Compliance with US Age Verification Laws
A Toolkit for Adult Websites

What’s Inside

A Clear Breakdown of Every State’s Age Verification Law
From what’s considered “harmful to minors” to how laws are triggered, this guide gives you a state-by-state overview—plus tables summarizing key requirements at a glance.

Who’s at Risk—and How
Learn how liability works for both content creators and platforms, and which laws apply even if you’re just posting on social media.

Which Age Verification Methods Count
Discover what kinds of verification states actually require—photo ID upload? Government database check?—with a simple reference chart to keep it straight.

How Laws Are Enforced (and Who Can Sue You)
Understand penalties, lawsuits, and enforcement trends across the U.S., including which states offer a grace period before legal action can be taken.