Miscellaneous: Today, I went to go get my driver's license, only to be told...

By Anonymous - 29/11/2011 18:40 - United States

Today, I went to go get my driver's license, only to be told that I need a copy of my birth certificate. In order to get the copy of my birth certificate, I need a driver's license or my passport. In order to get a passport, I need a copy of my birth certificate or a drivers license. I have none. FML

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By angry - 28/06/2009 21:05 - United States

Today, I went to go get a new ID because my wallet was stolen, which had my social security card in it as well. I found out that to get your ID you have to have your social security card, and to get your social security card, you need your ID. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/11/2010 17:57 - Germany

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Today, I finally got my ass into gear and went to the DMV to renew my driver's license. I waited in line for over two hours, only to find out that I had brought my library card instead of my license. FML

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Today, I realized that I'm on the top of not having my drivers license/ state ID (I was submitting my taxes and needed it) I also threw away my brand new passport because I thought it was trash in my boyfriends car. FML

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By HellisLikeTheDMV - 13/07/2012 15:19 - United States - Colorado Springs

Today, I finally went to the DMV to replace my lost license. After waiting for almost two hours, I casually rummaged through my purse. Something strange inside the lining caught my eye. It was my license. FML

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Cough up

By Nezje - 08/08/2018 18:30

Today, I didn't get my driver's license, even though I didn't make any mistakes because my examiner said it was only my first time taking the exam, so it wouldn't matter if I failed. Now I have to pay another €240 for a second exam. FML

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philipino 24

Wednesday 30 November 2011 1:29

So pretty much right now you are just destined to fail?

lmaoatall 6

Wednesday 30 November 2011 1:42

Excuse me if I'm wrong, but isn't a drivers license and a regular id considered to be a state license? To obtain either you'll still need the same info. Atleast in my state it's so.

Comments

Capt_Oblivious 10

Wednesday 30 November 2011 2:41

I see a pattern there.

sophiagrace26 0

Wednesday 30 November 2011 2:46

I went to get my temps today. I have my birth certificate no social security card. Its lost. At this rate I'll be 30 when I get my license. -____-

stoneywoney 3

Wednesday 30 November 2011 2:46

Tell whoever that must have your birth certificate to mail the copy to you.....

timetogrowup 0

Wednesday 30 November 2011 3:37

It's not always that simple. If you were raised in an unstable environment and were shifted around between family or moved frequently, you may not know who has your birth certificate and social security card. Or they may have been lost or permanently damaged. I went through something similar to the OP, but was able to sort it out eventually. (unfortunately, it was a complicated process with a lot of catch-22 type situations and I don't remember how we ended up recovering them.)