All those DMV jokes?

[kickaha]

I found out where they originate from.

For us to get new driver's licenses, after looking over all the copious options (since our passports have both expired) we have to have:

1) Old driver's license
2) Birth certificate
3) Utility Bill
4) Credit Card

and the kicker...
5) Social Security card

Can someone *PLEASE* explain to me what a SS card that has not my birthdate or residence has to do with getting a NY driver's license? Anyone?

The birth certificate is required because they won't accept the birthdate on the old license as proof.

Getting a new passport takes less documentation. Hell, getting my last security clearance took less.

Comments

[gwywnnydd.livejournal.com]

So, renew your passports, then use *those* as proof for your DLs?

[kimokeane.livejournal.com]

The SS card (achtung!) has your full legal name and SSN on the same page, and is supposed to be the official link between those two data.

Of course, my SS card has a line at the bottom saying "Not to be used for identification!" since it was printed back in 1980 or so when such violations of our personal privacy were inconceivable...

Sounds like you guys are preparing to be there for a while ;)

[franktheavenger.livejournal.com]

What have we learned today, children? You should move back to NC. The government here doesn't care so much. :D