My mother no longer drives; her DL expires soon & she’s too old to renew on-line; but she needs to have some kind of photo ID. She is unable to walk; how do elderly such as this simply get a new photo ID without having to go to DMV in person? Her license has not expired yet, but they won’t renew it as a non-driving ID unless she goes in person for the photo. Given her limited mobility, this seems too hard on someone her age to have to go in person. But they won’t simply give her a new non driving ID. Any suggestions?
Since a driver's license is a "gov't issued" piece of identification, even if it is not a DL, but an identification card, I do not know how you can get around not having the person in question there to sign that they are in fact, who they say they are.
You can renew through the mail on online once in, what, every 7 years? Has she already renewed once without going in person.
Some places will accept ANY credit card or such with a photo on it as "proof". Heck, I have shown my Costco card before.
I think you better just call the DMV. Is she still really in need of a DL? Or some kind of photo ID? I just wonder if there ever comes a point where neither is really necessary.
If she doesn't walk, is she in a wheelchair? You may have to man up and still physically take her to the DMV. Or perhaps call her PCP and see what they suggest. You can't be the first person with this issue!
Do come back when you've sorted this out. I am sure a lot of people would love to know how to handle just this situation.
A. In the isolated cases where it is impossible for a severely mobility impaired person to come into a Motor Vehicle Office, they must submit the following:
FIRST TIME ISSUANCE
A currently dated medical examiner's statement DPSMV 1966, or in the case of a disabled veteran, proof of a special disabled veteran license plate or an affidavit from the Veteran Affairs Office and a separate medical examiner's statement, which indicates the mobility impaired individual or the disabled veteran is unable to come to the office.
A color photograph of the individual.
If the applicant has a Louisiana ID card/driver's license with a photo which clearly identifies the applicant and the Social Security Number is part of the file, additional identification is not required. Otherwise, the applicant must provide the same identification requirements as when obtaining an ID card / driver's license. See Section 1, Policy 6.00 for requirements.
Many doctor offices require either a driver's license or a state nondriver ID on the first visit. I think it is to make sure the correct person is using the insurance. Some might accept an expired ID.
The good thing about a non-driver ID for the elderly is it lasts a lifetime. I'm glad that we don't have to go through that again. It wasn't fun.
This requirement has come up before, to comply was quite an ordeal.......
When arriving at the DMV with the victim in a wheelchair, contact the security personnel as you get in the disabled line. Take 2 people with you, one to stay with the person and one assertive to ferret out the most helpful staff (who are carrying walkie-talkies). Accept all the stupid forms they hand you, and have one person looking for the proper form monopolizing the forms table, because an additional staff person will come over to help. Wear medical masks to prevent disease from the huge crowd, and to draw attention to your desperate need to have expedited assistance.
The ID becomes necessary when moving to a new county, applying for services in that county, opening bank accounts, etc. if the elder needs and wants any independence.
Otherwise, there is no better photo ID for an elder than an expired driver's license, imo.
After returning home, re-hydrate the patient, monitor 24 hours for stress and a likely fall with injury after the stressful day.
Remind yourself to never, never do that again!
My mom just used her expired DL. She only needed it at drs offices. No one ever complained.