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Photocoping dl

Is it illegal for a hotel to ask for a photocopy of a guests DL to accompany their registration card


Asked on 11/08/07, 10:25 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Photocoping dl

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No, it is not and many hotels do ask. In fact, the federal government requires hotels to ascertain the identities of their guests as a result of 9/11. This is the only logical method.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/10/07, 12:07 pm


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