Who knew getting a driver license would be so tough. Several weeks ago I attempted to get one with my temporary Illinois license and my passport, but the woman at the Secretary of State office (in Grand Rapids) said I needed another piece of ID, like a birth certificate. So, I tried to locate my birth certificate to no avail. I eventually had to break down and request one from the state. I received it a week or so ago, but hadn't had a chance to get to the Secretary of State office again. Today I finally found the time (had to leave during work, though) and made my way to the office in East Lansing. When my number was finally called the woman took my identification and showed it to her manager who said that my temporary Illinois license wouldn't count as a form of ID. ARGH!!!! I wanted to scream. I couldn't believe it! I told her I didn't have another form of ID. She asked, "Do you have a marriage certificate?"
"No."
"A military ID?"
"No."
"A work ID?"
"No."
"A student ID?"
"No."
"A car title or registration?"
"No."
"Hmmm."
Blank stare from me.
"How about school records?"
"Um, I guess I could get my university transcript. But, this temporary license expires on Tuesday and I will be out of town until then."
"You'll have to come in on Tuesday."
"Well, why did the other Secretary of State office say this would work as a form of ID?"
"I don't know, but I have to go by what my manager says."
Argh!
Well, I wasn't sure how I was going to get my transcript between now and Tuesday since I was planning to be in Texas during that time, but I read through the list and discovered I could bring in a school yearbook. Geez! You'd think my passport would count for more. I needed all sorts of ID to get it - shouldn't it count as two? Oh well. I found my yearbook, but I am kind of worried because my last name is misspelled in it. Hmph. posted by kristar 6:07 PM
