What types of identification are acceptable for age-restricted purchases?

The correct identification for age-restricted purchases includes government-issued IDs, driver’s licenses, and passports because these forms of ID provide official verification of age and identity. Government-issued IDs have specific security features and are universally recognized as credible sources of information regarding a person's age.

Driver’s licenses and passports not only contain photographs, but they also include details such as the individual's date of birth, which is crucial for determining whether someone meets the legal age requirements for purchasing age-restricted items, such as alcohol or tobacco.

Other options, such as social security cards and employee IDs, do not typically provide proof of age, while school IDs and utility bills are not universally accepted due to lack of standardized verification methods. Likewise, any form of identification without a photo is less reliable, as it poses a greater risk of identity fraud and does not offer immediate visual confirmation of the individual’s identity.