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whodat1 wrote:I found this conversation interesting since I just tried to use my TX CHL for a second ID at Bank of America and was told that it wasn't a valid form of ID. I was having a POA notarization done and also opening up an account to manage my mother’s money. I needed two forms of ID to do this. I was about to argue that the CHL was a valid form of ID but decided 'forget it". It wasn't worth the time as I was there with my mother who is starting in the first stages of Alzheimer’s. Since I had been out on business that morning and TSA requires me to use my passport for flying, I was loaded with other ID. I tossed down my passport, TWIC card and three forms of photo ID and told her to pick one. She replied that a credit card would be good enough.

I don't get this, a credit card with has no photo on it is valid ID according to BOA, but a Texas CHL is not??? I guess as an engineer I make the mistake of trying to apply logic and reason and I forget that that most people in banks are bureaucrats!

joe817 wrote:Oh! That IS funny!

I had a similar occurrence a month ago. I applied for a Post Office job back in November & they responded back in late April. When it was time for me to go in for a face to face interview(everything prior to that was done on the internet), they had me fill out ANOTHER application. And I had to supply 2 forms of "official ID". NATURALLY I forgot my birth certificate, or voter registration card, OR my Social Security card. So, guess what? The ONLY 2 forms of ID I had with me at the time, were my D.L. & my CHL. So I gave them my CHL, as it's "another state or federal government issued ID". It was accepted with not a question asked. The guy fingerprinted me right then & there(really neat scan method), and everything went through without a hitch.