Yes, I am aware that the REAL-ID Act has not been placed into the States, but nonetheless, that's what this diary is about.
I officially do not exist. While I was homeless, my NYS ID expired, and with nothing but a mail-drop to receive mail and my paychecks, I could not get it re-issued. Now, I find, that I cannot get a new ID because my old ID is no longer valid. My passport is not acceptable, because NJ only lets three years go by after it expires before they say "tough shit".
I also need a passport. See a problem here?
My experience with REAL-ID over the last few days has been a nightmare. There is no provision for people in my situation, those of us who have gone from homeless to housed, as I pointed out in an earlier diary, that the homeless become a permanent underclass, a commodity for the "homeless advocates" to make money on.
TO BE CLEAR, I AM ON NO GOV'T ASSISTANCE. NO ONE HELPED ME, GET TO WHERE I AM NOW. I pay my own bills, and I pay taxes. yet, I cannot get Identification.
So, any ideas as to how I can get my ID re-issued without having an ID?