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I have more than 5 years of clean driving record in the US. But I have 2 problems in my US driver´s license:
1. My first name became last and vice versa
2. There is a spelling mistake in my DL
3. My DL is expired!
Is there any way this problem can be solved? I dont want to wait a year to take the road test! Besides insurance for new drivers in Canada ruptures pockets.
I´ve been a clean driver for more than 10 years and I dont want to begin from the beginning.
[06-10-2007,14:48]
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Almost Perfect!! |
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(in reply to: Issue with US driver's license)
AP,
Not sure what problem you´re wanting to correct. If it´s your U.S. license, I would go to the nearest DMV (department of motor vehicles) office and have them make the name corrections in the database as well as issue you a new, valid license. Better to do this now to clarify and correct your information in advance of exchanging to a Canadian licence.
You also should not be driving around with an expired license. Better to have an up-to-date U.S. license with all necessary road tests done there, rather than having to start from scratch without a driving record or road test in Canada. If everything is up-to-date with your U.S. license and if you provide them with your U.S. driving history abstract (record), the Canadian province will issue you a class G (best) licence right away with no additional tests needed. Especially since you have a clean 10 year history.
[06-10-2007,17:50]
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Richard |
(in reply to: Issue with US driver's license)
Richard is absolutely correct. I don´t think it´ll take more than 20$ or so to re-issue a new license with correct spell.
[06-10-2007,20:25]
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Departed_Canadian |
(in reply to: Issue with US driver's license)
Almost Perfect!! is already in Canada. He said he landed.
How can he get a renewed US corrected license if he is not a resident in US anymore ????
[06-10-2007,23:06]
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CBV333 |
(in reply to: Issue with US driver's license)
That´s a good point, didn´t realize that.
He still can get his driving records, not sure if the spelling mistake can be taken care of.
I don´t that think if the spell mistake is not serious there will be any problem. From my, my wife, anotehr freind´s experiecne it seems they just give a overlook at the records for a minute without any hard look. Spell mistkae can be explained and should be acceptable.
My name is spelled wrong in wife´s PP (instead of OO, it was printed as U). She has been using that one for her Canadian PR, all other US Visa..status update (TD/H4) as my spouse.
[06-10-2007,23:36]
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Departed_Canadian |
(in reply to: Issue with US driver's license)
Absolutely CBV!! I am in Canada and holding Indian passport, I need visa to enter the US. This is my BIG problem.
I am in the process of getting a renewed license but wonder if name corrections will be made in my absence! I care less about the spelling but the jumble is causing a hurdle in getting license in Canada.
I need luck... I hope US SOS will accept if I fax them my passport copy!
Thnx nyways guys for ur inputs... Will keep you posted if something good happens.
[07-10-2007,03:04]
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Almost Perfect!! |
(in reply to: Issue with US driver's license)
Mr. Perfect
Contact the state that issued the license to see if you can renew same by Mail. Each province issues it own driver licenses so I suggest you go just outside of major population centres and you will get to speak to someone directly.
Depending on the province that you are in they may have a reciprocal agreement to switch the drivers license for you. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Contact the big banks I know they have the lowest Insurance rates and you can check their rates on-line.
Roy
www.cvimmigration.com
[07-10-2007,10:19]
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Roy |
(in reply to: Issue with US driver's license)
Thanks Roy.
I am eligible to renew my license by mail. I am in Ontario and they switch the US license. But first the problem of first name last name jumble is to be solved. As you advised, I will try in other provinces if nothing works in Ontario.
[07-10-2007,15:04]
[**.57.60.69]
Almost Perfect!! |
