What must a customer provide to be served alcohol if they look 26 years old or younger and do not have a stand-alone ID?

To be served alcohol in Oregon, a customer who appears to be 26 years old or younger must provide verification of their age. If they do not have a stand-alone ID, they can present a Statement of Age Card. This card is an accepted form of identification that confirms the holder’s legal age to purchase and consume alcohol.

The Statement of Age Card is particularly useful for individuals who, for various reasons, may not possess another form of ID, such as a driver's license or state-issued ID. It serves as an official document that provides assurance to servers and establishments that they are complying with the law regarding age verification for alcohol sales.

Other options do not fulfill the age verification requirement. Proof of purchase does not indicate age, a waiver has no relevance to age verification, and emergency contact information does not serve as identification. Therefore, the Statement of Age Card is the appropriate and necessary document for customers in this situation.