The third time's a charm, or so it has been said.
It only took three visits to the Department of Public Safety before the drivers in the Smith family had the correct documentation to be able to apply for a Texas driver's license.
M. had to have the following items to be able to get his license:
1. A current/valid driver license to surrender
2. Completion certificate for the classroom segment of driver's ed.
3. Proof of completion of behind-the-wheel instruction
4. Social Security card
5. Birth certificate
6. Official grade transcript
7. Additional documentation that he is currently a student
8. Application filled out in black ink only
9. Ca$h (No credit cards -- checks are okay)
10. A nice cheesy smile for the photo shoot
11. Lots of patience!
Fewer items were required to prove that Mr. Smith & I were legit., but the process for all of us was akin to obtaining high level security clearance. :-) We will have to wait three to five weeks to see the finished laminated ID, but in the meantime, M., Mr. Smith, and I have temporary licenses that are printed on 8.5" X 11" sheets of paper. What a perfect fit for billfolds & wallets, eh?
