Acceptable Forms of ID

Signs indicating that I.D. will be checked act as a deterrent to underage tobacco buys. However, signs don't replace the careful checking of I.D. and verification of age. The revised Utah Driver's License and Identification cards indicate the day, month, and year that the person presenting the I.D. will turn age 19.

This takes the math out of computing the legal age. Many retail outlets have established policies of asking for identification from anyone who appears younger than the age of 27 or 30 in order to prevent illegal underage sales of tobacco.

The following are acceptable forms of I.D. customers may use to purchase tobacco:

• A current Utah driver's license
• A current Utah state identification card
• A valid passport
• A current out-of-state driver's license
• A current military identification card

The Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division produces a brochure titled "Utah Driver Licenses and Identification Cards" that describes and shows pictures of the features of these forms of I.D.

For more information about Utah Driver Licenses and I.D. cards telephone the Drivers License Division at 801.965.4437