At this time I woukdn't worry about it. In NJ IDs have to be gotten at the DMV and need an appt. Took my grandson 2 months to get an appt and then 20 days to receive it in the mail. Used to be able to get ur ID on the spot.
As said, unless flying in the States will not need it. I got Mom one but can't remember if she ever needed it.
Do you think she will ever want to fly again. If so, though I think they have delayed the date you need one by, she will need the "real ID" to get through airport. That means taking all the required forms to the DMV, and it's a lot. I accompanied my brother to do this in So Cal and they wouldn't even accept his birth certificate as it has been folded so long over his signature line they claimed they couldn't read it; that with us having dozens of ID things including his military with us. If she isn't flying, won't need a passport (assuming she doesn't have one, as that is great ID), and etc. I can't imagine who would require ID of her other than opening new accounts at banks, and etc. Would need for applying for credit, something again I doubt she would do. Most other things accept older ID such as expired licenses. Not really certain, as we can surmise she can do without it until the day that you need it. I am also assuming you are her POA, she won't need ID for will making and notary publics, and etc. Just one more thing. In California our voting registration is connected in some ways with DMV. And voting is being changed in some states now with more stringent laws about ID and etc. You might want to check on that where your senior is concerned as my bro was ADAMANT about being able to vote.
California doesn't require a ID to vote. If she's ever had a license, her signature would be on file. That is what her current signature would be checked against when she mails in an absentee ballot or goes to vote.
I can only guess that if she's been without one this long and it's not been an issue, that it's not an issue now. My husband's drivers license expired in 2015, and he had stopped driving before then. I never took him to get a state ID, and if on the rare occasion his Dr's office asked for his ID, I would just show them his expired license, and it was never a problem. I personally wouldn't worry about it.
The military ID is great, however, it expires like any other ID.
It's worthwhile to get a state ID.
I believe they last longer!
God bless!
V.
As said, unless flying in the States will not need it. I got Mom one but can't remember if she ever needed it.
If she isn't flying, won't need a passport (assuming she doesn't have one, as that is great ID), and etc. I can't imagine who would require ID of her other than opening new accounts at banks, and etc. Would need for applying for credit, something again I doubt she would do. Most other things accept older ID such as expired licenses.
Not really certain, as we can surmise she can do without it until the day that you need it. I am also assuming you are her POA, she won't need ID for will making and notary publics, and etc.
Just one more thing. In California our voting registration is connected in some ways with DMV. And voting is being changed in some states now with more stringent laws about ID and etc. You might want to check on that where your senior is concerned as my bro was ADAMANT about being able to vote.
My husband's drivers license expired in 2015, and he had stopped driving before then. I never took him to get a state ID, and if on the rare occasion his Dr's office asked for his ID, I would just show them his expired license, and it was never a problem.
I personally wouldn't worry about it.