Can I Buy Alcohol With A Vertical ID In AZ?
It depends on your age and where the ID was issued. Under Arizona law (A.R.S. 4-241), an Arizona driver license issued to someone under 21 stops being acceptable ID for buying alcohol 30 days after that person turns 21. Valid out-of-state licenses with a photo and date of birth are accepted.
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A.R.S. 4-241 lists the only types of identification that are acceptable for proving age to buy liquor. For an Arizona driver license or nonoperating ID card issued to a person under 21 (the vertical format), the statute says it is no longer acceptable 30 days after the person turns 21.
Acceptable ID under the statute
| Type | Notes |
| Arizona driver license | Vertical licenses issued under 21 stop working 30 days after the 21st birthday |
| Arizona nonoperating ID | Same 30-day limit |
| Other state, D.C., territory or Canadian license or ID | Current, with photo and date of birth |
| Armed forces ID | Photo and date of birth |
| Passport or resident alien card | Valid, unexpired, with photo and date of birth |
| Consular ID, border crossing card | Valid, unexpired, with the conditions in the statute |
If your vertical ID no longer works
Replace it with a new Arizona license or ID, or use another accepted ID from the list. Replacement is handled by the Arizona Department of Transportation, so check their site. Laws change, so confirm the current text of the statute, and ask the business or a lawyer if you are unsure.
For travel rules, see laws and travel.
People also ask
How long is a vertical ID valid for buying alcohol in Arizona?
Under A.R.S. 4-241, until 30 days after the holder turns 21.
Can I use an out-of-state ID in Arizona to buy alcohol?
The statute accepts a current license from another state, D.C., a U.S. territory or Canada if it shows a photo and date of birth.
What other ID is accepted?
Armed forces ID, passport or resident alien card, and certain consular and border crossing cards, per A.R.S. 4-241.
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