So I just went to the DMV to renew my DL...

[Riceaholic]

I had these forms of ID with me...

1. My expired DL. (untampered and brand new looking)
2. My s.s. card.
3. My voter ID card.
4. Current Power bill.
5. Current water bill.
6. Current car insurance card.
7. 3 Current vehicle registrations.
8. Current cable bill.
9. COPY of my birth certificate. (I have no idea where the original from Mass. is)

All addresses match the expired DL as I've lived here for 15 years. I was told because there was no state seal on my birth certificate there was nothing that could be done, despite the fact that I had 11 valid forms of current ID.

I just spent an additional $50 to have a fresh "official" copy of my birth certificate shipped down. Then I get to spend an additional 2 hours at the DMV again...good times.:gofurslf:

[Gas Man]

That's what you get for living in "God's Waiting room"

[Avatard]

Welcome to America, post-9/11

...And yes, they won, and we did it to ourselves.

[Amber Lamps]

Um, I don't get it... don't you have to renew your license periodically in Fla? What happened last time you got your license? Is it because you waited until after your current license expired? Heck, I was in and out in 20 minutes here in NC getting a license from scratch. If you weren't up for a retest, you could renew your license over the phone/by mail in Mi.

[Cruzergirl]

Where in Mass? Geez, I must lose my birth certificate yearly. I don't remember how many times those good people in Framingham have sent me an original. I think I may have paid $5 ONCE. Come to think of it...where the hell is that thing...

:lol:

[Avatard]

Um, I don't get it... don't you have to renew your license periodically in Fla? What happened last time you got your license? Is it because you waited until after your current license expired? Heck, I was in and out in 20 minutes here in NC getting a license from scratch. If you weren't up for a retest, you could renew your license over the phone/by mail in Mi.

You're my fucking hero (and certainly rice's).

So, you don't get it?

Why am I not surprised?

God, you're just perfect, and we're all just doing it wrong.

Baaaaaaaaah for me, wouldja?

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[Riceaholic]

Um, I don't get it... don't you have to renew your license periodically in Fla? What happened last time you got your license? Is it because you waited until after your current license expired? Heck, I was in and out in 20 minutes here in NC getting a license from scratch. If you weren't up for a retest, you could renew your license over the phone/by mail in Mi.

Every 5 years. I didn't know it was expired until my insurance company called me to let me know they needed a current copy of it. I renewed my tags a week before my birthday and it didn't occur to me and none of the helpful souls at the DMV felt the need to remind me.

The last time I renewed it I walked in with my old ID and two forms of address. It took 5 minutes. When you give them your name, your picture comes up on their computer screen. It's pretty fucking hard to fake.

I guess all this new drama started at the first of the year...:td:

[OneSickPsycho]

Um, I don't get it... don't you have to renew your license periodically in Fla? What happened last time you got your license? Is it because you waited until after your current license expired? Heck, I was in and out in 20 minutes here in NC getting a license from scratch. If you weren't up for a retest, you could renew your license over the phone/by mail in Mi.

A couple of years ago they changed the laws here and made it a real pain in the ass... Interestingly enough I could replace my existing license with an updated address online for $30 and very little proof that I am who I say I am... Seems like a pretty fucking ridiculous 'security' if you ask me...

[Amber Lamps]

boo....

[defector]

Damn. My license is good until like 2045 or some ridiculous shit.

[Captain Morgan]

I guess all this new drama started at the first of the year...:td:

A couple of years ago they changed the laws here and made it a real pain in the ass... Interestingly enough I could replace my existing license with an updated address online for $30 and very little proof that I am who I say I am... Seems like a pretty fucking ridiculous 'security' if you ask me...

Yeah, they just changed shit this year up here, too. You're required to take in all sorts of shit if you want the new "secure" id. However, the majority of people (I think I heard it's above 70%) are opting for the non-secure id. I think the difference is the "secure" id has a bunch of your personal information encoded on the barcode on the back so your id can simply be scanned to prove it's real or some shit.

[Cass]

Damn. My license is good until like 2045 or some ridiculous shit.

AZ and HI are both really bizarre like that

[racedoll]

Yeah, they just changed shit this year up here, too. You're required to take in all sorts of shit if you want the new "secure" id. However, the majority of people (I think I heard it's above 70%) are opting for the non-secure id. I think the difference is the "secure" id has a bunch of your personal information encoded on the barcode on the back so your id can simply be scanned to prove it's real or some shit.

I haven't heard of this and I just had my license renewed in January.

[Avatard]

Yeah, they just changed shit this year up here, too. You're required to take in all sorts of shit if you want the new "secure" id. However, the majority of people (I think I heard it's above 70%) are opting for the non-secure id. I think the difference is the "secure" id has a bunch of your personal information encoded on the barcode on the back so your id can simply be scanned to prove it's real or some shit.

http://www.coolhunting.com/assets_c/2010/01/barcodetatt-thumb-150x150-1555.jpg

Just a matter of time...

[racedoll]

We micro chip dogs, why not people...

[Captain Morgan]

I haven't heard of this and I just had my license renewed in January.

Indiana just started it, not sure what OH is doing

http://www.coolhunting.com/assets_c/2010/01/barcodetatt-thumb-150x150-1555.jpg

Just a matter of time...

Revelations. It's the end of the world as we know it..........and I feel fine. :lol:

We micro chip dogs, why not people...

Some are already doing this with medical micro chips, etc.

[Avatard]

We micro chip dogs, why not people...

Are you fucking serious? :skep:

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THAT'S FUCKING WHY.

[racedoll]

Are you fucking serious? :skep:

THAT'S FUCKING WHY.

I was being sarcastic.

[Avatard]

Thank goodness!

WHEW!

For a minute there, I thought you were a relative of Lonnie's.

[Riceaholic]

Yeah, they just changed shit this year up here, too. You're required to take in all sorts of shit if you want the new "secure" id. However, the majority of people (I think I heard it's above 70%) are opting for the non-secure id. I think the difference is the "secure" id has a bunch of your personal information encoded on the barcode on the back so your id can simply be scanned to prove it's real or some shit.


Actually this is just for a standard DL or ID card in Florida.

[Captain Morgan]

Actually this is just for a standard DL or ID card in Florida.

Wow, that's fucking insane

[Homeslice]

Here in CA it's only every 10 years........Yet we're supposed to be a communist state, according to all the teabaggers in flyover country (who it turns out have some of the most repressive & outdated laws against personal privacy & liberties).

[Avatard]

teabaggers in flyover country

:lmao:

[Gas Man]

In Michigan, if your DL is new and fresh with your ugly mug, it expires in 5yrs but at that time you can renew via mail, phone, or net for 4 years. So then after 9yrs you must go back in the Secretary of State (Michigan's version of the dmv) and get your new freshly updated picture DL.

[shmike]

You're my fucking hero (and certainly rice's).

So, you don't get it?

Why am I not surprised?

God, you're just perfect, and we're all just doing it wrong.

Baaaaaaaaah for me, wouldja?




You sure have a hard on for AL, huh?

I live in the same state as Rice and have the same questions.

Rice, Why couldn't you do it online?

I just renewed mine in June (4 days after my b-day) online with no issues.

Baaaah. :idk:

[Riceaholic]

You sure have a hard on for AL, huh?

I live in the same state as Rice and have the same questions.

Rice, Why couldn't you do it online?

I just renewed mine in June (4 days after my b-day) online with no issues.

Baaaah. :idk:

Because it was more than 30 days expired. I thought an eye test was mandatory every 5 years too.:idk:

[shmike]

Because it was more than 30 days expired. I thought an eye test was mandatory every 5 years too.:idk:

That sucks about the 30 days.


Luckily you didn't get pulled over on an expired license. That's how I found out mine was out of date. :lol:

[Evadd]

florida's "dmv's" are privately run. they're freakin disasters. i remember trying to go, and getting there about 30 minutes before they opened. there was already a "line" of non-english speakers 50 people deep. many didn't understand (or maybe just didn't care?) that lines are supposed to have some sort of order.

[Amber Lamps]

Because it was more than 30 days expired. I thought an eye test was mandatory every 5 years too.:idk:

That makes more sense... still sucks though.

That sucks about the 30 days.


Luckily you didn't get pulled over on an expired license. That's how I found out mine was out of date. :lol:

Never any fun!:lol:

[Amber Lamps]

florida's "dmv's" are privately run. they're freakin disasters. i remember trying to go, and getting there about 30 minutes before they opened. there was already a "line" of non-english speakers 50 people deep. many didn't understand (or maybe just didn't care?) that lines are supposed to have some sort of order.

NC is private for plates but state run for dls...:idk:

[shmike]

Never any fun!:lol:

The wife and I were out to lunch: As I'm pulling into her office complex, he lights me up.

Her reaction was: "Great, what did you do?" :lol:

[Amber Lamps]

The wife and I were out to lunch: As I'm pulling into her office complex, he lights me up.

Her reaction was: "Great, what did you do?" :lol:

blame first/ask questions later...:lol:

[OneSickPsycho]

florida's "dmv's" are privately run. they're freakin disasters. i remember trying to go, and getting there about 30 minutes before they opened. there was already a "line" of non-english speakers 50 people deep. many didn't understand (or maybe just didn't care?) that lines are supposed to have some sort of order.

I made an appointment and got my first in-state license and registered two vehicles in under a half hour... It's ALL about making the appointment.

[Amber Lamps]

I made an appointment and got my first in-state license and registered two vehicles in under a half hour... It's ALL about making the appointment.

That and you weren't some CRIMINAL riding around with an expired license...:lol:

[Evadd]

I made an appointment and got my first in-state license and registered two vehicles in under a half hour... It's ALL about making the appointment.
maybe i'm bitterly biased after living there for a few years, but south florida (esp the miami area) seems to be its own entity. can't really compare it to anywhere else in the US.

[Krypt Keeper]

I know in VA it sucks ass.

They charge you if you do anything in person now.

So I did my license renewal by mail, and since I had a new address I marked the box that said "new address" and filled out all the info

2 weeks later I get my license in the mail with my address looking like they played scrabble with both addresses. :skep:

I call and they want me to pay even more for them to fix their fuck up. Told I can go online and do this also.

Go online fill out a bunch of shit, then they send a message saying they will send you a pin number to your house (by snail mail) so you can access the account you had to sign up in order to change stuff around. :?: They don't ask for your address, they go off your license number and use the address you have on their file.

I never got my pin number, (no kidding the address they made up didn't exist) and sent them an email asking them how they planned to get it to me when their screw up with my address is the problem to start with.

[Rangerscott]

Texas dmv's suck ass too.

http://twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=11834

[Riceaholic]

florida's "dmv's" are privately run. they're freakin disasters. i remember trying to go, and getting there about 30 minutes before they opened. there was already a "line" of non-english speakers 50 people deep. many didn't understand (or maybe just didn't care?) that lines are supposed to have some sort of order.

Every one I have ever walked into at any time of the day has been a fucking nightmare...

[Avatard]

I know in VA it sucks ass.

They charge you if you do anything in person now.

So I did my license renewal by mail, and since I had a new address I marked the box that said "new address" and filled out all the info

2 weeks later I get my license in the mail with my address looking like they played scrabble with both addresses. :skep:

I call and they want me to pay even more for them to fix their fuck up. Told I can go online and do this also.

Go online fill out a bunch of shit, then they send a message saying they will send you a pin number to your house (by snail mail) so you can access the account you had to sign up in order to change stuff around. :?: They don't ask for your address, they go off your license number and use the address you have on their file.

I never got my pin number, (no kidding the address they made up didn't exist) and sent them an email asking them how they planned to get it to me when their screw up with my address is the problem to start with.

Yeah, sounds like a bunch of panicked assholes trying to be "secure", when they have no clue how to even begin to do so.

In the end, no one is more secure, everyone is just more fucking hassled.

I actually was sent home to get a business card to "prove" that I worked for my own company (for which I am sole proprietor of, and share address with), when, of course, anyone could buy some fucking Avery card stock, and pull a Jim Rockford.

The fact that I had a document delivered to me by the USPS was apparently LESS VALID than something out of my printer.

FUCKTARDS!

[101lifts2]

Here in CA it's only every 10 years........Yet we're supposed to be a communist state, according to all the teabaggers in flyover country (who it turns out have some of the most repressive & outdated laws against personal privacy & liberties).

We are a Communist state. :lol

[101lifts2]

florida's "dmv's" are privately run. they're freakin disasters. i remember trying to go, and getting there about 30 minutes before they opened. there was already a "line" of non-english speakers 50 people deep. many didn't understand (or maybe just didn't care?) that lines are supposed to have some sort of order.


You are talking about the CA DMVs which are run by the state. The 50 people long were the illegals trying to get a DL do they can go on the county's till.

[101lifts2]

Every one I have ever walked into at any time of the day has been a fucking nightmare...

Yeah...Now Serving G56...Now Serving C09...Now Serviing B47....when my fucking number is B78.

[Amber Lamps]

We are a Communist state. :lol

In California licenses drive you!

[goof2]

Every one I have ever walked into at any time of the day has been a fucking nightmare...

I recently renewed my registrations at the Busch/Florida location. I was in and out in 15 minutes. The Land-O-Lakes location never has anyone in it. It took less than 10 minutes the last time I went there.

[Rangerscott]

I love how its all women that work at the DMV. It's even better when they're real bitches and think they has some kind of authority. I'm never on time paying for my state tag. They're get their money when I feel like paying. Even if your a few months late you still have to pay the full amount. It's not like they're losing any money off of you. Usually they'll just ask if you gotten any tickets for expired tags and I just say its been in the garage. Ever so often I'll get an old hag talk to me like I need to get in line for the firing squad. Bitch! You work behind a counter and type. GFYS!


The cool think is the tag starts when you pay it and doesnt revert back to when you should have. :rockwoot:

[goof2]

The cool think is the tag starts when you pay it and doesnt revert back to when you should have. :rockwoot:

It doesn't work that way here. The registration expires at the end of the month the registered owner was born (technically on their birthday). It doesn't matter when you renew it, the expiration doesn't change. They also increase the registration fees if someone renews more than a couple weeks after their previous registration expires.

[Gas Man]

Michigan does the same thing as goof says.