How to Make a Fake ID

At some point everyone wishes they could have that fake ID that lets them into bars, strip clubs, the local convenience store, etc.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer w/ photo editor
• Laminator
• Scanner
• Tweezers
• Razor
• Pot

1. You need an old fashioned laminated driver’s license or ID card, preferable with your picture and name on it. This example works well with the older Washington State ID and most similar laminated cards.
2. Scan the ID as is with your trusty flat-bed scanner at a decent resolution. You’ll need to scan both sides of the ID. Open the files with Photoshop or your favorite image editor.
3. Change the birth date to make yourself (or the hot young girl you’re dating) at least 21. Make sure the expiration and issue dates are valid.
4. Print the photos with the best color printer you can find. Try several times until the size and color match perfectly. Remember, until this time DO NOT touch the original ID card.
5. Cut your copies perfect to size and set aside for later.
6. Take a razor blade and split the laminated sides of the ID in half. Start at one corner and work slowly. Do not hurry and do not tear the plastic.
7. Pull any cardboard out from the middle. Don’t worry if you can’t get it all.
8. Get a pan of boiling water going. Drop both pieces into the water and let them boil for 20 to 30 minutes, or as needed.
9. Remove any excess cardboard or paper. At this point there still may be an impression of the photo on the front piece. Don’t fret.
10. Take a pair of tweezers and pull the impression off the inside of the front piece. It should peel off like a piece of skin. At this point you have 2 blank sides of the ID with the gold stripping / logo (or similar) still in tact.
11. Place the perfect copies between the two sides and re-laminate. Don’t try this at Kinko’s unless you know the night manager. You many need to get your own laminator, but they shouldn’t be too expensive.
12. That’s it, have fun at the clubs!

Tips & Warnings

• Don't mistake the pot for something else or this will take you twice as long to finish.