Originally Posted by
davesam12
I am going to bump this thread up for any recent experiences. Just renewed my DL. In my state they now issue a paper temporary with your picture. And they give you the old license back but clip off the corner. My old license doesn't actually expire for another month. I panicked a bit as I have several US/domestic trips coming up probably before I get my new permanent license.
As back up I plan to take my SS card, a certified birth certificate and have tons of other cards with my name on it. I don't have a current passport, unfortunately.
Am I going to be o.k. for travel? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
Bring both the old clipped ID and the temporary piece of paper.
In Texas, the old ID/license is invalid the moment you renew it. I renewed mine on-line and am waiting for the new one to be mailed. Technically, my license is invalid. But no one would able to tell unless they ran it (i.e. a cop).
TSA guys just look at it and never try to confirm it's validity by looking it up.
what I DID get was a form to actually print out myself that is supposedly my temporary ID/license that is supposed to work in conjunction with my old license.