Yeah I just went to renew my DL in Texas and they said the same thing. They don't issue regular DLS anymore only real ids. Also I used a fake address 6 years ago and they didn't check it this time they did and found out it was a motel and wouldn't renew my dl ...so I'm looking for a state that doesn't check. They want everyone on the radar now.be aware that in calif, the real id requirement is fast approaching. by oct 2020, (it's my understanding - tho i could be wrong) everyone is required to have a real id even if they don't plan on commercial flying....
pre-reqs include:
-birth cert
-social sec card
-any other name documents like if you changed your name
-a piece of registered mail
+ $37.00
and more....
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/realid
What good state to renew these in same day . me traveling hard to stay in place wait to have them mailed. I know South Dakota same day . anyone lnow anywhere else
Its hard not having permanent adresss .
Why'd you downvote me, Matt ?![]()
I get the book when possibleI've detailed this several times before here in the forums and in my book The Anarchist's Guide to Travel (shameless plug), but here's the easiest way to show proof of residency in the USA.
first, go to a print shop like staples or office depot and ask if they have a generic lease agreement form you can copy. many will, although nowadays it's probably easier to find one online. either way, sign as the leaser, and have someone else sign as the landlord (so the signatures are different) in any names you want with any address you want. boom. proof of residency. it's stupid easy and i've been doing this for most of my life when the circumstances called for it.
now some states will only give you a temp id and mail you the real one, so you might want to make the lease out for a friend's address or somewhere you can receive mail. other than that, you should be fine. if you need a birth certificate, you can easily get one mailed to you through Vital Check. I've used this service multiple times when i've lost my birth cert through various travels, and on average it cost me about $25 to get a new one mailed to me. of course you'll need to know your SSN and your parent's info (sometimes their SSN's as well), but that really shouldn't be too hard.
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