vv 5-22

My Visit to DMV
By: Rana Goodman / On My Soapbox
Where did the years go? It’s already time, once
again to renew my driver’s license. So, I said
to myself,
“self, better make an appointment
now!” I dutifully did so and started
reading up on what documents I
needed to take with me.
As I was leaving for my
appointment Publisher Dan asked
me if I wanted to take my passport.
I could bite my tongue for saying
“no it is not included on the
list”… and yet, you guessed it, at
DMV they would not give me the
Real ID without it - but would let
me renew my license. Here’s my
tale:
I arrived at DMV right on time and while I cruised the parking lot
looking for a space, I thanked the stars I had made an appointment.
As I approached the entrance, a huge security guard stopped me and
asked if I had an appointment.
I held up my confirmation number but as he opened the door for me,
I gasped….. The place was packed. How could all of these people have
an appointment for the same or similar time?
Like cattle being herded, I followed the masses and walked over to
the information counter. At least the DMV employee told me I was at
the right place.
I was eventually directed to wait until my number was called. Eyeing
the crowd, I thought about texting Dan to advise him to feed the dogs
since, apparently I wouldn’t be home until tomorrow.
However, to my happy but shocked dismay, within 10 minutes, my
number was called, I was actually excited to get my “Real ID” since by
law I had just one year left..
I handed over my folder containing the just paid statements from
Republic Services and Nevada Power. I also took my Social Security
card, since last time I tried to get the Real ID I was refused because I
didn’t have it.
As I thought how simple it really is, I glanced at a notice alongside
where I was sitting. Sure enough
it listed that for a Real ID, your
passport was needed. I didn’t
know what I dreaded more – not
returning with the Real ID or Dan
smugly reminding me: “I told you
so!”
On the plus side, I was able to
renew my driver’s license and still
have one year to get my license
exchanged for a “Real ID.”
As I was finishing this column,
I glanced over at my renewal
letter from AAA sitting on my desk.
I noticed the following for those
of you who (like me) dread going down to DMV, with or without an
appointment. At Nevada AAA offices DMV services are available, but
unfortunately, NOT Real ID, you must get that from DMV and have
until May 3, 2023, to do so.
8
May 2022
Friends and
Concerned
Neighbors...
We have received a number of calls from concerned
readers asking “what can they do?” when they see a
neighbor “disappear.”You can call Rana at The Vegas
Voice and she will take the info and serve as liason
with authorities! More Info? Call today
702/251-4441
Guardianship Presentation
Our Rana Goodman addresses the Sun City Summerlin Woman’s
Club last month. Over 100 members attended Rana’s presentation on
the latest guardianship issue.
This was our 4th guardianship presentation of the year with three
more already scheduled. If your community/group is interested in
protecting members from a “guardianship taking” call Rana to
schedule a presentation. Our “Guardian Gladiator” can be reached at
702/251-4441 or rana@thevegasvoice.net.