Do elders need a state ID?

Posters, If your loved one has a w/c take them in it to the RMV, they should take them right away. That is what I did and no waiting. Talk to the person at the entrance.

best suggestion just renew online if DMV has no
issue renewing online instead of in person, just renew.

many places will require a photo id like going to a new
doctor's office, an ER, lab or imaging facility

Trust me save yourself the problems if you can renew online
just do it and have their id photo id for the situations mentioned above

From personal experience do whatever you can to get either the DL renewed or a State ID. My mother was 95, Alzheimer’s and living with us. As POA I sold her home and when we tried to open a savings account at HER bank where her checking account was they would not do it because she didn’t have a CURRENT valid ID. The banks are very strict now. Good luck.

I had the same problem. Mom is 90 and has not driven for years. I renewed her license online. Lying about her health is the least of my worries. If the state just continues to issue and renew a driver's license for 8 years, that is on them. Not trying to be cold, but Mom needs ID for EVERY Doctor she goes to and even for some banking. My mother will NEVER drive again, that you can be sure. The fact that I let her drive, something happens, is all on me. I took the easier, softer way.

I am for the fib. To tell the truth it is the easiest way. You don't necessarily HAVE to have this, but were she to have to sign anything they would ask for ID. Some will accept old ID and some will not. Some will accept birth certificate with old ID and some will not. Is there by any chance a valid passport? That works as well and better than ID. But for myself, I guess I would do the fib for now, just in case it was needed, and explain later if ever you had to. You would think they would do the elder ID online by choice,but I had to go in to do it as well.

My mom had a state driver's license and it was up for renewal this year. I chose to renew online but it did not allow me to renew a driver's license. It said she would have to appear in person, which I'm sure has to do with her age (86). It did, however, allow me to renew a state ID in lieu of a license. I'm not sure if your state has this option?