Well, for the first time in the grand state of Arizona, DH is legal to drive & has proof that this is where we reside. DH thought it would be a good idea to feel out the process as his license expires on Sept 8
th. He traveled a short 7.5 miles to the
DMV to start the "unknown" process of changing from a Minnesota license to an Arizona license. He arrived nervous, but sure he had the correct
ID's required to make the transfer. He walked into the
DMV that looked similar to a Grey Hound Bus Depot. Chairs everywhere and people sitting in the chairs. He had to approach a "Start Here" kiosk where a woman who asked him politely "Can I help you?" DH, being the creative thinker he is, thinks to himself, "
Ummmmm NO, I'm looking for the lost tomb of King Tutankhamen, Here's your sign!"
LOL! DH politely tells the kiosk woman that he is here to change his license. She hands him a form to fill out and a pen with a fabulous silk flower attached to it & directs DH to a small area to fill out the form. She requested that when completed, he return to let her know it's done. DH returned to hand over the fabulous pen & paperwork & is handed a number & asked to have a seat in the waiting area. 15 minutes goes by until his number is called. He approached the desk numbered 10 of 20 & had a seat in the chair. A friendly gentleman reviewed his form, checked his identification and filled in the appropriate information required to send him to another woman who smiled, accepted the paperwork & said have a seat. DH patiently waited and about 15 minutes later heard his name called. He approached the woman who politely asked him to stand in the square against the wall for a photo. DH graciously accepted, smiled and the photo was taken. The woman politely asked for DH to have a seat. She said she will call your name in a few minutes. Actually it was no more than 5 minutes at most & a shiny new Arizona Drivers License was handed over to DH.
DH chuckled in telling the story to
DW. She has a good idea of what to expect & should have no problems changing hers. I guess I miss the days of going to the
DMV in
Owatonna & talking to our friend Karen who handled our requests in about 5 minutes total. Big City, Big Hassles! Oh well! We're adapting to the new challenges life is throwing our way!
1 comment:
I am shocked that AZ gave you a license! They have no idea what they have just done....so I sent a warning to the Head of the DMV making them aware of the mistake they made:):):) The AZ DMV does have one up on me though...I didnt have pens with flowers on them :( All things considered I am impressed that it only took the amount of itme that it did...and the best part is you get the DL that day!
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