State and federal laws generally prohibit the possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of a false or fake driver’s license, identification card, military ID, passport, state or federal employee identification card, or other identification documents (fake ID). The legal definition of a fake ID is generally an ID that has been (1) altered, (2) falsified, (3) forged, (4) duplicated, (5) reproduced, or (6) counterfeited.

In many states, possession of a fake ID may be charged as a misdemeanor or as a felony, with fines, community service, probation, suspension of driver’s license, and possible jail time. Some colleges and universities impose additional penalties on students who are convicted of possessing a fake ID—including dismissal from the college or university. And fraud in connection with identification documents may also be a federal crime. See 18 U.S. Code §1028.

Fake ID laws are usually located in a state’s statutes—in the penal or criminal code, the alcoholic beverage code, or the transportation or motor vehicle code.

In Nevada, the possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of a fake ID is illegal and can lead to serious legal consequences. Under Nevada law, a fake ID is defined as an identification document that has been altered, falsified, forged, duplicated, reproduced, or counterfeited. The state statutes that cover these offenses can be found in the penal or criminal code, as well as in the transportation or motor vehicle code. Depending on the circumstances, having a fake ID can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Penalties may include fines, community service, probation, suspension of the driver's license, and even jail time. Additionally, students may face disciplinary actions from their educational institutions, which could include dismissal. On the federal level, the use of a fake ID in connection with certain activities, such as identity theft or fraud, can be prosecuted under 18 U.S. Code §1028, which is a federal offense with its own set of penalties that may include imprisonment and substantial fines.