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05-20-2008, 09:38 PM
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| | | US Passport valid to enter a bar?
What is the name of your state?
California
I didn't really know where to post this. This seemed like the closest match.....
Anyway. Is there an official rule of some kind that states a bar has to accept a US passport as a valid form of id to enter a bar and/or drink??
I only have my US passport and didn't think it would be a problem getting into bars, but recently, every bar I go to has some problem with it. I know it's the most valid form of ID you can get, but they don't seem to know the same thing as me....
A couple have told me they wont accept it because it doesn't have your height, weight, hair color, etc. on a passport like a license does. One even told me that it couldn't be accepted because a US passport isn't valid in the US, only in other countries. People's stupidity never ceases to amaze me.
Any suggestions on what I can say/do to these door guys? Or is it strictly up to each individual bar? |
05-20-2008, 09:51 PM
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| | | Your best bet is to obtain a California driver license or state-issued ID card.
I don't know the law on this, but I'd guess that a bar's legitimate interest in not having/serving underage patrons would outweigh any potential claim of discrimination you might allege.
Carl knows California law up & down. He'll probably come along to give you the correct answer to your question. |
05-20-2008, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme  Any suggestions on what I can say/do to these door guys? | Why not just get an official state ID?? Quote: |
Or is it strictly up to each individual bar?
| Yep.
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05-20-2008, 10:17 PM
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| | | I've already applied for a CA ID, but you know the DMV....I probably won't get it until 2009. Until it comes in the mail, and who knows when that will be, I have to use my passport. It usually isn't a problem, but it seems like with each bar I go to, the more and more problems I get.
Last edited by heyitsme; 05-20-2008 at 10:19 PM.
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05-21-2008, 10:00 AM
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| | | You'll have your license/id within 2-4 weeks of applying for it (yes, I know the CA DMV).
A bar doesn't HAVE to let you in if it doesn't want to (so long as not wanting to isn't based on you race, orientation, etc.)
EDIT: Of course, based on your history, you would be better off finding somewhere else to spend your time. Sounds like you should stay away from bars to me...
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