Now I wait to be called. Letter and number. Some letter/number moving much faster than others. I assume appointments fastest since I breeze in.

Number called. Up to the clerk's stand. Examines my IDs and residency. Eye test.

She says "You have had a license?"

Yes. But, it was suspended and expired. It is not longer suspended, but it was expired.

Why was it suspended?

Uninspected vehicle.

"Yes. I see that on the record." [I am surprised that info was there.]


Do I have the old license.

Yes.

Hand it to her. Examines it. Furious typing. Stand for a picture. Try it again.

Then, suddenly and to my profound surprise ...

THEY PRINT ME A LICENSE!!!!