This is just insane!

[William769]

I have to renew my Florida Drivers license this year, I have never had one from any other state and have had it since 1979.

This year when I renew I have to show the following documents just to renew it!


An Original or Certified of One of the Following Primary Identication Documents

Certified United States birth certificate, including territories and District of Columbia
Valid United States Passport or Passport Card
Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Certificate of Naturalization, Form N-550 or Form N-570
Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or Form N-561


Proof of Social Security Number

Social Security Card
W-2 form
Pay check
SSA-1099
Any 1099


2 Proofs of Residential Address
Gather TWO of the following documents showing your residential address: (internet printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable)

Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement
Florida Voter Registration Card
Florida Vehicle Registration or Title
Florida Boat Registration or Title (if living on a boat/houseboat)
A statement from a parent, step-parent or legal guardian of an applicant. The parent or guardian must reside at the same residence address, accompany the applicant and present "Proof of Residence Address"
A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application
Automobile Payment Booklet
Selective Service Card
Medical or health card with address listed
Current homeowner’s insurance policy or bill
Current automobile insurance policy or bill
Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year
Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
W-2 form or 1099 form
Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status
A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or a half-way house verifying that the customer resides at the shelter address
Utility bills, not more than two months old
Mail from financial institutions; including checking, savings, or investment account statements, not more than two months old
Mail from Federal, State, County or City government agencies (including city and county agencies)
Transients – Sexual Offender/Predator/Career Offender: - FDLE Registration form completed by local sheriff’s department


EDIT TO ADD LINK: http://www.dmvflorida.org/drivers-license-identification.shtml

[valerief]

1. It's not insane when Republicans don't want people to vote. nt

[logosoco]

2. My husband had a funny "loop" here.

He needed his birth certificate to get his DL, but he lost it. So we had to go to the health department to get a copy. TO get a copy of the birth certificate, he had to show his driver's license. Then they gave him the paper so he could get his new license.

Right now (in Missouri) for old people, they don't have to show as much proof (but they also have to get renewed more frequently). I wonder if they will phase that out as younger generations get used to showing so many papers to prove who they are.

[William769]

3. That is funny.

It just pisses me off that I have to go through all this shit just to renew. Heres the kicker though I am a retired State employee (Department of Corrections), I don't remember my job application being so strenuous.

[delightfulstar]

4. Sounds like Arizona...

Which is why I haven't changed everything over yet. The only upside is, my license won't "expire" until I'm 65.

[bluedigger]

5. Yikes!

I just transferred my DL from Louisiana to Colorado. Paperwork required: my LA licence. Seriously. It took 10 minutes and $21 (cash or check, no plastic), including an eye test, single fingerprint, and photo. I couldn't believe how easy it was, considering that it appeared they were using Tandy computers:rofl:. They have a clever way to check your proof of address, though. They give you a paper and you keep the old licence. Then they mail the permanent one to the address given - takes a couple weeks or so. Simple and very efficient. Way to go, Colorado!:applause:

[SoCalDem]

8. In Kansas, when I was a teenager, they sent you a card in the mail

it had slots for four quarters, and you folded it over & stapled or taped the ends shut.. they were good for 5 years:)

you could also put a dollar bill in it, if you preferred:)

It was postage-paid too

[HopeHoops]

6. In PA I just have to write a check (for like $30 or something) and get a new photo - 20 minutes tops

[The Backlash Cometh]

7. You want to hear something crazy?

I had to show all this information, but my husband didn't.

What was the difference, I wonder.

On, and the Florida DMV is being sued for selling this information to a private corporation.