Van Life Essentials How to get a Real ID Drivers License While Living in a Van

[@carolynnunes3922]

Thanks always, Bob. You are a true hero! I know that you have saved lives. How many suicidal, hopeless people have found you and your youtube site? Only God knows, but you give inspiration and renewed hope to people who feel trapped by life circumstances that have left them feeling bereaved and bereft...You have found your calling and purpose in helping and teaching others who have found themselves in dire straits. You've opened up new options and possibilities for so many that have only gotten one bad blow after another...God bless you.

[@rondunn9398]

In my state, they require a bill such as a utility or phone bill. I had neither. But I did have a bank account with direct deposit. I simply asked a friend if I could use his address & he said yes.Then I went to the bank & had them add the 2nd, physical address, below my PO Box address. Then I had them print me out a copy of my bank statement on which contained their letterhead & both of my addresses. I then took that to the DMV as proof of permanent physical address & it was accepted. Later if you want you can go back to the bank & have the 2nd address removed from your billing address. You should only have to do this once in your lifetime unless the rules change. Just tell them each time you renew that nothing has changed. I kept it on mine just in case, for now, as a commercial truck driver I don't need any more headaches than I've already got.

[@raulcruz6601]

Use your thumb print at the scanner at the port of entry

[@Scott-by9ks]

If you have a passport you are good.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

@@Scott-by9ks actually we are being told that "non-compliant" licenses are no longer being issued as of May 2025. Also I think banks now have the same verification system that spits out any virtual addresses that are not a residential street tax code.

[@ekko3million468]

This guy always give such IMPORTANT INFORMATION. I don’t even benefit directly from a lot of his content because I live in Canada and the laws here are different but I still benefit indirectly from applying what I learn here to what I can in Canada 🇨🇦. Please keep making QUALITY CONTENT like this brother!

[@MARKCANEER]

We need an updated version of this video. Great info. Thank You Bob 🙏👍🐕‍🦺

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

yes because change of address for RealID license still requires two proofs of residential address. When you do your annual renewal for the tabs you have to say what county the vehicle is parked in and where the residential address is and if it is different than the mailing address.

[@ajf5823]

With all the people who are living in their cars, vans, RVs, tents, etc this is a real issue that needs to be addressed. I’ve had seasonal jobs that provide an address so it’s not a problem for me personally. I’ve also had a passport, which works for everything.

[@twatson8812]

Its a damn shame that your birth certificate is not good enough. Nobody should have to have a permanent address this is the land of the free right.

[@raulcruz6601]

Too much freedom for collaterals of debt per HJR 192

[@mantexas9033]

The Union is gonna Union..

[@fm00078]

t watson... think Obama.

[@christhompson3750]

God forbid you are a divorced female who didn't go back to using your maiden name. You have to show why you have a different last name. I was divorced for nearly 40 years and had to get a copy of my marriage license to show a different last name. You have to have that along with your birth certificate now.

[@bobolink39]

@@fm00078 Obama wasn’t in office in 2005. Sorry try again.

[@Angel12199]

I really appreciate the way you give information. I DO NOT think you "babble on" as some ignorant viewer suggested! Please don't change your format. Your personality comes through in your videos. Your personality is what attracts the viewer, keeps us watching and creates a believable, trustworthy relationship with you. You got 100,000 viewers by being YOU! We don't want to watch an automiton who spits out information. We want to watch Bob, our friend, the guy we've come to know and trust. Keep being you Bob. Let the critics make their own channel. You've had it right since you started. You give invaluable information the way a trusted old friend would. Thank you for all you do.

[@dalefifield4269]

You don’t think he babbles? Do you listen? That’s all he does.

[@SolarSailor1967]

I'm leaning towards Montana for residency. It's tough to pass up an 8 year license & permanent registration for $180. Staying in an RV camp 60 days & producing the mountain of paperwork needed are the biggest challenges.

[@mymjctube]

I find with all your tutorials, that you really do care about others. also, your information makes me feel secure & I can't thank you enough!

[@bajajoes1]

Yeah, they told us Social Security #'s would not be used for ID either.....They Lied!

There's a law from the seventies that says you are not required to use your social security for any purpose when it comes to any federal state or local organization do your research and look it up I think it's 76 is when the law that was passed don't quote me on that

[@glassman1533]

If you get a non-compliant drivers license and a Passport Card ($30/10 years) you can use the passport card to get on an airplane or any federal installation. A passport card will fit in your wallet and so long as it is kept in the secure pouch, it will remain secure. The passport card will work for land and sea borders with Canada and Mexico and can be used to sea voyages to most of the Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda such as if taking a cruise or the ferry between St. Thomas USVI and Tortola BVI.

[@singmysong1167]

Is that true today in 2021, friend?

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

my state says as of May 2025 non-compliant drivers licenses will not be issued.

[@BobbiWeb]

I went to South Dakota in December 2016 stayed one night in a motel, took the receipt to DMV and got my real ID compliant drivers license

[@latachia_2981]

Where did you have them send it to?

[@yupitstrue9928]

We are not too far away from being chipped like animals. Thank you for sharing, happy trails to you.

[@GrandpasPlace]

Ok, ill give you a way to get a permanent residence in Texas. Hit the land for sale sites and restrict the search to $1-$1000. You will find land that falls into that category. Some of it is lots in a small town, some of it is land in the country. Most of it will be less than 1 acre. Annual property taxes will be less than the cost of the land in most cases. Not long ago there was several residential lots in a small north Texas town that had no deed restrictions. $800 a lot. Pull in, park your RV on the lot, put up a mailbox, and you are good to go. If I remember correctly you have to live there for 6 months to claim residence. Look down by Van Horn and you can get 5-10 desert acres for under $1000.

[@chocholo135]

maybe everyone need to buy a house together to used that address

[@SouthernPatriot1]

jose garrido lol

[@JuanMartinez-mw5rc]

Hahaha!!!😀

[@AskPiaAkashic]

hahaha good one!

[@gypsyjaki6176]

A mail house

[@AnitaStellium]

Hell yeah!

[@Fwb316]

This is something that has been on my mind for some time. I really don't want to rely on anyone, here in Massachusetts it's hard to find people to help you. I know this is not the same in other states there are people who will help. I don't want to brake any laws I just want to live the last of my days and have no trouble with anyone

[@cerealaugher]

it's hard to find people to help you. I know this is not the same in other states there are people who will help... in every state you're on your own

[@missdesireindependance5194]

Use a hotel or RV park physical address then use a ups address for mailing.

[@ksale22]

The only way to do that is to live in nature without technology and 1st world comforts... AKA the NORMAL way humans have always lived on our earth!

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

@@missdesireindependance5194 I think this would work but an address change for the RealID license still requires two forms of verification. So you need to change your bank address to the RV mailing address and also your health insurance address to the rV mailing address. And maybe if you get a fishing license it won't require to use your current driver's license address but allows you to put in a new address. I'm gonna order a fishing license right now or investigate it - there's a new computer system for those that relies on using the driver's license to verify the fishing license.

[@paulepruss]

Very interesting Bob, thanks. I'm an American citizen and have been living in Australia for the last 26 years so I have no idea about these changes. Well presented and informative. Cheers!

[@CheapRVliving]

The last few years have presented quite a few changes, Paul. It's difficult to keep up even if you are here in the states! I'm glad you found the video useful.

[@maximumwoof8662]

I assume that as a US Citizen, even living abroad that you have to file a US tax return each year, but that you get about a $100,000 USD exclusion amount for income earned on foreign soil, that you don't have to pay US income tax on...

[@zerosparky9510]

Paul , still has the hassle of having to go through the hoops of filing taxes every year with the Federal Gov for sure. and maybe state taxes in some cases. i will be facing this next year.

[@DormantIdeasNIQ]

Bob... no planes flew into the towers... go study this and see that the footage shown on TV was not real, pure montage... this has now been demonstrated without doubts. NO hijackers even existed. ...pure controlled demolition orchestrated by your own government... to shock the people and create the pretext for going to war. Please go study that before you die! do not leave this Earth until you see this clearly! and the owners co-conspirators set up massive double insurance to collect billions on buildings that were basically already condemned!

[@paulepruss]

@@zerosparky9510 Yes, this is true. I moved house in Australia in 1994 and failed to inform the IRS. I hadn't filed for over 25 years. Just got back on track in 2021. Cost a packet but I got a COVID cheque that paid for most of it. What a late reply this is. At least something good came from the 9/11 conspiracy post ;-)

[@crissolomon3478]

I know this is an older video, but you have no idea how many videos I have watched trying to find different info about mail and IDs, you answered all my questions in this one video. 🙌🏼 thank you!!!! I hope you are still doing well! Moving into my car in about 60 days. I won’t be moving around the country, but at least I’ll be able to stay in a place I love and keep my job. ✌🏼

[@stevenjohnson2273]

if the government tells you its not creating a data base, it is.

[@debbyrobertsschabes647]

They love CONTROL and POWER over the people.

[@deidrelockwood3392]

Such great info for someone getting ready to become a nomad. Thank you so much.

[@janetgreen4440]

Hi Bob,. interesting about the drivers license. I am a resident of Texas preparing to become a Nomad in the near future. your videos open alot of questions I had. thanks buddy. I will continue to watch.

[@engineerjay420]

Building 7 never got hit by a plane yet it also fell straight down defying the laws of gravity! Also no video was ever released that showed a plane hitting the Pentagon yet dozens of high definition cameras surround the Pentagon. 13 is a masonic number. I really hope the truth comes out one day.

[@WalkerOne]

Thanks for being fair in your explanation of the real ID. I am not a nomad yet but hope to be in the future.

[@stephenlockecyclonedrifter6876]

Bob you are a font of useful information!

[@CheapRVliving]

Why thank you Stephen Locke Cyclone Drifter!

[@laneclaypool8005]

CheapRVliving Bob, this is unrelated, but I don't know how else to catch your attention. I'm interested in a heat buddy heater, but I saw a video of your's that said the quality isn't the same now. I had the video in my playlists, but KZbin terminated my account for some reason. They never explained why they terminated me.

[@noregretswithkim6729]

I am looking forward to the baby steps to becoming a nomad videos!

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

Thank you Bob. I appreciate all this information. I am preparing right now.

[@bapluda]

Probably the best video on mailing and driver's licenses for nomads. If you are an international nomad though, things become more complex, you may have to surrender your driver's license to get out of jury duty. Because you cannot use the forwarding mailing address on the driver's license, you will not know if you have been summoned for jury duty, this is because the notices are sent to the address on the driver's license. If you can use a family member as a residential address then that's great, you can keep the driver's license.

[@hoboogre8023]

Again, a great deal of sound advice. Trying to impress on my adults sons on much of what you touched on in this vid. But you how well THEY listen. ~lol~ Thanks Bob. Aloha.

[@CheapRVliving]

Sometime the best lessons are learned the hard way Permanent Camper. :) Aloha.

[@poetfederico]

I'm in the throws of "baby steps" looking forward to that video;)

[@SpitOnYourPalm]

Another easy way to get a Real ID license is this. Rent the cheapest room you can find on Craigslist in some college town where you can month to month rent. If you are older, just tell the owner that you are going to take night classes or finishing up some degree. Next, go to a local cell phone company like Bumblebee, or any of those cheap local cell phone providers that do not require a contract, or sign up for cheap internet, DSL or cable modem that does not require a contract. When you get your first bill after signing up, take that bill along with a month to month lease, and or any first class mail posted to you, or a postal service change of address form, and get your real ID license. Pay the 1st months rent and leave, or if you pay at the end of the month just bail!!! lol (oh ya,cancel service and drop off your cable modem at the local office) Forward your mail to PO box or mail forwarding service and hit the road.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

wouldn't it be easier to just change your bank address to your new monthly lease address? Rather than having to cancel some "month to month" contract - those things always have hidden "gotcha" costs. Also my driver's license renewal asks if your vehicle is parked in the same county as your address. So that limits where you could "rent" a cheap place - after that your vehicle would be subject to fines.

[@revolutionaryforall]

Thanks for this video. It was truly interesting. It was an eye opener when you said without the real id your looked at as either homeless or a terrorist.

[@songsungblue779]

I have had Drivers licenses with PO BOXES & PMB (Personal mailboxes like UPS Stores) on driver licenses that didn't have any type of restrictions on it out of Texas and Ohio.

[@isabelmendi3973]

Thank you Bob for the information you are providing this community,

[@WilderhopeAdventures]

I have a Real ID compliant DL for Wyoming where it is tough to gain residency. I will let you know how it goes when I have to renew my DL next month and whether I have to jump through the same hoops as I did the first time. Thankfully my license expires just before I leave for the nomad life so I don't have to worry about it for another four years.

[@colleencarr3470]

A day old or 30 day address is obviously temporary. It’s great that some states operate this way for RVers but it means multiple people who R not family have the same address.

[@jeff7767]

Information update *** Thanks Bob, this video helps me a lot!! To update some of the info here.... If a nomad chooses to go the South Dakota route...for ID and State residency, I was recently told that when you leave SD, you do have a real ID and you are indeed a resident of SD.......BUT......you're still walking away with a PMB address and that will not fly with your banks or with certain other institutions.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

EXCELLENT POINT. From what I can tell - the best route is to get your RealID before you become a Nomad - then when you need to renew your annual vehicle tabs you still need to verify where your car is parked - in what county - and if your mailing address is different than your residential address. So you would need a monthly campground in the county where your vehicle is parked - at least to renew the license - and transfer your bank address to that monthly campground. I honestly don't see any way around this because you can't transfer your bank account later on to a "virtual" mailing address without it getting flagged by the bank computer system. Only if your bank allows you to have two addresses - just like the DMV - one for mailing and one residential.

[@strawhatchronicles1211]

Thank you for helping us make the move. Barry and I just bought our RV and are getting ready to get started. Take care. Joanne

[@allenpeck8239]

Mr. Wells, First, I want to say thank you, and very much. This was a great video for me to happen upon right now. See, I will be becoming a nomad within the next six months or so. By total choice, I must add... And judging from your quite apparent love of the life, I've made a sound decision. I was just browsing, looking for a good source of info, and here on KZbin, I have found just that! Great.Stuff!! I just subscribed, and again, Thank You... Allen

[@raulcruz6601]

What you are doing is renewing your contract with DC as collateral for the national debt.Use your thumb print on the scanners available at the ports of entry. That's the most real id and is free. It works

[@dewboy910]

I'm glad I just renewed my passport!

[@knifemonster7548]

Bob, as usual you are awesome!!!

[@sallymulcare5254]

Good question!

[@marirose756]

In another vlog, Bob, you mentioned you domicile in NV but register your vehicle in AZ bc it’s much, much more affordable. How are you able to do that? I’ve really been wondering since I saw your initial vlog on the issue. Thnx in advance for replying. Not a nomad yet but looking forward to it. Thanks for all you do to educate us! 😊💜

[@comfortouch]

He owns land in AZ. IDK why he bothers with NV at all except maybe because there's no state income tax.

[@22tcm34]

You are and a good man thanks for all your information

[@servicedogchopper7613]

In Florida, I have never seen the RV park on the list, though was never looking. We sign up for voter registeration with your driver's licence here. When you sign up for a DL. I lived with my dad and they took, and gave me a federally complaint driver's licence, a note written by my dad that I lived with him and he was with me. He had to sign it within a certian date and have certian wording. I don't remember if they required him to be there but I didn't have a utility bill, or any bill. So that worked for me. I can see someone having friends or relative do that for them and having a federal compliant driver's licence.

[@ladybugsarah6671]

Missouri is not so far federally ID compliant...only way is to apply for passport...I know I've tried to get that gold seal...they the "dmv" will say they dont know what I'm talking about. ..and time is up Jan 2018. ..without a passport I would not be able to get on a plane or go in a federal building etc...and actually a post office is federal..think about that. What a world we live in. 😞just saying

[@raulcruz6601]

You was borned with an undeniable proof of your identity. Your thumb print. Ask for the id scanner and DO NOT GIVE THEM EXPLANATIONS

[@KelliepbAclecticChannel]

State of Pennsylvania hands drivers license right there when photographed. but great information on other states.

[@thomas9834]

Also, in Nevada, if you have a friend or relative with a current VALID Nevada Drivers License or ID Card with the correct Residential Address printed on the front of the identification, that person may go with you to the DMV and vouch for you living with them at that address-They just present that License or Id and be that person and That's it... =) Also, In Oregon, six months of rv park receipts are required to prove residence.... But again, any friend or relative with an Oregon License or ID may accompany you to the DMV office, present that identification at the window with you, so long as you have all of the other documentation you require, that will be your proof of residence

[@barefootincactus]

Got my new ID out of Oregon, which is not Real ID compliant yet, so I will use my passport card, just renewed, if I need to. So glad I did that before I sold my house. I have to say I think the paperwork part of the nomad life is the hardest part to get through. Should be joining the nomad life in the next 10 days after one more repair on the Expedition. Thank you for another informative video.

[@CheapRVliving]

Kathy, given the hoops recently put in place I encourage everyone who can to take care of these matters prior to hitting the road. Thank you for watching, congratulations on starting your journey!

[@GRAMMIEDEBI]

Great videos Bob. Very informative. Especially this series.

[@vincentgarzoli3197]

There is also a Passport ID Card that is considered Real ID compliant since it is issued by the Federal Government. It is as easy (arguably even a little easier) as obtaining a Passport.

[@Chickmamapalletfarm]

I love this video! Bob, you wound up giving quite a civics lesson as well as how to be a nomad.

[@e.h.lipton73]

Thank you GW and COMPANY!

[@chrism.522]

Great video. Glad you mentioned Nevada. I want to move to Las Vegas

[@LiveAuthenticLiveIntentional]

As always awesome video & content Bob!

[@CheapRVliving]

Thanks for watching LALI!

[@monkeynumbernine]

Minnesota did not issue a real id compliant license when I renewed a couple of months ago... but I am going to get a passport

[@remirez2k3]

just a note Portland Oregon if you go to Transition projects homeless day center they can issue you a letter of residancy for Oregon and portland ...that will allow you a REAL ID compliant address and it costs very little to get the Drivers liscence here ...as well most of hte city charges for parking BUT there are places if you look around the city that one can freely park and boondock while waiting for the ID to come in the 7-14 days in the city.

[@treedeblue]

Is this still the case?

[@remirez2k3]

@@treedeblue from my understanding yes if need more info come to street roots Monday or Wednesday and speak to me personally

[@treedeblue]

@@remirez2k3 I just might I always wanted to live in Oregon my fav license plate along with new Mexico's. I'll have my van by mid winter thanx Tina

[@remirez2k3]

@@treedeblue most welcome dear

[@Toluca47]

I don't know if this has been mentioned. I got a South Dakota license two years ago, with the gold star. I used My Dakota Address, and got my driver's license, library card, and registered to vote all in a day. However, my drivers license has a "PMB" before the box number, which signifies "Personal Mail Box." You cannot buy a handgun with a PMB address. I recently tried at two gun stores, I called three other gun stores, and finally I called the ATF. You must have a physical address to pass the background check. Apparently, you could buy a handgun the past with "PMB", but not anymore. The two gun stores I went to wouldn't even bother filling out the background check once they saw my drivers license with the "PMB." Also, the requirements to get a drivers license without the "PMB" address are more stringent.

[@CheapRVliving]

rrthat is very useful information Toluca47, thank you for posting.

[@neeneec5394]

south Dakota is so desperate.. all you need to do is stay at a state park for 1 night and show the DMV your receipt then they'll give you car plates and DL. Edit.. oh he just mentioned it.

[@A.S2400]

Toluca47 too bad. I love SD !

[@DormantIdeasNIQ]

in SD, it will cost you around $500 to get everything you need, mail forwarding, address, etc... and you will have to visitthe place that does all that for you once a year...

[@johnpaulgarzaniti5065]

I live in Florida For years my drivers license was my business address which was my UPS address. UPS has mail boxes are not po boxes but street addresses. So my UPS box address was a street address, was my business addres,s and was my drivers license address. The state of Florida accepted my business address for drivers license but would not accept it for voter registration.

[@klouism1]

Great information Bob thank you.

[@Sharon-pb7so]

Actually you can get on a plane with that ID you have, Bob. You will get extra screening but you won't be denied access. You'll be run through ncic etc.... after that you're good to go, just give yourself an extra half hour at the airport.

[@raulcruz6601]

THUMB PRINT SCANNER

[@eapj12]

The $30.00 in South Dakota residence, it would cost you a lot of gas to get there, so 1 day in Las vegas would probably be cheaper

[@raymondjuancito4333]

great advice Bob thank you... especially the end of your segment. here in Pennsylvania which is not in compliance and the legislature has until 2018 to be federally in compliance. another thing you missed is that you may not even be able to get on any transportation such as Amtrak or Interstate busing.i have experienced this while trying too go from South pa too n.y. state ..too bury a relative...hoops are me before the r.v.

[@CheapRVliving]

Thanks for sharing your experience Raymond.

[@suzymeister]

Bob, your "friend" is awesome!

[@N8tivePatriot565]

@1:50 That's how it is on indian reservations. we have to go to the post office to get our mail.

[@orionevans10]

For younger people looking for a drivers license that lasts awhile, you can check out arizona. It used to be anytime after 16, your license didn't need to be renewed until you were 65. (Mine needs to be renewed in 2046 for the first time, but photos need to be redone every 12 years). I was just double checking to see if it was still the same, it looks like they might have changed it to only 50 and then you start having to renew every 5 years. So just wanted to give some people an option for a longer time before renewal, so even if you're 30, your first renewal wouldn't be for 20 years!

[@StephanieGdwll]

4 years later…. Not sure if it was then, but you have to have a physical address in Arizona.

[@leethebee1560]

Hi Bob I believe you can use your property tax records, or proof of ownership.. then you can register to vote....

[@zerosparky9510]

thanks for the video. seeing what options are for me, as going out of country for around 15--18 months i think.

[@zerosparky9510]

oh i live in the state of KY. right now the Real ID act for license does not go into effect until 2019. when i am out of country. just great.

[@oscarmosca1234]

thanks for the video. I will be moving to el Salvador next year and I am starting to thing about ways to file my income taxes. according to the American embassy there are tax attorney in el Salvador that I can hire for this. but eventually my license is going to expire ( in 8 years) and this is where your video comes in handy. I will probably ask for help from friends or my kids if they are responsible enough to work out a deal with them. I will also retire from the army after 21 years next year. thanks again for your sharing your knowledge.

[@leegrass6954]

What about social security needing an address? They send mail to your mailing address on occasion and don’t accept a PO Box. They could stop depositing your checks in your checking account.

[@nomadgurle]

I use the post office address and use my box number as “suite” , and it was fine, I asked the post office for permission and they said fine. It was a small post office in the country.

[@warriorfortruth2838]

Good lord thats crazy its went too far great information bob thanks its so complicated take a lot of research it all to find a state for residency.

[@CheapRVliving]

It's crazy complicated, but worth it!

[@christophereverett5695]

arizona used to issue anyone a drivers license with a reciept from a rv park or a motel but it had to be for longer then 1 night or day

[@roxanapanaro252]

Bob, how do you do your income taxes? do you use online program? I was wondering how your new van Reno is?

[@alainarchambault2331]

Guess I'm lucky to be Canadian, I can run south over the winter for 6 months, and return over the summer. That is when things get back to normal.

[@chrisbarclay7376]

About jury duty..... here's a little known fact. I live in New York City. I get the summons to appear.... I go down for my interview..... and just by accident, I speak to the right person. He's an official in uniform. He tells my that because of my age (79) I do not have to appear and can just go home if that's what I wish to do. He makes a copy of my drivers license.... and went home. Never heard from them again. I don't know what that maximum age is but I'm well above it. Other than that there is no indication that this rule exists. So if your above a certain age there might be the same limit in your state.

[@neeneec5394]

Chris Barclay every time they've sent me letters for jury duty I either wrote back that its against my religion or I can not afford the time off from work. its worked every time.

[@bajajoes1]

Tell them you believe in JURY NULLIFICATION and see how quick you're dismissed!

[@sherrifleming456]

actually all states have an age limit to where you do not have to do jury duty I live in Ohio and the age of 74 it states right on the summons a little part you tear off and send back asking whether you have moved out of the county or if you're a convicted felon or if your over the age of 70 for that automatically get you out of jury duty I guess you could serve if you wanted to but you do not have to after a certain age

[@chuckspeer2163]

Thankyou bob for all the information

[@alanb76]

Hi Bob. Watch that Sun, getting a bit burned there! Thanks for the info. Interesting how complicated it is getting.

[@CheapRVliving]

I got a big desert hat, the trick is in remembering to put it on.

[@alanb76]

Yes, and the shade is inconvenient for the camera, but at other times gives some protection.

[@suzy-qtravels9202]

The best information out here!

[@stefansmythe8730]

Great story about the 19 high-jackers. Humpty Dumpty is another of my favorite fairy tales.

[@michaelfleming213]

Get a P.O. box #, use the address of post office on your Liscense! We did, and were Nomads for 1 year! Good Luck!

[@sharimoore55]

P o box won’t work when you vote. You need a residence address. Real ID act allows for a real ID compliant driver license. Real ID driver license and social security card is proof of residence. A passport will allow entry onto airplanes or blm or national parks (federal land) or federal building.

[@MrEroshan]

One problem, if you register to vote, you are put on the jury list for the county. You may be asked to serve on a jury, if you don't get the notice in time to explain non-compliance a bench warrant will be issued for contempt of court.

[@maximumwoof8662]

in california, if you get a california drivers license or an id card, the id # on either would be the same, tied to the person.. in any event, you will get a jury duty summons as well

[@susansisson366]

In Monterey County, CA, I forgot to appear for a jury duty day. I wasn't flouting the law, I simply forgot to make an appearance. Nothing happened. That was seven years ago. I'm always registered to vote, that's important, but they haven't pestered me in all the years since. It's been great!

[@keyboardslave]

In Michigan, if you have an ID or a driver license, you're put on the jury duty list - doesn't matter if you register to vote or not.

[@sponge850bobette7]

Hello Bob thank you I am an avid follower. I am Canadian and each province has it’s own way to handle car registration and home base identification. In Quebec we have universal health, medication, no fault car insurance, etc. Basically we have to get back to Quebec every 6 months physically. I will alway’s have a physical home ie with a physically address. I have a 10 year Canadian passport, Quebec driver’s driving license and vehicicle immatriculation + insurance coverage. Long way to say: will I be ok since I will being paying taxes, utility, etc ?

[@ramblingruby8027]

Bob, I have had a FL driver license for 35 years, went to renew and they stated I had to have a birth certificate. I have never had a birth certificate but have a passport. It was strange I can get a passport with my documentation but not a renewal of my license which I have had for so long.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Ruby Colwell, I got my 1st passport in 1970 and had to have a certified copy of my birth certificate, naturalization papers, or consular report of birth. I became a passport agent in the 1990's, and documentation proving place of birth or citizenship had not changed. For people who do not have one of these proofs, there are other ways to have your citizenship verified on a case-by-case basis. You would have had to provide something, even if you don't have a birth cert. If you got a passport without showing the Dept. of State that you were in fact a U.S. citizen, then they made a HUGE mistake.

[@ramblingruby8027]

I had enough proof, my relatives that swore I was born, and school records from the time I was five years old. Having a birth certificate would have been easier.

[@jeanwarech4982]

Michael. RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ Call or write to the Capital of the state you were born. Bureau of vital statistics.

[@raulcruz6601]

GET THAT ON WRITING AND BE A FREE MAN ON THE LAND. YOU HAVE NO IDEA THE PRESENT YOU WAS GIVEN

[@marymontague1879]

Ramblingruby a birth certificate is a cestu que vi trust bond.

[@tazmun]

Unfortunately I've found out registering to vote coincides with being called for jury duty. Jury duty if I even managed to know I'd been called in time to respond would likely be an extreme inconvenience depending on where I was physically at. More likely I'd be in contempt of court because I didn't even know I'd been called up for jury duty.

[@janicehart5397]

When I was notified of jury duty, it was by mail and they sent me an e-mail also.

[@karenjh5883]

tazmun Just an FYI that many states use DMV records as well as Voters registration for Jury duty. Washington and Oregon I know do.

[@aprildamski7372]

Thank you Bob! Very informative!

[@lacsa727]

Luv it!! Awesome educational VLog. than-U Bob

[@CheapRVliving]

Thanks for watching lacsa727!

[@salemk.3098]

if you don’t own a rv and stay in a hotel in South Dakota for one night, do you still need to fill out the affidavit saying that you’ll be traveling outside SD in your rv temporarily or is there a different affidavit for non rv owners?

[@donnagagne3813]

Thank you Bob-- just what I needed to know :)

[@2legit2quit70]

for my ID i asked them if I could use my RV as the address. I said my address was 1968 Winnebago

[@citylife2394]

That's funny. What was there reply? Better yet, 1968 Winnebago Drive.

[@raulcruz6601]

PO BOX as the truck drivers do. But you have to pick your mail at general post main personally

[@Veghead]

..and ? How far did you get ?

[@LOUDsigh]

Lol

[@forestanderson3267]

I used my land deed I own my place you can also use any canseled letter

[@jackbrown8052]

Also once you get a real ID driver's license, passport and social security card photo copy them and keep copies so that if you lose one or all it will be easier to get them replaced.

[@minervagaraynieves7220]

Thanks for that excellent information

[@susananderson9619]

I will be getting a post office box in the county I'm working in.

[@frankalvareziii8289]

You Rock Bob.

[@llcase31]

passports and driver's licenses expire.. You have to show current proof of residency to renew.. I think that could pose a problem come renewal time, especially if you signed an affidavit promising to become a resident, the 1st time around.. Times are getting tougher for freedom of movement and lifestyle here..

[@charlyaurelia1801]

Says nothing about proof of address at time of renewal here : travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/renew-by-mail.html

[@krisballard541]

This is important information!

[@rostamanFoSho]

One snag is if you get called in for jury duty.

[@e.h.lipton73]

When your down in Texas; Bob Wells is still the King! Let's go down to Honduras or Brazil,, those folk's are moving here,, might be a bit more liberty freedom and room!

[@clubmike2910]

In Missouri our new Gov. is taking a wait and see approach to real id. Our DL are not approved for federal buildings or airports. I guess it is time to get a passport.