Washington state ID guides - What to look for

Washington is becoming a hard state to replicate because of the new security features they added. If you are looking at a state ID guide for Washington, pay attention to the multi-colored ghost image. It is not just a gray version of your photo; it has some specific color-shifting properties when viewed under different lights.

The barcode on the back also needs to be perfectly centered. I have seen some fakes where the barcode is slightly crooked, which is an instant red flag for any scanner. Make sure your vendor provides a high-res proof before they ship it so you can check the alignment of the tactile text on the front.