Stupid DMV - so mad!!!!!

[jonandmary 0]

Can't you just keep your old license? In TX, you can drive on a foreign license for a year. I just got my first TX license last week. It's good until 2015. Cost me $24.

I needed a green card to get my license.

The police here like you to have a state ID/DL if you reside here, there is a law that says within so many days of becoming a WI resident you need to apply for an ID/DL.

The main reason we wanted her to get a WI DL is so she had a photo ID that reflects her married name. The auto insurance company, the bank, her new employer- were all waiting on a local DL #.

I would seriously report that tohis superiors about showing your bank account information and if that doesn't get you anywhere, contact ur congress dudes persons office

Mary went back and received her DL # receipt and she should get the card in the mail in a few days. Since everything worked out eventually I don't think I'll make a formal complaint. The guy turned away when she was entering the password and I changed the password as soon as she left.

[*JG* 2]

We got the same run around in Missouri. Didn't get a license until the GC.

Honestly, we've had issues with the DMV up to this day. They suck all the way around.

[Cassie 8]

Considering our driving is 99.9% the same, I am really confused as to why some states allow Europeans to practically exchange their licenses while Canadians have to be re-tested? Do any of you find that at all strange?

I find it odd. I'd normally think a Canadian DL would be accepted over a German or French license. Please do note that I don't have anything against Germany or France; however, since the U.S. and Canada are neighbors and alike in many ways, it'd seem logical for each country to accept the other's driving license.

To be fair, Canada isn't easy on American drivers, either. I've been driving for 14 years. Because my DL was recently renewed, the DMV here will probably make me retake the driving and written exams. Why? Because my license isn't over five years old and renewing it after having well over a decade of driving experience isn't enough.

My Canadian DL was accepted -- I only had to do the vision test -- but not until I showed up with a green card