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All Dressed and Nowhere to Go 🫤

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:02:06 GMT

I need to update my driver's license to a state ID. We tried doing it several months ago but at the time I didn't have the appropriate documentation to verify my identity. Then we got busy over the summer and never did anything about it. I was sure the BMV was closed on Mondays but open the rest of the week, except weekends. Yesterday I said something to DH about going and getting it done today. So, I got showered and dressed, did my hair and makeup, etc. I checked the website, to see if they're open all day or if they close for lunch. Well, either I'm losing my mind or they changed their hours. They're closed today! Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00-5:00. 🤦‍♀️

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LindaSal — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:48:57 GMT

It's okay, it happens to the best of us.........I'm sure you look lovely

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Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:51:10 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch

Honestly, I don't know what it is about different hours on different days, but it's not just you.

TWICE in the past month I stopped by my local library when it was closed! Some days they're open 9 to 5 and some days 12 to 8pm, and I swear they shift the scheduled times, just to annoy us! lol

(I took a photo of their hours so I have it on my phone now.)

I bet your hair and makeup looked really nice, too.

It's always something.

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JudyL — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:08:57 GMT

Well, I bet you look lovely even if you aren't going to the DMV.

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Jk9 — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:56:59 GMT

I had the opposite thing happen to me. I needed to renew my license (it was expiring) so I got all cleaned up with makeup and nice sweater for photo. I planned to do the "real id" at the same time. I had with me the divorce decree of my first marriage as I didn't have the marriage certificate and had no idea where it was. DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles) wouldn't accept the divorce decree as proof of my previous name without the marriage certificate. Sooo I renewed my license and the associate told me they could use my current picture when I returned with the needed proof of name change but I would have to pay the $25 renewal fee again.

It took some time for me to remember where I was married (I was 19 at the time and we sneaked out of state due to age requirements). I got a certified copy of the marriage certificate. I had a back injury shortly after and put off going back to the DMV. I just touched up my hair, did my brows and some mascara, tossed on a clean top and jeans and headed off the the DMV. I thought they would use my current license info and picture. They made me do the whole license renewal procedure again complete with eye exam and photo. So now I am stuck for a long time with a photo id that looks like the everyday me!! Yikes!!!!

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lynnie61 — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:11:33 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch You never know what govt hours are! My library is the best. Open 7 days a week, Labor Day to Memorial Day. Then summer 6 days a week. Closed Sundays. They do close an hour earlier on weekdays since the pandemic. It's a great library.

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Meowingkitty — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:59:33 GMT

Gosh, we're lucky here in Arizona. We just go online and renew. The last time I went in person was 5 years ago after my cataract surgery to get a new picture without glasses. We don't even have to go to the DMV. We have affiliates that for a few bucks more do the same thing but without the wait. In and out in 20 minutes.

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Sooner — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:07:14 GMT

I guess it is hard to get people to come to an office and work now. They only want to work home in their jammies.

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wagirl — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:58:08 GMT

So maddening, isn't it!! I did the same thing a few weeks back--got all showered up , made-up, dressed up for a drs appointment--took an Uber there, only to find out--my appointment was for the NEXT day!!! THEN...... did the same thing the next day only to have the office call me to reschedule as the dr was sick!!! Luckly I was still home-----but now it's been a whole month later for this stupid appointment!!! AARRGGGGGGG!!!!!

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Sage04 — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:38:34 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
Gosh, we're lucky here in Arizona. We just go online and renew. The last time I went in person was 5 years ago after my cataract surgery to get a new picture without glasses. We don't even have to go to the DMV. We have affiliates that for a few bucks more do the same thing but without the wait. In and out in 20 minutes.

@Meowingkitty I think that could be done in some States if you are an American Citizen. But once you reach the age of 64 or older you have to visit DMV to do a vision test. Those that have a vision report on file, can renew on line.

For years I did mine on line so I never aged and had on the same outfit lol.

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Meowingkitty — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:28:54 GMT

@Sage04 wrote:
@Meowingkitty wrote:
Gosh, we're lucky here in Arizona. We just go online and renew. The last time I went in person was 5 years ago after my cataract surgery to get a new picture without glasses. We don't even have to go to the DMV. We have affiliates that for a few bucks more do the same thing but without the wait. In and out in 20 minutes.

@Meowingkitty I think that could be done in some States if you are an American Citizen. But once you reach the age of 64 or older you have to visit DMV to do a vision test. Those that have a vision report on file, can renew on line.

For years I did mine on line so I never aged and had on the same outfit lol.

We're both over 64 and we did ours online. No vision test required.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:15:12 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch

Can you please explain updating your driver's license to a state ID. There have been many state departments in my state that have cut back hours and days of operation.

@monicakm - the state ID or REAL ID is for identity verification. My understanding is that everyone is supposed to have one. Originally there was a deadline set prior to Covid but it got extended to May 7, 2025. A star in the upper right corner of one's driver's license designates that it's a REAL ID. A REAL ID will be required for interstate airline travel and to access certain federal buildings on May 7th. We're flying next month so I just want to be on the safe side and get it now.

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Eileen in Virginia — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:34:55 GMT

Although I've renewed my license online whenever possible, I had to do it in person the last time. Instead of just going down to DMV as I usually did, I made an appointment. What a difference! Instead of the hours-long duration that I was used to, I was out of there in 20 minutes. I recommend this if it's an option in your state. In addition to the shorter wait time, you won't be able to make an appointment if the office is closed.

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Biftu — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:57:25 GMT

When renewing my licence I also had my documentation for the Real ID. My birth certificate with seal and all was not accepted. I was told I had to contact the state where I was born to get the papers I needed. I did that and was told it would be $100 for them to send it to me! I decided to just renew my expired passport rather than waste money on the birth certificate the DMV required. Back I went with my new passport. Very annoying.

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Jk9 — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:21:40 GMT

Since DMV's are state offices, their hours of operation along with procedures can be different in different states. Our state limits how many times you can renew on line so at some point you have to go in and get a new eye exam, etc. That's the point I had encountered after renewing the maximum times I could renew on line.

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Sage04 — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:46:13 GMT

@Jk9 wrote:
Since DMV's are state offices, their hours of operation along with procedures can be different in different states. Our state limits how many times you can renew on line so at some point you have to go in and get a new eye exam, etc. That's the point I had encountered after renewing the maximum times I could renew on line.

I've always renewed my license on line in Georgia including updating my address and misplacing my license. Once I turned 64 it couldn't be done so I had to visit the DMV for a vision test.

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tends2dogs — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 22:58:58 GMT

I'd go out to eat and have a drink.......

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chrystaltree — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 02:34:03 GMT

Can't you do it online? A couple of months ago hubby thought he lost his driver's license. He could find it anywhere. He went online to DMV and requested a replacement. When you fill out the form and the computer accepts it, you get document that verifies that you have completed the necessary form for new license. That's what you show in the event you are stopped and must show your license. I was impressed with the process. He received his new license three weeks late. But the kicker is..... He found his license under some papers on his desk at work a few days after he requested the replacement.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:05:29 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
Can't you do it online? A couple of months ago hubby thought he lost his driver's license. He could find it anywhere. He went online to DMV and requested a replacement. When you fill out the form and the computer accepts it, you get document that verifies that you have completed the necessary form for new license. That's what you show in the event you are stopped and must show your license. I was impressed with the process. He received his new license three weeks late. But the kicker is..... He found his license under some papers on his desk at work a few days after he requested the replacement.

No, @chrystaltree, I can't. We're required to do the Real ID in person.