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
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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 finally went to the DMV to replace my lost license. After waiting for almost two hours, I casually rummaged through my purse. Something strange inside the lining caught my eye. It was my license. FML
Today, I left my wallet on top of my car when I filled up with gas. I drove away and didn't realize it until I got home. I went back and found it on the side of the road. Empty of my credit cards, pictures and checks. All that was left was my driver's license. FML
Today, I went to the store to buy some groceries. Several hours later I realize that I can't find my wallet. After looking all over my house and then the store parking lot, I had my credit cards cancelled. On the drive home, I feel something under me. It was my wallet. FML
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, I went to Walmart with all my birthday money, which I had in a wallet with my permit and everything else. I was sat on a bench looking for items for my iPod Touch However… I left my wallet behind. Turns out an old couple stole it. I got my shit jacked by grandparents. FML
Today, I realized that I'm on the top of not having my drivers license/ state ID (I was submitting my taxes and needed it) I also threw away my brand new passport because I thought it was trash in my boyfriends car. 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 finally got enough money to buy the car I wanted for a year now. It was stolen today too. I had my car for 4 hours. FML
Today, I was pulled over and fined $100 for driving without a license, as I'd accidentally left home without my wallet. I later found my wallet wedged beside my car seat, where it had been the entire time. FML
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Top comments
bella_nana347 23
Who carries their social security card in their wallet? That's just dumb man
jamesderp 15
Why your SS card???
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jamesderp 15
Why your SS card???
Paws_Cat 29
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Social security card.
ilovesoccer1610 31
@Paws_Cat #1 was asking why OP was carrying their SS card, not what it was
jake_braves 25
Damn that sucks OP.:/ I'm sorry. But my brother is also in June. It'll be okay in the long run though.
CrassKal 27
Do you HAVE to get your license renewed when you turn 21 in Pennsylvania? In Texas I mine doesn't expire for another 3 years, and having a vertical card doesn't prevent me from doing any age restricted things.
Mpii 11
As a swiss I am glad he explained what it stood for though. Whenever I see "SS" I think about the second world war (because of the "SchutzStaffel"). So I'm actually glad to figure out what americans mean when they say "SS"
SpyroMello 29
#1 I know right? You can't exactly replace an SS card like you would a credit card. OP might have identity theft coming real soon..
TXlove 6
Unless you leave the state. Dispensaries in CO cannot accept horizontal IDs, some bars won't either . It's better to just change it.
tymarie2012 31
@66 I figured they meant that their license expires on their 21st birthday.
undercoverbabe 2
You have 60 or 90 days after you turn 21 to renew your license in most states...
hardcorefan16 22
That sucks
Nova900 17
Even we Germans have no SS card. :(
lpfire61 14
^proof nazi jokes actually can be funny
CheekyRaccoon 27
You're reich #41 Nazi jokes can be funny.
doraquiexplore 13
Hey, if you don't absolutely need to drive then don't renew it until then, just use public transport. Most cities have month-long charges. Also this is based on the assumption that you don't drive every day so if that's the case then disregard my comment. FYL
thesmeagol 22
Just don't get pulled over until June lol.
Steve97 32
Yeah I wouldn't carry your ss card in your wallet just incase it ever goes missing. Best to leave it at home where it's safe and only take it when you need it.
kingdomgirl94 29
Yeah, I keep my SIN card in a fireproof safe with my birth certificate and vaccination records.
Zebediabolical 45
Ditto. All my originals are in a safety deposit box along with my retirement plan. A sealed box of Magic cards from the 90's. :D
whatsausername7 16
I don't know OP's circumstances but I'm in the military and have to carry it everywhere so my wallet is the easiest way to carry it
militarybrat 21
29 i dont know what type of military you are in, but my husband never uses his. Also it literately says right on the card "do not keep in wallet".
icekingz 7
You don't need to renew your license just because you turn 21
goream2013 6
yes you do, you need a new photo, eye test, and some money. they also change it from portrait style to landscape style.
ShannonBitt 29
It depends on the state. In PA, it stays portrait until you're due for your next four-year renewal after you turn 21. Turning 21 doesn't require anything extra like an eye test or another fee here.
emtbeast 2
in jersey it expires the year after you turn 21 whether it's been 4 years or not. and most bars won't serve you if it still has the red bar around your picture that says "under 21 till..."
omgcyndaquil 23
I think they automatically mail you a new license when you turn 21, you don't have to do anything.
goream2013 6
not in the US. You have to take another picture, take an eye test and pay like $70 or so. when you turn 21. after that then you have to do that same thing like every 5 years.
militarybrat 21
Lol wow 70 bucks? Ive always paid 10-15.
DraconicFeline 31
I just did it myself and it was $50 for me. Probably varies depending on the state.
mariri9206 32
I live in IL and I didn't have to take an eye test or anything like that. I just had to show my old license, pay a small fee, and get my picture taken. It didn't require much at all, actually, that I was able to go to an Express DMV.
omgcyndaquil 23
Yeah I live in New York and turned 21 2 years ago. I got it in the mail. Didn't have to call, go to my dmv, fill out paperwork...
ChristianH39 30
Here in NY they just mailed me a new I.d. when I turned 21, but I did have to renew at 22 because it was five years after my original was issued.
Suaria 38
In California, you just pay $33 and sign a small piece of paper.
fuckpotato 12
I'm in North Carolina here and my vertical license doesn't expire until 2020. I would like a new one though... I look nothing like I did when I was 18.
musdesimd 18
Ydi if u keep ssc in wallet; way too risky to carry it around; irreversible damage when your identity gets stolen; u can always make more money or put a stop or dispute stolen credit cards; u can get another license; but your ssn with dob on your license equals identity theft in which the law can do little to help u; youre so young and this will follow u around for the rest of your life; i hope the best 4u
MisstressNicole 20
It's not irreversible. It's a hell of a fight but identity theft can be fixed. It starts with keeping an eye on your credit report so you can report suspicious activity fast.
tigerisabelle 31
Oh don't carry your SS card with your ID. If somebody has those two, it's very easy to steal your identity. Still that sucks -- if you don't need your license you could possibly get away with using some other form of ID (passport, school ID) until June
bella_nana347 23
Who carries their social security card in their wallet? That's just dumb man
Stuffaluffagus 25
I have for years
GokuSS400 18
And you've yet to have your identity stolen? Well, you're either very very lucky or your identity isn't worth being stolen…
bella_nana347 23
#89 and if that wallet were stolen, someone could easily access your resources. A fake ID, a forged signature, and the last four digits of your social security card could give someone access to your bank accounts, loans from banks against your credit, and new credit cards in your name. So I would advise stopping that practice.