Getting a new REAL ID driver's license is turning out to be a hassle, especially for retirees. Here's help in navigating the DMV red tape.
Share to linkedinMajor changes are in place in the issuance of state driver’s licenses. Federal rules now intervene in the process. Because of these changes, it’s a good idea for most people begin the renewal process much earlier than they normally would. If you’re moving to another state, or your license is set to expire soon, expect getting that new license to take longer and be more complicated in the past.
We spent several weeks studying the rules and gathering documents before completing the forms and taking everything to DMV. After that, the process went relatively smoothly for me. My wife had to visit DMV three times before obtaining her new license, which seemed about average based on anecdotes from neighbors. One neighbor had to make five trips to DMV before her license was issued.
Second, you need proof of your Social Security number. That’s no problem if you have your Social Security card or a W-2 form that contains your full Social Security number, your name, and your employer’s name. For some people, it creates problems. For example, I’m self-employed and my Social Security card disappeared years ago. Fortunately, I also serve on a board that pays a modest honorarium, treats board members as employees, and issues W-2s.
Of course, this is a problem for people who recently moved. It takes a while to accumulate mail and other documents that can prove your address, so you might not be able to apply for a license until you’ve been at the new address for a month or more. The fourth requirement is proof of all name changes. The easy way to prove this is to have an unexpired U.S. passport in your current legal name. Note that an unexpired passport satisfies the first and fourth requirements.
In all these requirements, scans or other copies of government-issued documents aren’t acceptable. Any government-issued document you submit to satisfy a requirement must be either the original or a copy that says it is a government-issued duplicate or copy.
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