Kenneth J. Jones has the answer.

Patricia Kennedy makes a great point - who makes black and white ID cards anymore?

As Kenneth J. Jones stated it is harder forge a copy and they want to really know who they are dealing with

I didn't think they even made black and white drivers' licenses anymore.  It's just a routine form of identity like you used to need to pay for something in a store with a check.  It's customary to ask for photo ID when you want to rent a property.

Harder to fake. Those little nearly invisible lines come out on color shots

I cant even add anything to Kenneth's answer. He nailed it!

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What Kenneth J. Jones said, plus you can't see the holograms as well on a B&W.

It's not a "profiling" or "discrimination" thing, all that info can be found in a B&W copy.

I have no idea

More than likely has to do with forgery issues... but I wouldn't swear to it.

It's harder to forge a color ID.

Kenneth Jones has a great answer.

What Kenneth J. Jones said.....

We require a color photo id too when we take a rental application. If the applicant isn't willing to take this step we aren't willing to look at their application.

Kenneth has the answer, but I was going to say, because it looks nicer. 

They are harder to fake, but see Kenneth J. Jones response for the best answer!

Totally agree with Kenneth J. Jones's reply below.  Harder to tamper with a colored copy of an ID, because it could be more obvious, than if someone were to submit a black and white copy Guillermo Sanjurjo.  

I've never heard that stipulation but what Kenneth says makes sense.

Kenneth J. Jones gave a great answer. Plus black and white copies always come out too dark when they copy it.

Guillermo Sanjurjo Great answer from Kenneth J. Jones .

it is "official" it could also be a birth cert. or a passport is good. something to prove who they are.  a DL isnt required per se , just easier

As usual Kenneth Jones gave you an excellent answer.

Kenneth Jones always has the right answer....

Authenticity.  Clarity.   

Kenneth has answered.

See Kenneth J. Jones answer

That is the process in which the broker demands to rent out the place.

Because most of the really bad ones know to not give their real name in hopes that you will not find out about their past evictions.

If you submitted all your information in your application, a color ID copy should not be an issue. 

Guillermo Sanjurjo - color copy?

Just wondering if there is any specific reason for 'color'!

So  the landlord can give an accurate physical to the landlord's attorney's process server should the landlord need to serve the tenants 

with eviction papers.

To make sure they are who they say they are.

 Color of eyes, hair, water marks....

Kenneth J. Jones gave you a great answer.