In the United States, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol from any website. All 50 states and the District of Columbia enforce a Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA) of 21. Legal and Enforcement Framework

: The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 required states to raise their minimum purchase age to 21 to receive full federal highway funding.

: It is illegal for travelers under 21 to import alcohol into the U.S., even as a gift. Age Verification Mechanisms

: Carriers like FedEx and UPS are legally required to verify the recipient's ID and obtain an adult signature (21+) for all alcohol shipments. Packages cannot be left unattended. Consequences for Underage Purchases