Out-of-state Drivers License at the interview

[bostonian2013 3]

Hi,

I received a yellow letter yesterday asking me to bring my drivers license to the interview early next month. I've been living in Florida for the past 3 years but I still carry a MA license because I've been traveling back and forth to MA and didn't want to change it because I am planning to go back (to MA) anyway.

Anybody see this an issue? Why would they ask for the state ID and not ask about last years's taxes for instance (I never sent them)?

Appreciated!

[JimmyHou 613]

Hi,

I received a yellow letter yesterday asking me to bring my drivers license to the interview early next month. I've been living in Florida for the past 3 years but I still carry a MA license because I've been traveling back and forth to MA and didn't want to change it because I am planning to go back (to MA) anyway.

Anybody see this an issue? Why would they ask for the state ID and not ask about last years's taxes for instance (I never sent them)?

Appreciated!

The license is used both as proof of identity and as proof that you are a resident of the state in which you are applying. As you probably know, you need to have been residing in the state in which you apply for 90 days prior to applying.

Most states require you to change your license within a certain number of days (usually 30 or 90) when you move to the state.

You may have to explain to the officer why you are residing in FL but using an MA license since it makes it look like you consider yourself an MA resident.

Personally, I would apply for a Florida license, but that may not make a difference at this point. Just take with you as much proof as possible that you have been living in Florida for at least three months before you applied (rental agreement, bills, etc.).

[Messybrownhair 251]

You may also want to bring your recent tax returns as you mentioned not sending it in.

[bostonian2013 3]

The license is used both as proof of identity and as proof that you are a resident of the state in which you are applying. As you probably know, you need to have been residing in the state in which you apply for 90 days prior to applying.

Most states require you to change your license within a certain number of days (usually 30 or 90) when you move to the state.

You may have to explain to the officer why you are residing in FL but using an MA license since it makes it look like you consider yourself an MA resident.

Personally, I would apply for a Florida license, but that may not make a difference at this point. Just take with you as much proof as possible that you have been living in Florida for at least three months before you applied (rental agreement, bills, etc.).

Thanks!

[Toribio 0]

I am in a similar situation my interview is July 12, I did not change my license because I did not plan to drive in NY and was only going to stay here for 20 months. I did not worry about this until I got my yellow letter yesterday requesting state id. Now is late to get the new one on time so based on prior experiences could someone advise what is best: to attend interview with old license or present a temporary no photo drivers license or I'd from NY. You have to surrender your old license that is why I am having this dilemma. I have lease agreement and bank staments to prove the three month residence.