[12tang]

My drivers license expires August 14th and I have a test scheduled August 31st. I would renew ASAP but I don’t have an address yet. I will know my address more towards the end of the month. I called the DMV and they said it could take anywhere from 1 – 4 weeks to receive the license.

Now my question, does prometric accept DMV papers along with voided ID card? My guess is no. I tried calling the nation wide prometric number and my testing location and I cannot get through to a real person. FRUSTRATING! I don’t have any other government issued ID’s…

Using Becker self-study
FAR: (82) 175 hours - 1st attempt
BEC: (XX)
AUD: (69) 45hrs of study - 1st attempt
REG: (XX)

[rp 12]

See other form of ID on NTS.

"Success in life comes when you simply refuse to give up, with goals so strong that obstacles, failure, and loss act only as motivation"

AUD: 68, 62, 77✔ (expires 10/31/16)
FAR: 53, 48, XX (retake 6/16)
REG:
BEC: 53

[12tang]

I'm not seeing anything to indicate I'll be fine. My NTS says that I will need at least one ID that has a photo with a signature on it (which is my drivers license) and must not be expired (which it will be)…

Using Becker self-study
FAR: (82) 175 hours - 1st attempt
BEC: (XX)
AUD: (69) 45hrs of study - 1st attempt
REG: (XX)

[rp 12]

Do you have a valid Passport?

"Success in life comes when you simply refuse to give up, with goals so strong that obstacles, failure, and loss act only as motivation"

AUD: 68, 62, 77✔ (expires 10/31/16)
FAR: 53, 48, XX (retake 6/16)
REG:
BEC: 53

[12tang]

Nope. I have many forms of ID but they're all expired… I currently don't meet any of the primary forms of ID criteria. I guess I will have to take the chance… 🙁

Using Becker self-study
FAR: (82) 175 hours - 1st attempt
BEC: (XX)
AUD: (69) 45hrs of study - 1st attempt
REG: (XX)

[Missy]

If it's just a renewal do it now and change your address with the DMV after your exam. You're not going to drive with an expired license after aug 14 just because you don't know your new address yet.

Licensed Massachusetts Non Reporting CPA since 2012
Finance/Admin/HR Manager

[12tang]

Nope, sure wouldn't as I would have my papers..

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FAR: (82) 175 hours - 1st attempt
BEC: (XX)
AUD: (69) 45hrs of study - 1st attempt
REG: (XX)

[Missy]

Just not understanding why you can't renew it now? You know it doesn't cost anything to change your address with the DMV and you just put a sticker on your license with the new address. Can't wrap my head around needing the address first I guess.

Licensed Massachusetts Non Reporting CPA since 2012
Finance/Admin/HR Manager

[12tang]

I'm moving. I don't have an exact address right now. I'm trying to get out of a lease because I took a job offer after I signed the stupid thing. They're showing the apartment to try to get me out of it. I can't list this place because what if I don't move in? The license will get sent to a place I don't live.

I suppose I could temporarily list my fathers address on my license…

Using Becker self-study
FAR: (82) 175 hours - 1st attempt
BEC: (XX)
AUD: (69) 45hrs of study - 1st attempt
REG: (XX)

[Missy]

If the dmv has your address as 10 main street, even if you no longer live there just renew with whatever address they already have. When you get an address, you can change it with the dmv. They're not going to ask for proof of an address they already have on file.

Licensed Massachusetts Non Reporting CPA since 2012
Finance/Admin/HR Manager

[sdguy]

Why dont u go to UPS store and get a po box. They will give you one on the spot, and they have short term options too. Then use this address to have your DL mailed to

AUD: 83
FAR: 77
REG: 86
BEC: 86

[flynner]

I can speak from experience on this that they will not let you take your test without a valid drivers license. 🙁 Luckily a drive home for my passport was enough to let me take the exam. When you go to renew your license do you not just get it right there and then? I have kept old addresses on mine a couple of times. I did not know it would have to be mailed out. Work on getting a valid ID of some sort because they are strict about it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!

[Anonymous]

“I can't list this place because what if I don't move in? The license will get sent to a place I don't live.”

If you're not living in the apartment then where are you living now? Why couldn't you use that as your address and then update once you've moved into a new apartment? I wouldn't “chance it” going to the testing center without proper ID because they will ask for it and if you can't provide it then they won't let you take your test. All you will have accomplished is to waste a bunch of time and money. If you don't think you can't get the situation resolved by the time you take your test then you'd just be better off paying the $35 or whatever it is to reschedule.

Honestly it sounds more like you're creating a problem in your mind than having a legitimate problem that will prevent you from taking the exam.

[Tncincy]

They can give you a temporary license, it's paper and they will send the hard plastic license to your mailing address. You should be able to even get a state id. as long as it is valid with a current picture and the address you have on your nts.

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[12tang]

@Flynner: No, they don't give you a new one right away. Instead, they will give me papers that say I renewed and will perforate my current license with VOID.

@BelowScope: My lease ends with my current apartment on the 31st of July. I'm definitely not trying to create a problem but the thought of not receiving my new license before exam day is getting to me. I think I'll be okay but there is no certainty.

@tncincy: Whatever address I choose, will definitely not match what's on my NTS unless I use my current one… I thought that whatever address you list, that's the one they send the license to. That's why I'm unsure about about using my current address…

All of this would be so much easier if I could just speak to the prometric people but their customer service is HORRIBLE! How is it you cannot speak to an actual person?

Using Becker self-study
FAR: (82) 175 hours - 1st attempt
BEC: (XX)
AUD: (69) 45hrs of study - 1st attempt
REG: (XX)

[Tncincy]

well then email them….I really don't see a problem. You can still renew your license and change your address when its time.They will still give you a temp license and if you move before you get your license make sure you do a forward address for your mail. I just had my license renewed and I got a paper one until they sent the perm one in the mail which only took 7 days.( that's where I live, they may be slow in your state) But you know you cannot use an expired license so get it done.

One thing for sure, You can't drive without a valid license. For get the address, you need a license.

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