ServSafe Alcohol Practice Exam

Which form of identification is considered acceptable for verifying a guest's age?

1. School ID

2. Passport

3. Birth Certificate

4. Voter Registration Card

The correct answer is: Passport

A passport is an acceptable form of identification for verifying a guest's age because it is a government-issued document that includes a photograph of the individual, their date of birth, and other identifying information. This makes it a reliable and widely recognized form of identification that is able to confirm a person's age in a way that adheres to legal standards. In contrast, while school IDs, birth certificates, and voter registration cards can serve as forms of identification, they may not always meet the necessary criteria for age verification in establishments that serve alcohol. School IDs often do not contain a date of birth and may not be recognized as valid for age verification purposes. Birth certificates can serve to prove age but are typically not acceptable in real-time verification scenarios because they do not carry a photo and are not issued for the purpose of identification in the same way a passport is. Voter registration cards also do not always contain a photograph, which can lead to challenges in confirming identity adequately.