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Canuckistanian

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7. $13.50 filing fee???

Sat Aug 18, 2012, 07:32 PM

Aug 2012

Since when do official documents cost THAT much? And for a one-purpose use only?

That's outrageous. They try to discourage you AND they add to their coffers.

This alone will discourage practically ALL but the most motivated poor voters. Who, incidentally, usually vote (D)

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The Pennsylvania Photo ID application... How long would it take YOU to get all your papers ready? [View all] reformist2 Aug 2012 OP

Two proofs of citizenship plus two proofs of residency - that's be tough for me hedgehog Aug 2012 #1

I guess I shouldn't wear my Lady Gaga anime/manga lenses? ilikeitthatway Aug 2012 #23

There is already a whole story going on about PA and ID here at DU. SoapBox Aug 2012 #2

I have it in my wallet right this minute - it would be no hardship at all for me to produce it 1-Old-Man Aug 2012 #3

If you are already registered to vote, can't you vote absentee, by mail. sammytko Aug 2012 #4

Besides taking a driver's test ... earthside Aug 2012 #5

You do have to show the same identification to get a driver's licence or state ID ilikeitthatway Aug 2012 #22

Two seconds, but I am a rare bird nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #6

$13.50 filing fee??? Canuckistanian Aug 2012 #7

Any way to make a quick buck ilikeitthatway Aug 2012 #21

An adult should have emilyg Aug 2012 #8

Plus most places require official ID to cash a check Raine Aug 2012 #9

Maybe so, but 10-12% of adults don't have a photo ID. reformist2 Aug 2012 #11

I am not sure how much a passport is but I don't think it is cheap. Think about it. Most CTyankee Aug 2012 #10

There are the same requirements here in Georgia RebelOne Aug 2012 #12

Just to renew? I can do mine on-line in Texas. sammytko Aug 2012 #13

I hate you. ilikeitthatway Aug 2012 #20

Same in California Retrograde Aug 2012 #33

I had my travel wallet stolen in Turin, Italy several years ago and it was a pain in the butt. CTyankee Aug 2012 #34

Yup when I applied for a license the very first time all I showed was my baptism certificate Raine Aug 2012 #35

Real ID act sets the standards for all the states. sammytko Aug 2012 #14

these are FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ProdigalJunkMail Aug 2012 #15

I know, just found out by researching! sammytko Aug 2012 #16

you also need to bring your patience if TX is anything like GA ProdigalJunkMail Aug 2012 #17

I'm only angry with the states that are linking this to voting rights. reformist2 Aug 2012 #18

This is really funny, because I just went and got my ID in PA yesterday ilikeitthatway Aug 2012 #19

"If you collect a check, don't you have to show identification..." BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #24

We don't have to show ID in Texas if you have your voter card sammytko Aug 2012 #28

I understand that the "Voting Only" ID does not require a birth cert. Just SSN and a piece of mail RBInMaine Aug 2012 #25

They only announced that right before the trial in July BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #26

How can they make it up as they go along like this? Wouldn't every change require a new law? reformist2 Aug 2012 #27

They call it "clarifying the regulations and guidance related to implementing the law" n/t BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #29

A current weapons permit. Of course! Amak8 Aug 2012 #30

Read the law. The fee will be waived for those without a BC. The DoT Center will send for your BC. WinkyDink Aug 2012 #31

Been there, done that Fla_Democrat Aug 2012 #32

This is the same list Utah has LadyHawkAZ Aug 2012 #36

Well, I have most of those documents plus a marriage license in a file, but that's not the point REP Aug 2012 #37

Took me 60 days to get copy of NY birth certificate, and the seal was not "raised." Ship of Fools Aug 2012 #38

No raised seal? No voting rights for you! reformist2 Aug 2012 #39

Other document(s) you might need... Rhythm Aug 2012 #40

I would be out. At the moment I do not have a bc with raised seal and I do not have any bills jwirr Aug 2012 #41