Been hobbying for 20 years.  I never was asked for ID until a year ago.  And now it seems much more common.  I've got numerous references, burner phones and use my initials and not my full name sometimes -- but recently found a place here in the city that wants 2 forms of  photo ID and a business card.   What to do? Do you guys give up that info? If not, how do you see a "private hottie" or similar gal? Thanks.

no conundrum.  if you don't fee comfortable giving such information, don't.  There are many other providers out there.

Absolutely.  Are there many guys who actually give out this information? Seems like a recipe for disaster one way or another.

It's all a matter of how much you want to see the girl.  If she's worth it to you, then you show the id.  If not, then you find someone with less strict screening who you are comfortable with.

Understood. But walk me through that. I walk into private hotties and show those IDs.  So now they know my name is Thomas. I work at Acme. And my home address is on the uppper west side. How does that let them screen me? I guess it suggests I'm not LE.  But if I was undercover of course I'd have fake ID. And how does this help me? I've given up private information and I do my screening via TER reviews and word of mouth.

I have had to show ID a few times. (E.g., some AMPs want to check on first-timers.) I keep my personal info covered up with my thumb so they can see my picture and the state of issue. My ID NEVER leaves my hand!  

However, I need to hear back from 2 verifiable references with more than just "Oh, hes okay..."

Every girl (or places) have their own form of screening and you should respect that. Like many others said, if you don't want to show anything, just move on.
We, as providers, now also have to show proof of ID with photo when we want to belong to escort malls or place ads on Eros or other places. Either we comply with their requirements or we miss getting clients from those sites.  
I do my own screening and, even if the guy has references, I still need his full name and cell number - no burners, no apps, no google voice accepted. Too anonymous for me and I will not open the door of my private apartment to a person I have not screened to my like and comfort level.
On asking for your ID, I think they just want to make sure you are legit and look like the picture on the ID. Like when you get carded at the liquor store.  
Unfortunately, LE is cracking down on AMPs and they have the need to protect themselves from getting busted. The business changed a lot since 20 years ago, when you started to hobby, so you need to adapt to the new requisites or just see girls that giving rats asses to their safety....and yours

On a side note:

So we don't make the mistake to book someone like you.
Enjoy your evening!

Just so we don't end up paying for a DISAPPOINTMENT

Enough of exchanging barbs.
I am out of this thread.

I am a new provider and I do not have any reviews or a website, but I am serious about my safety and a bit terrified of the possibility of danger. I asked someone for ID eventhough I was comfortable with his provider reference. Instantly what seemed to be a perfectly planned date was cancelled. I think it is something about the tone of the question. It sounds very off putting. Kind of like being stopped for speeding "May I see your ID sir" lol.

However, was the request for ID mentioned in your ad this gentleman responded to? If it wasn't be prepared for more of the same. I do not show my ID to anyone, and when I see it mentioned in an ad or web site I simply move on. If a provider brought it up to me at the very end of the screening process Id cancel immediately.