...or how to accidentally enlist in the army.
I’ve never been particularly lucky with my driver’s licenses. This time is no exception.
These are the documents I need to renew my license and convert it from a Maryland to a D.C. one (yeah, I’ve had my Maryland license for the last 3 years of being in D.C.):
A-A completed application – check
B-A passport – check
C-My social security card – check
D-Proof of current District of Columbia residency - problem!
There are several ways to prove you live in D.C.:
D1-Utility Bill – oops, the only utility bill we have is electricity, and it’s in my roommate’s name
D2-Telephone Bill – oops, I only have a cell phone bill, and apparently, that’s not valid
D3-Unexpired lease or rental agreement – oops, our lease is expired and we are currently on a month-to-month agreement with our landlord
D4-DC property tax bill issued in the last 60 days – oops, I don't owm property
D5-Unexpired homeowner’s insurance – oops, I’m not a homeowner
D6-Letter with picture from Court Services and Offender Supervising Agency – whaaaa?
D7-Current military orders – hum... that's not currently applicable
That's preposterous! Here I am, a completely legal resident of the District of Columbia, and yet unable to prove my residency.
I’m almost tempted to enlist in the military, just to get that stupid license.
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I've heard tell that a cell bill in conjunction with bank records will do the trick.
There is no hell on earth quite like DMV hell. Good luck.
Thanks for the info restaurantrefugee. I will certainly try that. And I agree that DMV = hell.
Wow, well I guess you'll just have to drive illegally, as usual :)
-Ammo
That's hilarious.
I wonder why I didn't have any trouble?...
Victoria: because you're the nice, sweet girl in the family :)
It's funny, when I first read the subject I thought they'd conned you into enlisting:
"Would you like to be an organ donor?
Yes
No
Would you like to register to vote?
Yes
No
Would you like to not join the military?
Yes
No
...."
:)
-Ammo
The day I went to get my Va. license was the same day I sent my birth certificate off to the State Dept. to get a new passport (I'd mislaid mine in the fun that was Hurricane Rita).
Unfortunately, I'd sent my stuff off to get the passport before I headed to the DMV.
According to the DMV clerk, who incidently had a hard time with english, my old Texas license and a Pentagon ID requiring a background check were insufficient evidence I actually was an American citizen and allowed the privilege of a Virginia drivers license.
I hate the DMV, no matter who it represents.
Foggydew, wow, that totally doesn't make any sense. Viva bureaucracy!
In Massachusetts you can renew your license online every other time. I don't know whether you can do this in DC but I'm certainly happy any time I can avoid going to the DMV!
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