angel3401 Posted March 1, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Ok so, we leave in 2 days and our friend still hasn't received his ID. He lost it a few weeks ago and went to the DMV for a replacement, still hasn't received it. He actually called today and it hasn't even been shipped out. All he has is his birth certificate and a paper copy from dmv without picture. We are in California, what can we do? The only thing he has with his picture is his Costco card. I did call and Carnival said they would accept the dmv paper copy if it had his picture, but california dmv doesnt put pics on the paper copies. :confused::( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislo Posted March 1, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 1, 2016 My recommendation is to get a passport. If you go online there are instructions for making an appointment for a same day passport with proof of immediate travel. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate melting cake Posted March 1, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Check with your city town hall. Many cities offer an ID card with picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibarron Posted March 1, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Most states offer picture IDs, not to be confused with Driver's License. The local DMV should be able to provide him one same day. California also has this option. Look it up on the dmv ca website. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slybear Posted March 1, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I'd call Carnival & get an answer directly from them. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserNC Posted March 1, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 1, 2016 My recommendation is to get a passport. If you go online there are instructions for making an appointment for a same day passport with proof of immediate travel. Good luck Wow didn't know you could get a same day passport. Op call Carnival and say the same exact thing you said to us. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loxley Posted March 1, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I'd call Carnival & get an answer directly from them. Good luck. Did you read the ops post? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loxley Posted March 1, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 1, 2016 My recommendation is to get a passport. If you go online there are instructions for making an appointment for a same day passport with proof of immediate travel. Good luck He can not get a passport same day without a gov picture id which he doesn't have. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel3401 Posted March 1, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I just called about same day passport, Its $620 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmptrwiz Posted March 1, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Obviously your should have a state issued ID with photo, but having said that I would bring the DMV paper and Costco card with photo and birth certificate and any thing else. Maybe a utility bill, credit card bill anything with name and address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBear55 Posted March 1, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Does he have other government ID? Military? Does his employer have a copy of his driver's license? Have him call Carnival now to ask what to do. This is not the first time this has happened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel3401 Posted March 1, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted March 1, 2016 california does NOT provide same day state IDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibarron Posted March 1, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) california does NOT provide same day state IDs Really? I'm sorry for the confusion then. I went on to the site and it didn't state that. It did recommend making an appointment, but it doesn't say it's required. Trying to include a screen print on the page, but I'm having difficulty. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited March 1, 2016 by mibarron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel3401 Posted March 1, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Did you read the ops post? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Really? I'm sorry for the confusion then. I went on to the site and it didn't state that. It did recommend making an appointment, but it doesn't say it's required. Trying to include a screen print on the page, but I'm having difficulty. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thank you, he called the DMV today ad they said they are backed up and his ID hasn't even been shipped out yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel3401 Posted March 1, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Does he have other government ID? Military? Does his employer have a copy of his driver's license? Have him call Carnival now to ask what to do. This is not the first time this has happened... He does have a color copy of his license, Carnival said they do not accept paper copies. He called Homeland Security and they said they will accept the BC, dmv printout and copy of DL. Hopefully it all works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibarron Posted March 1, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I'm so sorry you're friend is going through this. I hope everything works out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel3401 Posted March 1, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I'm so sorry you're friend is going through this. I hope everything works out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thank you, our entire group is stressing over this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loxley Posted March 1, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 1, 2016 He does have a color copy of his license, Carnival said they do not accept paper copies. He called Homeland Security and they said they will accept the BC, dmv printout and copy of DL. Hopefully it all works out. Good luck to him, but I would definitely have a plan b. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SosaCruising Posted March 1, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Yikes! Sorry to hear. Hope you get it figured out. But really, it's not ultimately up to Carnival. It's up to US Customs. You can either have a passport or a birth certificate + government-issued picture ID of some kind to re-enter the US on a closed-loop cruise (as far as I know). Edited March 1, 2016 by SosaCruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted March 1, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I'm thinking your poor friend is SOL :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted March 1, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Most states offer picture IDs, not to be confused with Driver's License. The local DMV should be able to provide him one same day. California also has this option. Look it up on the dmv ca website. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It isn't issued same day. All CA ID/DL are now processed thru a localized location. At one point certain DMV employees were on the take. Need a picture ID for a passport. Edited March 1, 2016 by SadieN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibarron Posted March 1, 2016 #22 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Not same day. All CA ID/DL are now processed thru a localized location. At one point certain DMV employees were on the take. Need a picture ID for a passport. That truly sucks...hope his friend is able to work something out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredgram Posted March 1, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Thank you, our entire group is stressing over this Hope everything works out for your friend. Please let us know how things turn out. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted March 1, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Assuming you live within driving distance? Early Check in starts at 9:30, arrive early enough that any help can be used. Have him bring anything that he thinks will help. Carry on his luggage, do not check it in with the porters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnyin IA Posted March 1, 2016 #25 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I think your friend will be OK if Homeland Security had already said he will be allowed on w his paper copy of his license, his photocopied color copy of his license, and his birth certificate. Last yr, my brother's travel companion left her identification in Ga. She got a faxed copy of her birth cert and her drivers license and was allowed onto the boat. The birth cert copy was from the state of Ga, but the copy of her license was just a regular paper copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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