The Order Form Checklist: Everything You Actually Provide
A typical fake ID order requires six categories of information: the personal data printed on the card, a head-and-shoulders photo, a signature image, a shipping address, the state and ID type you want, and the payment method. Most buyer confusion comes from not knowing what each field expects, what file formats work, and what a legitimate provider never asks for. This guide walks through each requirement.
For a broader view of how to evaluate a provider before you submit any data, see the provider selection checklist.
1. Personal Data Printed on the Card
The standard data set printed on the front and back of a US driver's license or state ID is governed by AAMVA's card design specification. An order form mirrors those fields:
- Full name: first, middle, and last. Suffixes (Jr., III) optional.
- Date of birth: the date that appears on the card. This is the field that determines whether the card scans as 21+ for alcohol context.
- Sex: M, F, or X depending on the state's options.
- Height and weight: in feet/inches and pounds (US format).
- Eye color and hair color: standard categories (BLU, BRN, GRN, HAZ for eyes; BLN, BRN, BLK, RED for hair).
- Address: the address printed on the card. Often the buyer's real address or a placeholder; either works for the card itself.
Note: card-printed address and shipping address are separate fields. The address printed on the front of the card does not have to match the address where the card is delivered. Most providers explicitly separate the two.
2. The Photo
The single most important file you upload. A bad photo is the most common reason orders fail or get downgraded in quality. Standard requirements:
Lighting and background. Soft, even light from in front (not above). Plain light-colored or neutral background. No shadows on the face. No direct overhead light that creates eye sockets shadows.
Camera distance and framing. The shot covers head and tops of shoulders. About six to eight feet of distance between camera and subject reproduces the focal length DMV cameras use, which reduces face distortion. Selfies (closer than three feet) introduce wide-angle distortion that a trained verifier can detect.
Pose. Looking directly at the camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, no smile. Glasses off (most states allow glasses but the DMV trend is to require glasses-off photos because reflections interfere with photo capture).
Clothing. Dark or contrasting clothing helps the cropping isolate the face cleanly. Avoid white or near-white tops that blend into the background.
File format. JPEG at 800-2000 pixels on the longest side is standard. PNG works. Heavy compression artifacts will appear on the printed card; high-resolution originals are preferred even if the provider downscales them. For detailed framing rules and common rejection reasons, see the fake ID photo specification guide.
3. The Signature
The signature is a separate image. The expected format is a black ink signature on a white background, photographed flat from above:
- Pen: a fine-point felt or rollerball pen that produces a solid black line. Ballpoint pens produce inconsistent ink density that scans poorly.
- Paper: plain white printer paper. Lined paper, dotted paper, or colored paper interferes with the providers's automatic signature extraction.
- Signature size: the signature itself should be about five to seven centimeters wide. Too small produces a low-resolution capture; too large doesn't fit the card's signature panel.
- Photography: phone or camera held directly above the paper, paper flat on a table. Good daylight. The signature should fill most of the frame.
- File format: JPEG or PNG. Avoid lossy compression that softens the ink edges.
4. Shipping Address and Delivery Preferences
The shipping address is where the physical card is delivered. This is separate from the address printed on the card itself. Most US providers ship internationally; international delivery times and customs treatment vary significantly by destination country. Within the US, the standard shipping options are:
Standard shipping: the default option for most providers. Delivery time varies; typical ranges are 10 to 20 business days for US orders. Packaging is discreet (plain envelope or padded mailer with no provider branding visible on the outside).
Express shipping: an upgrade option at additional cost, typically delivering in 7 to 14 business days. Express uses courier services rather than postal mail.
Tracking: most providers offer tracking on express orders and sometimes on standard orders. Tracking numbers are sent by email after the card ships.
The shipping address should be a stable mailing address where you can receive packages without disclosure. P.O. boxes work in most states. For more on shipping timelines and what factors affect delivery, see the shipping time guide.
5. State and ID Type Selection
You select the state design and ID type. The two main type categories:
Standard driver's license design: the most common ID type. Each state has its own current card design, security features, and template. The design must match the issuing state's current visible layout. For a forensic reference on the elements printed on modern state credentials, see the front and back security feature reference.
State ID card (non-driving): identical to a driver's license for age verification purposes but issued by states to non-drivers. The visual design is similar; the front face is marked "ID" or "Identification Card" instead of "Driver's License".
Some providers also offer specialty designs (commercial driver's license, learner's permit, enhanced driver's license). These are less common and not all states use them.
6. Payment Method
Most providers accept several payment methods. The standard options in this niche:
- Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin and Litecoin are the most common. Crypto payments are typically processed faster than other methods and provide the strongest privacy.
- Gift cards: store gift cards from major retailers (Walmart, Best Buy, Home Depot, Apple) are widely accepted. The provider sends instructions for how to send the gift card codes.
- PayPal and credit cards: available at some providers, though chargeback risk makes some operators avoid these methods.
- Bank transfer or wire: less common; typically reserved for bulk orders.
Each payment method has different processing times and chargeback availability. For payment-specific guidance, see the payment options page.
What Legitimate Providers Never Ask For
Several requests are immediate red flags that you are dealing with a scam operator or a data-harvest site rather than a real provider:
- Social Security number: not printed on a state ID card, not needed for fabrication. Any provider asking for an SSN is collecting data, not making a card.
- Mother's maiden name or other security questions: classic identity-theft vectors. No legitimate card production needs these.
- Bank account number or routing number: not needed for payment in any standard flow. If a provider claims to need this for "verification" or "refund processing", it is a scam.
- Real ID source documents (birth certificate scan, passport scan): a state DMV needs these for issuance; a card fabricator does not.
- A copy of your real driver's license: sometimes claimed to be needed for "verification". It is not. Sending a copy of your real ID to an unknown party creates identity theft exposure.
The legitimate data set is small: name, DOB, demographics, photo, signature, address. Anything beyond that signals data harvesting. For broader scam pattern recognition, see the website scam structures guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my real photo on a fake ID order?
Yes, and almost all customers do. The photo on a fake card needs to look like the actual person who will be using the card, so verifiers see a real-person match. Using a non-real photo (a friend, a stock image, or a generated face) defeats the purpose of having a card that gets through visual photo comparison.
Does the address on the card have to match where I live?
No. The address printed on the card is independent of the shipping address. Most order forms ask for both separately. The printed address only needs to be a plausible address in the issuing state; some buyers use a generic university address or a stable past address.
What if my signature looks bad in the photo?
Re-shoot. A bad signature image is the second most common reason cards come back lower quality. Use a fresh sheet of plain white paper, a fine-point pen, and natural daylight. Shoot directly above the paper from one to two feet up. Crop the image so the signature fills most of the frame.
How long after placing the order until I get the card?
Standard US delivery typically runs 10 to 20 business days from payment confirmation. Express options reduce this to 7 to 14 days. International shipping varies widely. The biggest delays come from payment confirmation (especially crypto) and from any back-and-forth needed to fix photo or signature issues. For detail on what affects timing, see the shipping time guide.
Can I change my order after submitting?
Most providers allow changes before the card is queued for production, which is typically within 24 to 48 hours of order submission. After production starts, changes require canceling and re-ordering. Reach out via the customer support channel listed on the provider's site; reputable providers respond within hours.
For a broader overview of the buying process and what to verify about a provider before placing any order, see the how-to-get-fake-id starter guide and the fake ID buying guide hub.