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photog72 Aug 31, 2009 10:47 pm


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12310665)
You'll need the valid out-of-state drivers license (which they will keep) and a piece of secondary photo identification (such as a passport). You'll also need your car registration and proof of insurance paperwork just in case. Fill out the form, they'll do a vision test, thumb print, and picture. Cost is $24, cash or check. No credit/debit accepted for reasons passing my personal understanding. Be prepared to wait a while since Texas DPS doesn't do appointments. Also, since they rolled out the new driver license format and had a computer virus shut down their license manufacturing office, of which there is only one here in Austin, there has been a back log. Normally it takes about four to six weeks to get the actual license, but I was cautioned eight to ten weeks. I got mine in about five weeks. Your mileage may vary.

Thanks for the advice/warning. I wanted to use my CC (who wouldn't want to earn miles/points?!). I am not liking the fact they don't do appointments. In Broward County, Florida they do appointments. The wait was long, but not as bad as it would be without an appointment.


Originally Posted by Scott6067 (Post 12311047)
Also make sure that you have another official ID to travel. I went to get my Tx DL two years ago and after I get through the whole process and the clerk has cut my old license she ask, are you traveling anytime soon. I said yes, tomorrow. I think she pooped in her pants. I said not to worry I have my passport. You would think that would be one of the first things they ask about.

I think I would be kicked out of the 'Box if I didn't have a passport. It's required for membership in the 'Box, no? This piece of paper they hand you is BS. If I didn't have a passport, what would they give me for legit ID for the TSA to see?:rolleyes: Is it so hard to manufacture a DL at the DL office?!?:mad::rolleyes:

icurhere2 Aug 31, 2009 10:48 pm


Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 12311342)
Is it so hard to manufacture a DL at the DL office?!?:mad::rolleyes:

Do you want us to answer that question? :p

Olton Hall Aug 31, 2009 10:54 pm


Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 12311342)
Is it so hard to manufacture a DL at the DL office?!?:mad::rolleyes:

If New Jersey can do it then there's no excuss that TX can't do it.

colpuck Aug 31, 2009 10:55 pm

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Originally Posted by icurhere2

Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 12311342)
Is it so hard to manufacture a DL at the DL office?!?:mad::rolleyes:

Do you want us to answer that question? :p

They do it in ga.

Steve GadFly Aug 31, 2009 10:57 pm


Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 12311342)
I think I would be kicked out of the 'Box if I didn't have a passport. It's required for membership in the 'Box, no?

I just got my passport renewed last month after it had expired 2 years earlier. I did it for two reasons.....my boss told me I may be going to Germany soon and a box cop was giving me :rolleyes: about it (I won't mention any names but he's a moderator and prefers the letters towards the end of the alphabet) :D :p

G'night for real this time.

windwalker Aug 31, 2009 11:01 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12311219)
I'm looking forward to ZRH. Not certain about only spending a day there ....

You on the 9/6 14:30 back to JFK?


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12311286)
Sitting here, singing some Merle.

Twang on.......

sbm12 Sep 1, 2009 12:02 am

Happy Birthday FT Lurker!!

Just finished up the morning dives here. I've gotten pretty close to nitrogen overload; these dives are WAY longer than the ones I'm used to.

sbm12 Sep 1, 2009 12:04 am

Hmmm....2am on the East coast and the Box is 37 posts from a round number. But post padding is wrong. :p

Steph3n Sep 1, 2009 12:06 am

I AM HERE. I am cleaning house. I have spotless bathroom. Bleached it all up looking spiffy!

Trying to find better organization in there, for towels and washcloths to not call out of narrow shelves :D

sbm12 Sep 1, 2009 12:08 am

Minor correction. I had too much Oxygen in my system, not nitrogen. Whoopsie.

Steph3n Sep 1, 2009 12:18 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12311541)
Minor correction. I had too much Oxygen in my system, not nitrogen. Whoopsie.

:) thats better than nitrogen really, both dangerous but nitrogen.....

windwalker Sep 1, 2009 12:24 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12311528)
Hmmm....2am on the East coast and the Box is 37 posts from a round number. But post padding is wrong. :p

Agreed, surely no one would do that

sbm12 Sep 1, 2009 12:42 am


Originally Posted by windwalker (Post 12311587)
Agreed, surely no one would do that

Do what?

sbm12 Sep 1, 2009 12:47 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12311621)
Do what?

Pad posts, silly!

sbm12 Sep 1, 2009 12:54 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12311630)
Pad posts, silly!

Indeed, that would be a shame.


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