Buying alcohol with NY temp ID and expired license

Submitted by peachy_keen451 t3_127x1r6 in Pennsylvania

Title. I go to school at Pitt and I turn 21 in April, right in the middle of finals week and my NY license expires on my 21st birthday (I do not have a passport). I went to the DMV in NY to renew it but they told me that I probably won’t get it until after my 21st, so they gave me a paper temporary ID. My question is, will I be able to buy alcohol at a liquor store/go to a bar with my expired license and temp ID, even thought they’re from out of state?

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dietchlicious t1_jeg85gy wrote

Totally depends on where you go. Some places are hard-asses about it, some places don't care. You might have to try a couple times, but don't get discouraged. You'll be able to get drunk on your birthday.

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getfocused12 t1_jegd6j4 wrote

Since you mention it, I would start the process to get a passport. Its a good backup for DOB verification and lasts 10 years.

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jaymz168 t1_jeh1ard wrote

I've actually been denied entry by a doorguy at a bar ca. 2006 because all I had was my passport (license was expired). Here's the conversation:

Him: What's this?

Me : It's a passport <shows him my DOB>

Him: What's it for?

Me: So you can leave and re-enter the country....

Him: Why would you want to leave the USA?

Me: <explains my friend's wedding, seeing the world, etc.>

Him: Well, I need a state-issued ID

Me : IT'S LITERALLY ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Him : <continues to be a jongoistic caveman while denying me entry>

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Aggravating_Foot_528 t1_jeggoqi wrote

I second this. Once you have a passport, it's a good backup as u/getfocused12 says, but it also will probably lead to you taking an out of country trip, even if it's "just" to Canada. You're more likely to go when you have it. And if an opportunity comes up to travel, you won't have to worry about getting the passport then and worrying whether it'll show up on time.

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peachy_keen451 OP t1_jegjsbu wrote

Waiting to get my passport after I turn 21 so it lasts longer! And my ny id will be enhanced so I can get to Canada and Mexico :)

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Aggravating_Foot_528 t1_jegl5dt wrote

It's 16. Before 16 is 5 years. After 16 is 10.

We don't have enhanced here in PA. You can also use a EDL to go to some Caribbean countries too.

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MrRiski t1_jeh4edw wrote

They must have changed that. I got mine when I was fourteen or something. Kept it handy for years until it expired while I looked nothing like the picture 😂

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ButtBlock t1_jegic9f wrote

Yeah OP, what if you need to leave the US. Should always maintain a passport at all times. You never know

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thiccpolishboi t1_jegfuu1 wrote

Liquor store employee here. Any Fine Wine and Good Spirits store SHOULD accept a temporary ID. Bring the expired one for good measure.

Whether they will or not they’ll actually accept it is another question. Each store seems to be run differently even though we shouldn’t be. Or they might not card you at all. 50/50 chance of it in my experience.

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Aggravating_Foot_528 t1_jegive4 wrote

Def bring the picture id. They'll want to see that the picture matches you even if the id is expired.

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HomicidalHushPuppy t1_jeg7wrg wrote

I recently purchased alcohol with my expired PA license and paper temporary, it was not a problem at all. Should be fine to do with NY ID.

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cunninglinguist32557 t1_jegca9w wrote

Should be, but it's within their legal right to refuse. Give it a shot but don't be surprised if they're hardasses about it.

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p_britt35 t1_jegm3rf wrote

Central PA bartender here. You have a 50/50 chance and should hope for a lenient door person and/or bartender. If anything, make sure you have debit cards or credit cards with your name and probably even your Pitt ID. Good luck and happy early birthday!

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badatmetroid t1_jegepc3 wrote

There may be one bouncer/bartender/etc who's a dick about it but I'm guessing most would just wish you a happy birthday and not mention the expiration date. If you're going with friends just mention the possibility to them and you should go in first (so they can easily bounce if you get bounced)

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TSUTigers95 t1_jeguzyl wrote

Why don’t you go to a liquor store and ask

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Popular-Variation-29 t1_jegw2eq wrote

I've been denied service more than once with an expired driver's license. I tried to explain to them if it was valid the week before, and I was old enough last week, then i could only be older than that. But they wouldn't hear it.

I have no experience with a temp ID.

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Sad_Consequence_3269 t1_jegkkhu wrote

Worst case scenario go to the next regular town over. They will either accept or not even ask

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