valandemmy Posted September 2, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2014 OK... So here is the story . . . We moved into a new state a couple of months back. Although, you are supposed to get a new DL within 30 days I procrastinated and went today to get them for me and my wife. At DMV...fill out forms, get new picture taken... get handed a PAPER DRIVERS LICENSE....Then get told it will be 20 business days until the new card arrives. I leave in less than that. I asked about cancelling the new DL and they kinda just laughed about it and said everything would be fine. Does anyone know if these paper drivers license will work to get on board. The DMV said they would work for any cruise, flight, etc. but I am a little scared to bet my vacation on it. The Paper DL has my picture, a watermark, and bar scan code on the back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindsorFred Posted September 2, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I believe it has to be a photo ID, at least for getting back into the ports of call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandemmy Posted September 2, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted September 2, 2014 It does have a photo. It is just on paper. It is more like what the older DL's use to look like before being lamented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted September 2, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2014 OK... So here is the story . . . We moved into a new state a couple of months back. Although, you are supposed to get a new DL within 30 days I procrastinated and went today to get them for me and my wife. At DMV...fill out forms, get new picture taken... get handed a PAPER DRIVERS LICENSE....Then get told it will be 20 business days until the new card arrives. I leave in less than that. I asked about cancelling the new DL and they kinda just laughed about it and said everything would be fine. Does anyone know if these paper drivers license will work to get on board. The DMV said they would work for any cruise, flight, etc. but I am a little scared to bet my vacation on it. The Paper DL has my picture, a watermark, and bar scan code on the back... did you keep your old license? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindsorFred Posted September 2, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 2, 2014 It does have a photo. It is just on paper. It is more like what the older DL's use to look like before being lamented. Then you should be good to go. Here the paper DL does not include a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireofficer5 Posted September 2, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Use your old one. Even if expired, it will work. You just can't drive a car with it. The expired one. Leagally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4 Posted September 2, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Does your DMV offer on the spot state ID cards? They look like a DL, but they are an official govt id. Have you thought of applying for an expedited passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted September 2, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) OK... So here is the story . . . We moved into a new state a couple of months back. Although, you are supposed to get a new DL within 30 days I procrastinated and went today to get them for me and my wife. At DMV...fill out forms, get new picture taken... get handed a PAPER DRIVERS LICENSE....Then get told it will be 20 business days until the new card arrives. I leave in less than that. I asked about cancelling the new DL and they kinda just laughed about it and said everything would be fine. Does anyone know if these paper drivers license will work to get on board. The DMV said they would work for any cruise, flight, etc. but I am a little scared to bet my vacation on it. The Paper DL has my picture, a watermark, and bar scan code on the back... There's nothing in the regulations that specifies that the government ID has to be laminated, but I know that I would be more comfortable with one. Bottom line is if the new license doesn't come by the time you sail what option do you really have? (FWIW when we got our EDL's I was issued a paper copy of my license because it takes several weeks for them to be issue. The paper copy specifically stated that it was a valid ID and operator's license but it could not be used for border crossings.) Edited September 2, 2014 by sparks1093 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted September 2, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 2, 2014 What about getting one of those ID cards? Can't anyone over 16 get one even if you are not a driver. It's not a license, just a government ID with a picture. Can they issue you one of those right away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted September 2, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Does the paper DL state that it is a legal ID? Some states, like California, aren't. Put it into a ziplock to prevent damage. Has your old DL expired? (Another good reason to have a passport.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just4steven Posted September 2, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 2, 2014 This was several years ago and in the state of Ohio so don't quote me if this is still true, but if you went and got a state ID/ID card made it CANCELLED OUT your regular drivers license! You had to retake all tests and pay the various fees to get it back. Again, might not still be the case and might not be so in every state, but something to keep a look out for. I have zero clue if the paper one will work though, so I guess I'm useless :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandemmy Posted September 2, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Use your old one.Even if expired, it will work. You just can't drive a car with it. The expired one. Leagally. they took the old one :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandemmy Posted September 2, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted September 2, 2014 This was several years ago and in the state of Ohio so don't quote me if this is still true, but if you went and got a state ID/ID card made it CANCELLED OUT your regular drivers license! You had to retake all tests and pay the various fees to get it back. Again, might not still be the case and might not be so in every state, but something to keep a look out for. I have zero clue if the paper one will work though, so I guess I'm useless :o Yes... I just got off the phone with the DMV and this is what I was told. It is a step backwards from a class D license and I would have to go through everything again to get a new DL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandemmy Posted September 2, 2014 Author #14 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Does the paper DL state that it is a legal ID? Some states, like California, aren't. Put it into a ziplock to prevent damage. Has your old DL expired? (Another good reason to have a passport.) It doesn't state that it is a legal ID...but it doesn't state that it isn't. I don't recall my other DL saying it was legal either. This literally looks just like the drivers license, just a paper version...even has a watermark built into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostdart1 Posted September 2, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Just go and get the darn thing laminated yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakesnana Posted September 2, 2014 #16 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The requirement is for a "government issued photo identification". Since your "paper" DL is government issued (hence the watermark) and has your picture on it, I do not see why it would not work. However, this is just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just4steven Posted September 2, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Yes... I just got off the phone with the DMV and this is what I was told. It is a step backwards from a class D license and I would have to go through everything again to get a new DL Ouch, it stinks to hear they still do this and other states do this, but at least it's good info to know for anyone else that might be in a bind to not do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcjr98 Posted September 2, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I would think it would be fine? But, I would probably call the cruise line and confirm! Do you have your passport as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted September 2, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Just go and get the darn thing laminated yourself. Then you have altered an official document and probably invalidated it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor_jimc Posted September 2, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ok.. confused as to why this is an issue. to cruise you need a birth certificate or a passport... are you planning on sailing with only a birth certificate? If so then the paper license and another for of id (credit card or something) would be fine. As far as getting back on the ship in ports... it is rare that they even ask for the photo id anymore.. normally they only want to see the sign and sail card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted September 2, 2014 #21 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ok.. confused as to why this is an issue. to cruise you need a birth certificate or a passport... are you planning on sailing with only a birth certificate? If so then the paper license and another for of id (credit card or something) would be fine. As far as getting back on the ship in ports... it is rare that they even ask for the photo id anymore.. normally they only want to see the sign and sail card. In order to cruise on a closed loop cruise one needs a governtment issued photo ID (if over 16) and a government issued birth certificate in order to board. A birth certificate by itself only works if you are under 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMastell Posted September 2, 2014 #22 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ok.. confused as to why this is an issue. to cruise you need a birth certificate or a passport... are you planning on sailing with only a birth certificate? If so then the paper license and another for of id (credit card or something) would be fine. As far as getting back on the ship in ports... it is rare that they even ask for the photo id anymore.. normally they only want to see the sign and sail card. You need a birth certificate "and" government issued photo ID. From Carnival FAQ: Original or suitable quality copy of a Birth Certificate (Issued by a government agency: state/county/city) and a government issued photo ID if 16 years of age and older. It's too bad that they took the OP's old drivers license. In our state they just snip the corner off and you can still use it for identification, with the paper renewal. Take care, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyh13 Posted September 2, 2014 #23 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ok.. confused as to why this is an issue. to cruise you need a birth certificate or a passport... are you planning on sailing with only a birth certificate? If so then the paper license and another for of id (credit card or something) would be fine. As far as getting back on the ship in ports... it is rare that they even ask for the photo id anymore.. normally they only want to see the sign and sail card. Original or suitable quality copy of a Birth Certificate (Issued by a government agency: state/county/city) and a government issued photo ID if 16 years of age and older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindsorFred Posted September 2, 2014 #24 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ok.. confused as to why this is an issue. to cruise you need a birth certificate or a passport... are you planning on sailing with only a birth certificate? If so then the paper license and another for of id (credit card or something) would be fine. As far as getting back on the ship in ports... it is rare that they even ask for the photo id anymore.. normally they only want to see the sign and sail card. I don't remember a single port where they did not ask to see our photo ID when we entered the gate, even our last cruise to Hawaii. One of our friends forgot hers and her husband had to go to the room and get it before the port authority would let her in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkgun Posted September 2, 2014 #25 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I happen to know for a fact that they will allow you to board with a Paper version (from the State issuing your license). I had to do it on our Valor Cruise out of Miami in 2011. Granted all the people that wanted to see id looked at it funny but once they understood that is how my State (UT) does its renewals they were ok with it. Even at the airport security...:eek::D You will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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