Well it's official: renewing my New Jersey driver's license is one of the most difficult things I've ever done in my life. I've spoken to friends from other states, and renewing their licenses consists of requesting a new one online. In NJ, you have three things working against you that make this an impossible situation:
1. The hours
2. The proof of identity
3. The prison guards
The hours: It really seems like the DMV is open for about 37 minutes each day. How anyone with a full-time job ever makes it there in time is amazing. Taking into account my job, as well as the fact that I don't even live in NJ anymore, and it becomes an enigma how I'm ever going to make this happen.
The proof of identity: NJ has masterminded this 37 point system. I thought that with a passport and old driver's license I would be good to go. NOPE. I'm still short some combination of an ATM card, high school diploma, gun license, military card, or marriage license. Even with items such as these, I would not have the proper proof of address, which includes a lease agreement, utility bill, or jury duty request. I simply don't stand a chance.
The prison guards: By prison guards, I mean the delightful people who work at the DMV. They give you the stare of death, and greet everyone that walks through the door as if they are criminals. As I unload my 17 proofs of identity, it still isn't enough. I still need to beg for mercy.
I am going to give this a shot on Saturday, sometime between 9-12 (if I wake up in time), but I can't make any promises. Wish me luck.
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