ID scanners for bars & nightclubs
Keep out underage patrons and catch fake IDs – with best-in-class ID scanners for bars.
VeriScan for bars & nightclubs
Age verification and visitor management trusted by more than 1,500 bars, clubs, and venues
Age checker
Keep minors out and verify all guests over the legal age to enter (18+, 21+)
Catch fake IDs
Detect suspicious and fraudulent IDs as they are presented
Manage banned lists
Easily add troublesome patrons to your Banned list and instantly sync the list across all your entrances
Create VIP lists
Add big spenders and loyal customers to your VIP list for white glove treatment and special benefits
Avoid fines & lawsuits
Ensure zero sales of alcohol to minors and compliance with all state and federal laws
Speed up entry
Empower your bouncers by giving them instant ID scanning at entrances
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Popular ID scanners for bars & nightclubs
Unitech PA768 handheld ID scanner
Easy ID checker for bars
The Unitech PA768 is the ideal durable, portable ID checker for bars and nightclubs. The autofocus laser instantly reads and verifies each ID, and the large touchscreen surface allows for easy addition of notes, tags, and groups on every visitor profile.
Thales CR5400
Drivers license scanner for bars
The Thales CR5400 is a Windows-compatible drivers license scanner, capable of rapidly capturing images of an ID card under multiple light wavelengths. When paired with VeriScan ID Authentication the Thales CR5400 this solution is capable of catching up to 95% of fake IDs.
IDWare Falcon
Mounted tablet-based ID scanner
Mount the IDWare Falcon tablet and allow guests to perform contactless check-in and age verification by scannng their ID beneath the tablet. Add waivers and forms which can be signed on the the screen.
The IDWare Falcon can also be used as a handheld ID scanner, used for line busting and event management.
ID scanning in dark mode
Use VeriScan for Android or VeriScan for Windows in dark mode, making it the ideal nightclub ID scanner software to ensure your vibes stay immacculate.
Any of our handheld ID scanners can be utilized in dark mode.
VeriScan Testimonials
Here’s what our customers have to say
Bar & nightclub
ID authentication & fake ID detection
Sophisticated fake IDs are impossible to spot with the naked eye. Some even pass as legitimate when the 2D barcode is scanned.
To catch high quality fakes, and catch 95% of fake IDs, you’ll need VeriScan ID authentication and an authentication-capable ID scanner.
- White light scanning
- Infrared light scanning
- Ultraviolet light scanning
- Hologram checks
- 6-image comparison
- Front/back matching using OCR
- 2D barcode security
- Watermark checks
ID scanning enhances the nightlife experience
Venues of all sizes rely on VeriScan to stay safe, deter troublemakers, and remain compliant with age restrictions.
Reduce wait times
ID scanners will greatly reduce your wait times at the door by instantly scanning and validating each ID.
Track VIPs
Easily create and manage VIP lists. Set up alerts so your team knows the minute a VIP walks through the door.
Identify high rollers
VeriScan Golden Zip Codes feature can alert you when potential high rollers are scanned.
Catch fake IDs
Keep minors out. Our age verification software is the best at catching fakes using a handheld or desktop scanner.
Verify age
Instantly scan the 2D barcode on the back of the ID and the guest’s age displays on the screen.
Manage Banned lists
Keep your 86-list organized with one-click adding and email and SMS alerting when a banned patron tries to enter.
Prevent chargebacks
Copies of signed receipts can be added to timestamped visit histories for easy chargeback dispute resolution.
Stop passbacks
VeriScan will alert your team if an ID is scanned again within a set time period – removing passback risk.
Capture images
Automatically save an image of the ID, or a cropped image of the ID photo alone for easy visual reference.
Add notes
Quickly add notes to each visit or guest profile that can be recalled inside VeriScan history.
Visit counting
See your busiest days and times through detailed reporting and scan volume history.
Scan new formats
Our document library is updated monthly to ensure all newly released IDs are compatible.
Multi-device sync
Sync your scans, visit history, and lists between all your entrances to keep your team informed.
SMS alerts
Alert your managers, owners, and staff via email or SMS, to keep them aware of banned patrons or VIPs.
Demographic reports
Run reports on age, gender, and zip codes of your guests to better tailor your marketing and sales efforts.
Nightlife-specific features
Age verification & ID scanning for bars and clubs
Use Banned and 86’d lists to improve security
Add guests to your Banned list with one click. Their visitor profile will be shared and accessed in realtime by all scanners synced to your VeriScan cloud account, ensuring all your entrances and locations are secure.
Multi-scan alerts stop passbacks. and ID sharing
Configure VeriScan to flag when an ID is scanned multiple times in an evening. This prevents guests from sharing an ID to sneak in a underage guest.
Clear, concise popups and alerts
VeriScan will let your bouncer know every time you scan an ID that is fake, suspicious, underage, or expired.
Save images of receipts to fight chargebacks
Use an image capture device to save receipt signatures and add them to guest profiles. These documents can provide irrefutable proof of purchase in the event that a guest performs a chargeback after a night out.
Bar & nightclub
Security benefits of ID scanning
The mere presence of an ID scanner a the door or entrance can decrease crime in or around your bar/club up to 54%.
Criminals and troublemakers hate ID scanning because it forces them to identify themselves and creates a record of which venues they visit!
- Timestamped visit history
- Shared Banned lists
- Photo history of guests
- Email, SMS alerting
- Add incident, guest notes
- Send data to your ERP
Learn how an Alabama nightclub keeps minors out, improves security, and meets compliance requirements using VeriScan.
Read about how a Colorado gentlemen’s club uses VeriScan ID authentication to improve safety and collaboration with law enforcement.
ID scanner for bars FAQ
How can using an ID scanner at your bar or club help your business?
ID scanners reduce the opportunity for human error and take the guesswork and math out of the hands of your bouncers or bartenders by verifying age and catching fake IDs.
Using an ID scanner can also reduce your insurance costs and keep you compliant. Affirmative defense laws also often waive liability for underage sales if an electronic ID scanner was used.
Are bars liable if they serve alcohol to a minor?
We have examples in almost every state of bars and individuals who have bee prosecuted or forced to close due to underage sales. It can be disastrous to your bottom line and license to inadvertently sell to a minor, even if the minor was using a fake ID at the time of the purchase.
What percentage of IDs presented at bars are fake?
For most bars, clubs, and other nightlife businesses, roughly 0.5-2% of IDs scanned at the door show signs of being fraudulent (according to our Fake ID Report). This number skyrockets for bars in college towns, or certain locations, and also varies based on the time of year. What we are sure of is: if you are a bar that is not scanning IDs, you are most definitely serving minors without even knowing it.
What are the penalties for serving alcohol to a minor?
Every state is different. You will find penalties in our ID Laws Library. Most states start small, with a fine of $500-$5000 for a first offense, but the penalties get steeper with repeated violations, and often conclude with complete loss of licensure.
Why is checking IDs at the door not enough?
Modern fake IDs are incredibly sophisticated. They cannot be detected with the naked eye, na doften even contain holograms and watermarks to help fool bouncers. Minors pay upwards of $150 for these high quality fakes because they know they will pass visual inspection. An ID scanner for bars is required to be able to catch these fake IDs.
How many bars and clubs use VeriScan today?
More than 4,000 age restricted business use VeriScan to prevent sales to minors. We are the best at catching fake IDs and work daily to ensure our customers stay compliant.
Bars & nightclub
ID scanning as an affirmative defense for alcohol sales to a minor
Many US states offer affirmative defense for ID scanning (“electronic scan” or “digital scan”), which means that your bar or nightclub cannot be held liable for sales to an underage patron when you use an ID scanner with age verification software.
Need help choosing an ID scanner or age verification system for your bar?
Our team has worked with more than 4,000 age restricted venues – including bars, nightclubs, gentleman’s clubs, venues, and festivals – to select the best ID scanners and age verification for bars to support their business needs.
