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Client ID Verification Checklist

Verifying ID protects your business and ensures you're not tattooing minors. Use this checklist to standardize your verification process.

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ID Verification

Client: [Client Name]

DOB: [Client Dob]

Staff : [Staff Name]

ID Type: 
ID Number: 
•Last 4 digits of ID number
Expiration date: 
ID photo upload: 
I confirm this ID is valid.
Staff initials (ID verified): 

Client Signature: ______ Date: ______

Staff Signature: ______ Date: ______

ID verification best practices

  • • Check IDs for everyone — no exceptions, no offense taken
  • • Know what valid IDs look like in your state
  • • Expired IDs are not acceptable
  • • When in doubt, don't proceed
  • • Some states require you to keep ID copies on file — check local laws

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Disclaimer: This template is provided as a general starting point and is not legal advice. Laws vary by location — consult a lawyer before using this in your business. Apprentice is not responsible for any legal issues arising from the use of these templates.

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