[Nfbf-l] State ID

[Mark Tardif]

Well, I just successfully obtained my new Florida ID card.  Because this has been talked about on the list before and people have struggled with it, let me just give a brief review of what's necessary.  First, a warning that the state does not notify you about your old ID being about to expire.  Therefore, keep track of it.  When you go to DMV, no appointment is necessary, at least that is the case in this office in Stuart, but you must bring an original birth certificate, Social Security Card, and two proofs of your residency in Florida.  Those can be recent bills you have received with your name and address on them, or they can be letters you've received from a government agency, such as the Social Security Administration.  But two of those are necessary.  If you have your old ID card, bring that with you as well.  I believe if you have a passport, that can take the place of at least some of that documentation.  It is really a quick process if you have all your paperwork together.  The ID will cost $31.25.  And by the way, if you are planning on moving to another state, as I am, don't expect that you can get a temporary ID or some sort of sticker that might reduce or eliminate the cost.  In someone else's words, there ain't no such animal.  So there you have it, I hope that helps anyone who might be ready to obtain another state ID card.     

Mark Tardif 
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