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.

[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...

[Avatard]

Originally Posted by 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.

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?

[Riceaholic]

Originally Posted by 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.

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...

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.