I find it interesting of recent how so many government offices want more and more forms of ID. In the process of a recent move, I needed a PO box. I have had PO boxes previously and it never took any more than filing out a form and handing them money. But this time, they wanted prove of residency. I had a land deed on me but that would not do. They asked for a recent utility bill, or local Driver's license. But both of those things first require a mailing address.
Getting a Driver's license was easy (after I had the PO box), but then opening a local bank account, they wanted three forms of picture ID for both myself and my wife. Fortunately I carry my passport, Military ID, and licenses from California, Washington, Connecticut and now Maine; but my wife only had her military ID and one license. It took six weeks, going into the bank once a week trying to get it all straightened. They could not accept signature cards without them being notarized, but they had no notary. The cards were rejected when handed in seperately. We had to re-do them both, and hand them in together along with all needed forms of photo-IDs. By then the bank had such a 'hold' put on the account, that they did not know how to remove the 'hold' so we had to withdraw the money, after this bank had it for six weeks. All I wanted was to open a local checking account.
It's been hell trying to get ID again. I have a divorce decree and a true birth certificate (not a copy), but they won't give me a state photo ID unless I can come up with one more form. They suggested a social security card, but I need photo ID to get that replaced. They suggested paperwork from the state when I was on their medical help before I was married years ago, but they require ID before allowing access to the files.
They now say they will take a copy of my marriage license, but in order to get that I need to get downtown and we don't have a car. I'm back in my wheelchair again for awhile since this Crohn's Disease flare is nailing me pretty hard, so getting around isn't easy and of course they won't mail you a copy. When a friend is in town in a month, I am hoping he will have time to run me around town so I can get the marriage license copy and then try for the 3rd time to get a photo ID.
While I understand identity theft is bad and agree precautions need to be taken, they have let this get way out of hand. I'm really getting tired of being a 'non person'.
That's ridiculous. I think you can get a passport easier than a driver's license. My hubby just did, and all he sent was his birth certificate.
I went to the DMV to get my new name on my driver's license, and a marriage certificate wouldn't work. I had to show a social security card with the new name on it. I went to social security got the card and then went to DMV. Yeah, it's a dang runaround.
I got my name changed on my passport and had to only send the marriage license.
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I am glad that your Mom is okay.
I find it interesting of recent how so many government offices want more and more forms of ID. In the process of a recent move, I needed a PO box. I have had PO boxes previously and it never took any more than filing out a form and handing them money. But this time, they wanted prove of residency. I had a land deed on me but that would not do. They asked for a recent utility bill, or local Driver's license. But both of those things first require a mailing address.
Getting a Driver's license was easy (after I had the PO box), but then opening a local bank account, they wanted three forms of picture ID for both myself and my wife. Fortunately I carry my passport, Military ID, and licenses from California, Washington, Connecticut and now Maine; but my wife only had her military ID and one license. It took six weeks, going into the bank once a week trying to get it all straightened. They could not accept signature cards without them being notarized, but they had no notary. The cards were rejected when handed in seperately. We had to re-do them both, and hand them in together along with all needed forms of photo-IDs. By then the bank had such a 'hold' put on the account, that they did not know how to remove the 'hold' so we had to withdraw the money, after this bank had it for six weeks. All I wanted was to open a local checking account.
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It's been hell trying to get ID again. I have a divorce decree and a true birth certificate (not a copy), but they won't give me a state photo ID unless I can come up with one more form. They suggested a social security card, but I need photo ID to get that replaced. They suggested paperwork from the state when I was on their medical help before I was married years ago, but they require ID before allowing access to the files.
They now say they will take a copy of my marriage license, but in order to get that I need to get downtown and we don't have a car. I'm back in my wheelchair again for awhile since this Crohn's Disease flare is nailing me pretty hard, so getting around isn't easy and of course they won't mail you a copy. When a friend is in town in a month, I am hoping he will have time to run me around town so I can get the marriage license copy and then try for the 3rd time to get a photo ID.
While I understand identity theft is bad and agree precautions need to be taken, they have let this get way out of hand. I'm really getting tired of being a 'non person'.
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Good news BikerB!
That's ridiculous. I think you can get a passport easier than a driver's license. My hubby just did, and all he sent was his birth certificate.
I went to the DMV to get my new name on my driver's license, and a marriage certificate wouldn't work. I had to show a social security card with the new name on it. I went to social security got the card and then went to DMV. Yeah, it's a dang runaround.
I got my name changed on my passport and had to only send the marriage license.
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