# Is there an app to spot a fake ID? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [March 13, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-spot-a-fake-id/50754 "2025-03-13T22:47:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jennjoneis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/jennjoneis/32/34972_2.png) [@jennjoneis](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/jennjoneis)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-spot-a-fake-id/50754/1 "2025-03-13T22:47:54Z")
Does any notary know of a phone app that can spot a fake ID? ---
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-spot-a-fake-id/50754/2 "2025-03-13T23:25:26Z")
@jennjoneis Yes, **BUT the accuracy varies . . .** - Vemo: ID Scan - VeriScan - ID Scanner **Utilizing a UV light** can be instrumental in assisting you to validate IDs, depending upon the technology your State inserts into the ID. Also, there is an **ID Checking Guide** (paperback) that’s issued each year for about $30 that reveals what to check for & examples of IDs for each State. There’s also an **International Version** that’s about $50. Plus, there’s a “holy grail” =\> **US Identification Manual** for about $250 To check out the website for direct purchases, just Google “ID Checking Guide” _OR, you can purchase it for the same price at the notary site that has a monopoly on the Background Screening Checks._ 🦢 ---
**Author:** ![jennjoneis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/jennjoneis/32/34972_2.png) [@jennjoneis](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/jennjoneis)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-spot-a-fake-id/50754/3 "2025-03-13T23:28:35Z")
Thank you!! I will definately invest in something like that. There was a situation in which I wasn’t sure but I want to have something to else to use. Miletek doesn’t always work properly. ---
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-spot-a-fake-id/50754/4 "2025-03-13T23:31:44Z")
@jennjoneis If you decide to just try out the UV light option for starters, you can purchase the “pen” for about $10 (_Amazon - see below_). You can utilize the light for IDs & cash as well as the pen for checking counterfeit bills. ✅ ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/notarycafe/original/3X/1/f/1f5717b0d59a0d81d81fa402497e07c7a72f5ba3.jpeg) _Dri Mark Smart Money Counterfeit Detector Pen with Reusable UV LED Light (DRI351UVB)_ 🦢 ---
**Author:** ![shore\_prosignings](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/shore_prosignings/32/34125_2.png) [@shore\_prosignings](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/shore_prosignings)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-spot-a-fake-id/50754/5 "2025-03-14T00:13:52Z")
Yes, I also use a UV light. A plus with using these extra precautionary measures is the peace of mind it can give signers that you’re going the extra mile to prevent fraud. ---
**Author:** ![jennjoneis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/jennjoneis/32/34972_2.png) [@jennjoneis](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/jennjoneis)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-spot-a-fake-id/50754/6 "2025-03-14T00:40:39Z")
Yes, especially with everything going on now ---
**Author:** ![earl226](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/earl226/32/35091_2.png) [@earl226](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/earl226)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-spot-a-fake-id/50754/7 "2025-03-14T13:02:53Z")
Nothing shows up on amazon for this product by that part number. ---
**Author:** ![earl226](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/earl226/32/35091_2.png) [@earl226](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/earl226)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-spot-a-fake-id/50754/8 "2025-03-14T13:06:16Z")
I stand corrected it came up by name not part number go figure, but they are available. Thanks for the info. ---
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-spot-a-fake-id/50754/9 "2025-03-14T13:08:12Z")
> [@cNsa5](#): > > Dri Mark Smart Money Counterfeit Detector Pen with Reusable UV LED Light (DRI351UVB) Just typed in the part number . . . & it appeared. 🤷‍♀️ Also, typed in the manufacturer’s name . . . and it appeared. 🤷‍♀️ “_Dri Mark Smart Money Counterfeit Detector Pen with Reusable UV LED Light (DRI351UVB)_” **Give it another try with just “Counterfeit Detector Pen”** 🦢 ---
**Author:** ![NC\_Mike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/nc_mike/32/54_2.png) [@NC\_Mike](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/NC_Mike)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-spot-a-fake-id/50754/10 "2025-06-12T13:08:51Z")
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