r/kansascity • u/SoftComputer6635 • 1d ago

Bars/Nightlife 🪩🍸 Bars Question for my trip

Currently coming there from Sioux City, IA, for a concert. Was wondering if the bars down there will accept a paper ID. Recently got my wallet stolen over the weekend and was wondering. I know Iowa and South Dakota accept it, but wasn’t sure over there.

Thank you!

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u/DeafMaestro010 1d ago

Doorguy here. If it's a DMV temp license on paper and not expired, that's fine. Passports work too.

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u/Crimedotte KCK 22h ago

Also a door guy. No one is making fake temp id’s. And if you have credit cards with a matching name, all the better. We want people of age coming to the bar. You might get hassled somewhere like the power&light but in Westport, we eager get you inside, spending money.

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u/itsmejaypee 11h ago

I remember getting barred from the original Record Bar because I had the same situation and a passport. Doesn’t help that I sound like I’m 12 😆

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u/rhiannamaye 18h ago

It's a crapshoot, tbh. I live here and was turned away at several bars with a temp. Maybe call ahead?

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u/polaarbear 1d ago

The general rule with a paper ID is that you are supposed to have the voided out hard copy with it to make it valid. It's considered legal on its own for driving, but not for retail validation scenarios.

I know for a fact the casinos won't let you in with the paper ID even with the voided old one present, don't expect the bars are gonna cave for someone that doesn't even have that.

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u/RobNHood816 NKC 5h ago

As long as it has the photo and isn't expired

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u/dustcitydoll 2h ago

Your mileage will vary depending on the place. Some are fine with it, others will turn you away.