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😠 Renewing Drivers License - N.J. 😠

Mz iMac — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:41:11 GMT

Just returned from N.J. DMV and I am so exhausted!!!

Why at my age do I still have to prove that I am a U.S. citizen by showing them documents up the wazoo??????? And those documents better add up to 6 points.

I spent 10 minutes going through my home safe & 1 hour scouring through my safety deposit box looking for "documents" that I couldn't find in the "safe."

Get to the DMV & I am #4 at window 8. 45 minutes in, I am still #4.

#1 documents did not add up to 6 pts. Arguing w/the clerk. State Police officer standing there hand on gun.

I told #3 to hold my spot while I go to the ladies room.

Returned to find #3 in the exact same spot.

1 1/2 hours later, I am finally at the window. Hand over my documents I only had 5 points. I explained to the clerk, they should use the same documents I provided when the point system was first implemented some years ago. I was a "legal" U.S. citizen then & I still am. My sex has not changed either. The only difference now is my age & new address.

Clerk starts adding my document points. I had over 6 points. A valid SS card is worth a few points. I kept my mouth shut until I was asked to remove my glasses & smile for my photo. I had to stall them for a few seconds to take my nasal spray med. I felt a migraine attack trying to show itself. If that had of happened, the State Trooper would have had every reason to use that pistol of his. I was spent!!!

For years, I would always renew by mail. The picture guy told me I had to update my pic. Glasses are no longer allowed on driver ID photos.

Now I have a "mug shot" photo showing a drug induced smile. My long hair looks good though. My devil horns (white stripes) are showing prominently.

Going to eat dinner now-Italian Hoagie, salty Philly pretzel w/hot mustard for desert, tall glass of brewed ice tea & afterwards take a long power nap.

6 pts documents

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KLm — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:49:56 GMT

I have many of the one point documents that you can only use two of. Not so many of the higher-point ones. LOL

Was never in the military. So all those points went bye bye for me.

I was born overseas and my parents lost my birth certificate. If I can't find it, will my DNA suffice do you think?

I don't live in NJ, but all this is coming my way if it isn't here already. Kind of a sad commentary....

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saltysails — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:50:42 GMT

I wonder what docs illegal aliens need to show in order to get DL's in states that allow it.

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on the bay — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:50:56 GMT

@Mz iMac-

I feel your pain- what an awful experience! I understand but your descriptions were so funny!

Have a lovely nap-you've deserved it!

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lulu2 — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:56:44 GMT

I live in NJ and in the last few months had to renew my license in person and register my leased vehicle which I had purchased. Both times I had no wait. There was a gentleman after me who said he comes down from Bergen County to avoid that rat race.

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deepwaterdotter — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:58:55 GMT

Feel free to exchange that glass of iced tea for a good, stiff cocktail, you deserve it!

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cotton4me — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:02:50 GMT

What a nightmare! No wonder you’re exhausted. Ugh, DMV is not my favorite place and it makes me wonder what I’ll face upon renewal. Enjoy your comfort foods and your nap. You deserve it. Hopefully you won’t have to do this again for a while.

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Jordan2 — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:13:26 GMT

@Mz iMac, I live in NYC and just renewed my license. I was able to do it by mail, sent in the renewal card, proof of eye test from my ophthalmologist, and check, that's it! The DMV doesn't make you come in to do this, I have had the same photo for eons!

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newjerseygirl — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:23:10 GMT

@Mz iMac I know exactly what you are talking about.

I have been to the DMV in Hazlet a few times, and it wasn't terrible.

I have also been to the one in Edison on Kilmer. That one was not good.

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Tribesters — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:23:15 GMT

@Mz iMac

If anyone is short on points they could always divorce their spouse-the divorce document is good for 3 points.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:25:12 GMT

I'm in NJ and the last time I had to renew mine, I was "allowed" to do it by mail and not show up for the 4th time with all the paper proving I am who I am.

I'm convinced the first question they ask on the employment application is are you meaner than a junk yard dog...

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lulu2 — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:56:14 GMT

@newjerseygirl wrote:

I have been to the DMV in Hazlet a few times, and it wasn't terrible.

@newjerseygirl
Bingo!

@CelticCrafter
They will catch up to you. I'd done the mail renewal for years, but not this time.

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PinkyPetunia — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:57:04 GMT

I live in NJ and will have to renew my DL in person before the end of August. Will wait for an auspicious day. I don't even remember where the DMV office is. The little one I used to go to was closed down.

Luckily I have a passport which is 4 points worth.

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ID2 — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:57:24 GMT

Thank goodness I live in a rural area now and don't have to put up with lines and lots of people. I had to renew my drivers license awhile ago. I walked in, no one there, got a warm greeting from the dmv assoc. She filled out the papers, asking my height, weight, normal stuff. Asked me to step behind the line, got my photo taken, walla done! I was in and out in 3 minutes.

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riley1 — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:09:17 GMT

@Mz iMac - I feel your pain, lol. I am originally from NJ and had to tally up my papers, ugh. Do other states require the point system?

It really is a PIA, especially for women with the last name changes - single, married, divorced - geez. Nothing in NJ is easy when it comes to DMV or the inspection stations!!

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Kachina624 — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:18:12 GMT

@Mz iMac You should have hung around the building and sold your extra points to someone else. At least our DMV office has a "take a number" so you can sit and wait. I'm usually out in about 30 min. I now have to renew annually due to age.

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bonnielu — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:24:55 GMT

You are making me feel lucky. First, I live rural. Unless the city folks find out we have no lines or unless everyone here comes the same exact day... we have it made. No real lines or holdups.

As for the renewal. License (last one about to expire) and note from eye doctor and I am good to go. Looking forward in a few weeks to make the renewal. Anxiously waiting for my new picture. Gotta look better than the last one. Our licenses expire if I remember correctly every 8 years. Or maybe it is 7. In any case so far so good.

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proudlyfromNJ — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:04:26 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
@Mz iMac, I live in NYC and just renewed my license. I was able to do it by mail, sent in the renewal card, proof of eye test from my ophthalmologist, and check, that's it! The DMV doesn't make you come in to do this, I have had the same photo for eons!

@Jordan2. I am in NY also and have had the same picture forever. I also always renew by mail. I'm afraid sooner or later they will want the picture updated and am dreading it. I also mail in proof of eye test.

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VanSleepy — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:21:28 GMT

Thanks for the reminder. I am in NJ and both my husband and I need to renew before the end of the month. I really like this (younger!) picture I have now, but have to do it in person this time.

I also don't see why I have to show all these documents when I already did that to get the license I have now. How come my supposed super-duper secure license isn't good enough.

ETA OK I take it back. Looking at that list, it's not so bad. Just need my current license and birth certificate :-)