Used CHL as a form of ID?

[RSJ]

I lost my drivers license last year and when I went to DPS to get a new one the lady would not accept my CHL as ID. I had to show her my Social Security card, you know the one with no picture on it....

It's funny how the DPS won't accept a license issued by... the DPS

How ridiculous!

[03Lightningrocks]

A situation got me wondering if any of this forum's members have used a CHL as an identification?

I keep my TX CHL on top of my DL to remind myself if stopped while driving to remember first and foremost to inform the officer.

I don't frequent bars or drink very often, but a few weeks ago I was with a friend when we were ID'ed (Note: I was NOT carrying) and mistakenly showed my top "ID".
I certainly got a weird look and a "oh, never seen one of those". I felt a little uncomfortable, thinking that the waitress must be wondering if I was drinking and carrying...

I practice the "concealed means concealed" mentality (again, I was NOT carrying, but same idea of keeping my CHL on the hush) and would rather NOT use it as an ID.

Just wondering if anyone else has had this experience?

Not intentionally, but I have accidentally grabbed it from my wallet thinking it was my DL. Best I can remember, I have always caught myself before handing it over. I have two reasons for not wanting to show it to people asking for ID. One... I don't want to advertise I am carrying a weapon... Two... I don't want to advertise I am carrying a weapon.

[Dave2]

Not intentionally, but I have accidentally grabbed it from my wallet thinking it was my DL. Best I can remember, I have always caught myself before handing it over. I have two reasons for not wanting to show it to people asking for ID. One... I don't want to advertise I am carrying a weapon... Two... I don't want to advertise I am carrying a weapon.

What's the third reason?

[03Lightningrocks]

Not intentionally, but I have accidentally grabbed it from my wallet thinking it was my DL. Best I can remember, I have always caught myself before handing it over. I have two reasons for not wanting to show it to people asking for ID. One... I don't want to advertise I am carrying a weapon... Two... I don't want to advertise I am carrying a weapon.

What's the third reason?

You guessed it... I don't want to advertise that I am carrying a weapon.

[tommyg]

I took some legal papers into a bank to get them notorized I pulled
out my Driver license and Chl both and gave both to the bank notary
no problem. Leases notorized and out the door in a few minutes

[Zinho]

Never came to mind to use it as a second form of ID thanks for the tip guys!!

[steve817]

I was at Blockbuster the other day and handed them mine by accident. The girl behind the counter asked if a had a drivers license because she didn't know what to do with that one. We both laughed about it and as the conversation went on she said she gets them all the time. I then showed her that a persons drivers license number is also on the CHL and she said "Oh! So we can accept them"

[mikeloc]

DPS has advised instructors to tell their students to not use the CHL for ID. When you show your CHL to an officer you must also show your ID (driver's license or state issued ID card). Some people still use their CHL for ID so I'm just passing on information that DPS as recommended several times at instructor renewal classes.

Mike

[03Lightningrocks]

DPS has advised instructors to tell their students to not use the CHL for ID. When you show your CHL to an officer you must also show your ID (driver's license or state issued ID card). Some people still use their CHL for ID so I'm just passing on information that DPS as recommended several times at instructor renewal classes.

Mike

Thanks for the info. I assume it was for the reasons in the second sentence of your post? They were basicly saying the CHL didn't count as ID?

[Drjfiremedic]

It is a valid and legal state ID card. I have used mine as 2nd identification several times with no issues at all. I understand and follow concealed means concealed, however that applys to my weapon, not a state owned/issued ID.

[Madbull]

I was at Blockbuster the other day......

They still have those? Sorry, we now return you to this thread.

[speedsix]

... http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/driverlice ... ements.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

...here's Texas' three types of ID listed... if they'd just force banks to go by them, we'd know where we stand...I've had tellers accept my CHL, refuse my Texas ID, because they wanted two different sources...and accept my Soc Sec card, which is not supposed to be accepted for ID by anyone, anywhere...if it "looks official"...some of them will take it...

[steve817]

I was at Blockbuster the other day......

They still have those? Sorry, we now return you to this thread.

They haven't completely folded yet. Just bought a Blu Ray player and had to test drive it.

[CEOofEVIL]

I've accidentally shown mine before. I was in a liquor store buying some tasty beer and accidentally handed my CHL to the cashier. After too long of a pause I looked at her and she just said "sorry, I dont get these often" then smiled and handed it back to me. I walked out with my six pack pretty embarrassed, but hey, it worked! At least I didnt hand it to the TSA guys at the airport, I'm sure that would have been fun!

I don't intentionally use it as an ID though, and I havent been in a situation where I've needed two ID's in a pretty long time.

[fickman]

Once on purpose (while not carrying) at a Mavericks game. My DL was expired and I had the paper temporary DL. My cashier was a trainee and asked his manager, who said that they couldn't accept it to purchase alcohol. I handed my CHL to the manager, he looked at it and said, "State issued picture ID with a birthday. . . looks good to me" and poured my frothy beverage.

A couple of times inadvertently where I'd put them back in my wallet in the wrong order. I had one grocery store clerk react humorously. He said, "Alright, sir, I can accept your credit card, I'll also hand this back to you in a respectful way and make sure I don't smash your bread."