Amusing - CHL for I.D.

[WinoVeritas]

Went to post office today and had to use my chl as Id to verify my address and the lady gave me no problems I obviously wasn't carrying. I like to obey the laws considering I was wearing bball shorts and a slim t shirt and was with my 6 year old son I don't think they questioned if I was carrying.

This reminds me, when does The Walking Dead premier?

They shouldn't question it, by definition you are one of a class of the most law abiding citizens and, for now at least, it is against the law.

Last Sunday, and it's a bit early for Easter. None the less, old thread, good topic. My Texas CHL has my DL number on it (issued in 2012), so not sure why it would present a problem as sole ID, albeit my DL does not reference my CHL (issued in 2013).

The first time I voted after the new voters ID law I presented my DL, CHL, Passport Card, Passport and voters registration card.

[premedit8ed]

Yes the walking dead premiered last Sunday I'm sure they will have a rerun before next episode this Sunday

[MechAg94]

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!

When I closed out my account at BofA a few years ago, they wanted two forms of ID. I gave them my DL and my CHL. The lady saw the CHL and asked if I had something else. I told her no and she grudgingly took it. She was obviously not happy about it. I didn't care as I was saying a happy goodbye to that bank.

[uthornsfan]

This reminds me of a close call I had. I had gone to California for a 3 week training course and we were in the middle of a refinance. They overnight'd the documents and I went to the notary to sign everything. I showed him my DL and he says "did you know your DL is expired?" crap. I said that's ok use this and handed him my Texas CHL. He photocopied both the CHL and the DL and we went on our merry way. Loan refinanced without a hitch. I am glad he wasn't a PITA, probably the only nice thing I can say about Cali! Oh and ChopStix pretty decent fast chinese food.

[winters]

I wonder if they accept a costco card for id. If the TSA will accept it to get through security should be good to go since they won't take a chl.