Today, I was told I can't renew my Identity Card without a Social Security Card, and I can't get a replacement Social Security Card without an Identity Card. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I went to go get a new ID because my wallet was stolen, which had my social security card in it as well. I found out that to get your ID you have to have your social security card, and to get your social security card, you need your ID. FML
Today, after 3 months of job hunting, I finally got a job. But now my birth certificate and social security card are somehow lost, and I can't start until I let them see a copy. FML
Today, my wallet got stolen. I don't have a photo ID to get a temporary debit card, and since I don't have a debit card, I can't go to the DMV to get a new license. FML
Today, I went to go get my driver's license, only to be told that I need a copy of my birth certificate. In order to get the copy of my birth certificate, I need a driver's license or my passport. In order to get a passport, I need a copy of my birth certificate or a drivers license. I have none. FML
Today, my wallet got stolen. I had a bunch of cash, my SS card and my license in it. Now I have to replace everything, only to have to renew my license again when I turn 21 in June. FML
Today, I went to the DMV to renew my license. When I gave the woman behind the desk my name and social security number she looked confused. She then called over her manager, who did the same thing. Getting nervous, I asked what was wrong. Apparently, according to the state of Illinois, I'm dead. FML
Today, I went to the bank to open an account. It took hours for them to tell me that I needed my driver's license, passport, and residency paper. I returned with the documents. They then said that they couldn't help me. FML
Today, I got a change of ID. My old ID had its corner cut off and was given a temporary paper ID. I went to a bar in another town to have some drinks. Turns out I couldn't because they couldn't use my old ID or my temporary one to let me drink, even though I'm 22. I've been there before and I work at my town's liquor store. FML
Today, I finally got my ass into gear and went to the DMV to renew my driver's license. I waited in line for over two hours, only to find out that I had brought my library card instead of my license. FML
Today, I had to slowly explain to my daughter why her Facebook profile isn't a valid piece of ID. FML
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Top comments
XCoraline_CrossX 17
I used an old school ID to get my social security card so I could get my ID. A passport could work as well because it's a form of identification if you have one.
RichardPencil 32
Apparently, you have ceased to exist! You may now start ghosting people, literally. Spooky fun!
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Comments (27)
raganerus 17
anyone with an ID can ID you so you can get what you need
XCoraline_CrossX 17
I used an old school ID to get my social security card so I could get my ID. A passport could work as well because it's a form of identification if you have one.
Pmm368 5
How can you renew your ID without an ID? Just saying you must have something if you're wanting to renew it.
holly_fly 34
It's possible they want one that hasn't expired, and that's what OP has. Or they could have lost it and this could be a total misuse of the word "renew" XD
HalfLit 17
We hippies call that Bureaucracy Limbo.
evilplatypus 39
Maybe that's why that's their username?
RichardPencil 32
Apparently, you have ceased to exist! You may now start ghosting people, literally. Spooky fun!
SublimeChic4 15
You can use a birth certificate. Or one of your parents can obtain one for you if you cant get your own. Been there, done that. My mom had to get my birth certificate for me.
spinspinsugar 12
same, my dad and I had to get me a new one. lost my original in a house flood. getting my learner's permit was hell.
Lobby_Bee 18
The circle of life goes on and on and on and on and on.
RockPrincess26 16
Take better care of important items like this.
cbchawks 14
feel ya in the pain. But check it 2 utilitie bills and bills mailed to your current address with maybe pay stubs to verify. It's a pain.
rodfergie 18
Whoever told you that is completely wrong. In ever state all you need is a birth certificate and proof of your address. An electric bill or something like that. It violates federal law to demand a social security card for a driver's license.