The template is updated with the 2022 designs issued by the DMV to Californians.

Mistakes are much more common with low quality fake IDs.We make 100% real California id cards packed with visible and invisible security features. You’d be surprised how common these kinds of small mistakes are. Check the ID for any spelling mistakes or other obvious mistakes.Height is something that is even more difficult to change.

Does 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 card in the event of a drastic shift.

Take a look at the person who handed you the card.

Check to see if the date has been tampered with.

Look at the Birthdate on the card and ask yourself if the person looks as old as the card says they do.

If the person in the photo has dimples but the person in front of you doesn’t, then it is a major red flag that the ID is fake. Find things that can’t be changed so easily. People can change their hairstyle but they can’t change those facial features. Look at the “ Triangle of Recognition” of the ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and chin. Focus in particular on the facial features.

Take a good look at the photograph itself.

Most customers ignore “ Photo Instructions for fake IDs” while ordering. ID cards for minors are vertical with an image on the right.

Which side is the photograph on? An adult ID is horizontal with the image on the left.

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.

Take a good look at the ID, in particular look for the following things

Feel the card for any lumps and bumps and any indications that something has been cut out and pasted to the ID.

The layers of the card shouldn’t separate. California IDs are made with three layers bonded through heat treatments.

Try to put your fingernail inside the corner of the card.

If you can touch the signature then it could be a sign the card is genuine.

The signature on the card should also be raised.

This is a simple check that can catch out any shoddy fake ID. You should be able to feel these numbers.

A California ID or drivers’ license issued after September 2010 has raised numbers for the date of birth.

If someone is reluctant to hand over their ID then it is likely fake.

There are many security features that can be felt but not seen. Have them take it out of their wallet and let you see and feel it up close.

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