Education, Not Legal Advice
IDS FAKE publishes general information about the risks of fake IDs. Please read this page to understand what our content is, and what it is not.
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In short: our guides explain the law in general terms. They cannot tell you what will happen in your own case. If you are facing a charge, please speak to a qualified solicitor or attorney as soon as possible.
General information only
Everything on idsfake.com, including articles, FAQs and tables, is for general education. It is not legal advice. Reading this site does not create a lawyer–client or solicitor–client relationship with IDS FAKE or anyone who writes for it.
Laws differ and change
Fake ID laws vary between US states, and between England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Penalties also depend on age, previous record and the facts of each case. Laws and court practice change over time.
Accuracy and dates
We work hard to keep our content accurate and dated, as explained in our Editorial Policy. However, we cannot promise that every page reflects the latest law on the day you read it.
No guaranteed outcomes
Examples of fines, sentences and outcomes show what the law allows or what happened in past cases. They do not predict what will happen to any individual.
We do not support fake ID use
IDS FAKE exists to discourage the use of fake IDs.
Links to other websites
We link to laws, government pages, research and support services so you can check our sources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy or privacy practices of those websites. A link does not mean we endorse everything on them.
Limits of our responsibility
You use the information on this site at your own risk. To the fullest extent allowed by law, IDS FAKE is not liable for any loss or damage that results from relying on our content. Nothing on this page limits any rights you have that cannot be excluded by law.
When to speak to a lawyer
Get professional advice straight away if any of these apply to you.
In the United States
- You have received a citation or court date.
- You have been arrested or questioned by police.
- Your school or college has opened a disciplinary case.
Contact a licensed attorney or your local public defender's office.
In the United Kingdom
- You have been arrested, cautioned or charged.
- You have been asked to attend a police interview.
- Your university or employer has raised the matter.
Speak to a solicitor. At a police station, free legal advice is your right.
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