Which state is most suspicious for bouncers in 2026?

This is a question I get a lot: which state is the most suspicious for bouncers? In 2026, it's definitely Florida and Ohio. Because these are the most common novelty cards, bouncers see hundreds of fakes from these states every week. They are already on high alert the moment they see that blue or gray header.

If you want to avoid scrutiny, I suggest picking a less common state like Maryland, Georgia, or even Washington. These states are still easy to replicate but bouncers don't see them as often, so they are less likely to assume they are fake. Of course, this only works if your novelty id card is high quality to begin with.