
Look for Holograms
State identification have a holographic covering that usually features the state’s seal or a similar symbol. Low-quality fake IDs do not have the covering and shining a black light on the card will show nothing and reveal it as a fake.

Study the Hologram
Many fake holographic coverings are blurry or feature an image that is not the state’s seal.

Look for Evidence of Tampering
Black lights often highlight where the individual tampered with the ID, and they always reveal any chalking or other technique that removed the original name or birth date from the ID. Black lights can reveal additional glue or other marks resulting from a seal that the individual removed or replaced.

Warning!
High-quality Internet fakes will look entirely legitimate under a black light. Default to the “Art of the Interview” since they may also pass the scanners.