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I'm in Texas. I was a college student here, but I'm originally from New York. My NY ID expired, so I needed to get a new one in Texas. Seems simple enough, right?I couldn't do it.The first thing you have to prove is your identity.There are three ways an individual can verify his/her identity:Bring one item listed in the “Primary Identity Documents” category orBring two items listed in the “Secondary Identity Documents” category orBring one item listed in the “Secondary Identity Documents” category and two documents listed in the “Supporting Identity Documents” categoryThe primary documents areTexas driver license or Texas identification card not expired more than 2 years. Proof of citizenship will be required if not previously establishedNot from TexasUnexpired U.S. passport book or cardDidn't have a passport. Passports are very expensive, by the way…U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization (N-560, N-561, N-645, N-550, N-55G, N-570 or N-578)Born in the USUnexpired Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services document with verifiable data and identifiable photo, such as one of the following:U.S. Citizen Identification Card (I-179 or I-197)Permanent Resident Card (I-551)Foreign passport with attached temporary I-551 (immigrant visa endorsed with ADIT stamp)Temporary Resident Identification Card (I-688)Employment Authorization Card (I-766)U.S. Travel Document (I-327 or I-571)Advance Parole Document (I-512 or I-512L)I-94 stamped Sec. 208 Asylee with photoI-94 stamped Sec. 207 Refugee with photoRefugee Travel Letter with photo, stamped by Customs and Border ProtectionAmerican Indian Card (I-872)Northern Mariana card (I-873)Foreign passport with attached visa and Form I-94None of these apply to anyone born in the USUnexpired U.S. military ID card for active duty, reserve or retired personnel with identifiable photoCivilianAs a civilian born in the US outside of Texas, I had none of these.In fact, any young, poor would-be voter will likely have none of these, even if they are born in Texas.How about two secondary documents?Original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a State Bureau of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency from a U.S. state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or a Canadian provinceNOTE: Because Puerto Rican statute provides that Puerto Rican birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 are no longer valid, the Department cannot recognize these birth certificates as proof of identification or lawful presence. For more information please select the following link. http://prfaa.pr.gov/birthcertificatesnd2.aspFor U.S. citizens born abroad—Certificate of Report of Birth (DS-1350 or FS-545) or Consular Report of Birth (FS-240) issued by the U.S. Department of StateOriginal or certified copy of a court order with name and date of birth indicating a name and/or gender change from a U.S. state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or a Canadian provinceObviously no one is going to have both of the first two, since you can't be born both in and out of the US. You only have the third one if you've legally changed your name and/or gender, which I have not. The “two secondary documents” option is pretty insincere.I didn't actually have a copy of my birth certificate though, so that excludes me completely. It costs about $40 to get a copy of your birth certificate and takes weeks. For someone living paycheck-to-paycheck, that's not an option.But wait, there's more!I also had to prove residency. That requires two separate documents. Let's see how I did…Any of the following documents will be accepted to verify an individual’s Texas residency. The two documents provided must be issued by different companies or agencies. For example, an individual may not use a water bill and an electricity bill from the same company.NOTE: Remember, all documents presented must contain the individual’s name and Texas residential address.Current deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or a residential rental/lease agreementYes, I have a lease agreement. That's one!Valid, unexpired Texas voter registration cardNo. New to the stateTexas motor vehicle registration or titleNo carTexas boat registration or titleNo boat eitherConcealed Handgun License (CHL) or License to Carry (LTC)No gun eitherUtility statement (including electric, water, natural gas, satellite TV, cable TV or noncellular phone bill) dated within 90 days of the date of applicationRenting a campus dorm. No utility billsSelective Service cardHas my NY addressMedical or health cardNY addressCurrent homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy or homeowner’s or renter’s insurance statementRenting a dorm. Didn't have renter’s insurance.Current automobile insurance policy or an automobile insurance statementNo carTexas high school, college or university report card or transcript for the current school yearMy first semester. No grades yet.W-2 or 1099 tax form from the current tax yearFiled in NYMail from financial institutions; including checking, savings, investment account and credit card statements dated within 90 days of the date of applicationBroke college students don't get this kind of mail.Mail from a federal, state, county or city government agency, or a third-party representing a government agency dated within 90 days of the date of applicationNothing…Current automobile payment bookletNo carPre-printed paycheck or payment stub dated within 90 days of the date of applicationStudentCurrent documents issued by the U.S. military indicating residence addressCivilianDocument from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicating the applicant's recent release or paroleNo criminal record.Current Form DS2019, I-20 or a document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesBorn in the USVeteran's Health Identification Card (VHIC)CivilianLetter of Texas residency issued by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD)Still no criminal recordThat's it… I only had one of the two documents necessary. I had to wait until I went back to NY to get a new ID.If you are homeless, staying with friends/family, living in a shelter, couch surfing, etc… you have none of these and cannot get a Texas state ID.Some of the other acceptable forms of voter identification may be easier for certain individuals, but this is hardly a “minor hassle”.

Marriage certificate replacements are handled by the New York State Department of Health’s Vital Records office, for marriages recorded anywhere in the state other than New York City. You have two options for ordering your replacement from wherever you are.You can order it by mail. First, complete and print this form: https://www.health.ny.gov/forms/doh-4382.pdf. Next, send said form, a photocopy of your license, state-issued nondriver ID, passport, or US military ID, along with a Personal Check, Postal Money Order, or Certified Check made payable to NYS Department of Health (in the amount of $30 per copy needed) to:New York State Department of HealthVital Records Certification UnitP.O. Box 2602Albany, NY 12220-2602You can do the same thing online. To access their online order form, go here: Marriage Certificates. Then follow the instructions as directed. It will cost $45 per copy, plus a flat $8 processing fee for the transaction itself

New York doesn`t offer reciprocity. Certifications or registry ID cards from other states are not accepted.Nevada is currently one of the most liberal states in the Union regarding the use of medical and recreational cannabis. For this reason, it recognizes out-of-state medical marijuana cards, including those from California. Thus if you are visiting Las Vegas from California, the arrangement means that you absolutely CAN use your medical marijuana card to obtain cannabis from a dispensary.If you’re interested in getting a New York medical marijuana card, the following steps will guide you through the process:1. The first step is to determine whether you meet the residency criteria for the program. In order to participate in New York’s medical marijuana program, you must be able to demonstrate current residency in New York State. Temporary residents who are receiving treatment in New York for a qualifying medical condition may demonstrate residency by providing a lease, utility bill, hospital bill, or other documentation as approved by the Department of Health.2. If you live in New York and you have a qualifying medical condition, you are eligible to apply for your medical marijuana card. Patients diagnosed with any of the following medical conditions are eligible to apply for a patient certification:Chronic PainPTSDNeuropathyInflammatory Bowel DiseaseEpilepsyParkinson’s DiseaseHuntington’s DiseaseALSCancerHIV/AIDSMultiple SclerosisSpinal Cord Injury with SpasticityAny condition for which an opioid could be prescribedThe associated or complicating conditions include:Cachexia/Wasting SyndromeOpioid Use DisorderSevere or Chronic painSevere NauseaSevere or Persistent Muscle SpasmsSeizuresAdditional qualifying conditions are being considered and added to the program on an ongoing basis.3. If you can prove NY residency and you have a qualifying medical condition, the next step is to obtain a patient certification from a participating physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner. When discussing medical marijuana with your care provider, it’s important to be honest about your health situation and explain why you believe medical marijuana treatment will be beneficial to you. If they agree to approve you for the program, they must submit a patient certification form on your behalf.4. Once you’ve received your patient certification, you’ll need to complete an online patient application for the medical marijuana program. The first step is to create an account at The Official Website of New York State and click on ”Health Applications” then “Medical Marijuana Data Management System” in order to access the online application form. The form will request basic information from you including your proof of New York residency. If your application is approved, you’ll receive your new york medical card in the mail.