouble and affect their business. If the fraudulent ID is used by a person under age 21 to attempt to purchase alcohol, Business and Professions Code section 25661 prescribes a fine of at least $250 and between 24 and 32 hours of community service
What are the acceptable forms of ID for notaries in California?
Many persons come with the wrong identification documents for notaries. For some, they don’t know what documents they need, and others don’t care. However, the law, which differs from one state to the next, states that a notary must confirm a signer’s ID before they notarize the document.
