I lost my license a year and a half ago and it expired like 9 months ago. I figured I would have my shit taken care of and just renew when I get my DL reinstated but it hasn't happened yet so I need a regular ID card (which I will probably only need for a month at most before I get my DL back).
The ID costs 28 dollars, but I heard of this form called DL 937 which gives a reduce fee for an ID card (makes it 7$). This is California, and since I'm currently on unemployment and EBT I assumed it would be easy to get this form and get an ID.
So First I asked the social worker, she never heard of it, they redirected me to Calworks, who said that SS should have the form. So I called them back and the lady in the front never heard of it either, I asked to speak to her manager or 'officer of the day' and they said cal works should have it. So I called back CW who told me they do not have the form and if SS doesn't have the form then I guess I need to go to the DMV (makes sense I guess, it is a DMV form right?). I call the DMV line and there is an automated bullshit service, I finally get through it and ask slowly and clearly 'FORM D-L-9-3-7' and it just can't understand me. After 3 attempts it says goodbye. I call back, this time it understands me and they send me a form.
It takes about a week and it's mailed to my previous address so my mom brings it over. Guess what, its the standard DL 44 renewal form (should I expect anything less from the DMV?)..
So since the DMV is on the way to SS, I stop by (lol big mistake). I wait in the line just to get to the front info desk for about 25 minutes. Get to the counter and the lady says that form is not at the DMV and it's at wherever, because it needs to be signed by an 'eligibility worker' (whatever that is) and brought to the dmv. At this point i'm starting to get angry. I tell her to ask a manager, because I've been calling and running around all over only to get passed off to the next place who thinks the last place has the damned form. So she starts callin the supervisor, but he shows up behind her all the sudden and reaffirms that the form is at the SS...
I turn in some paperwork there, and ask about the form. The girl at the front remembers my multiple phone calls at this point and understands everything but just doesn't know where to get it. I tell her they should find out because nobody knows and it says to go here on the DMV site as well as the people at CW and the DMV. http://dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm+ Show Spoiler +
Reduced-fee ID card
You may pay a reduced application fee for an original or renewal identification card if you meet income requirements from a public assistance program. If you are eligible, the governmental or non-profit program will give you a completed Verification for Reduced Fee Identification Card form (DL 937) to take to DMV to apply for your reduced fee identification card.
See your local public assistance program agency for information about eligibility requirements and obtaining a DL 937 form.
So, I've clearly already invested more than the cost of 28 measly dollars to save 20. Now it's my quest to find and reveal this form to the internet/public as a service to the California people. I'm hoping I can find it online and print out a shit load of copies and drop them at the DMV and the SS building and tell them to get their shit together.
Google searches bring up next to nothing. Anyone have any ideas where to find this ethereal DL 937 form?
Please listen through the options and make a decision, if none of the options suit you please press pound.
To contact the DMV, press 1 To contact the CW, press 2 To contact the SS, press 3 To contact the DMV and be told nothing, press 4 To contact the CW and be told nothing, press 5 To contact the SS and be told nothing, press 6 To contact all other public institutions related to this idea, and be told nothing, press 7 To make a thread of Team liquid, please press 8 To actually get an answer, press 9 followed by pound. When prompted, please then fax your dog a picture of a cat. If your dog starts howling and growling please press 007. If he does not, you should probably get a new dog as he seems to be a pussy.
Implementation Whenever clients request our Agency to provide them with a DL 937, the following must occur:
Client Contacts Eligibility Worker (EW) and requests a “Verification for Reduced Fee Identification Card” (DL 937) to obtain a California ID at a reduced rate. Eligibility Worker (EW) • Completes and signs the DL 937. • Informs the client that the form must be hand carried to the DMV no later than 60 days of the issuance date. • Mails the form to the client or makes an appointment for the client to pick the form up at the office. • Documents in CalWIN Case Comments that the DL 937 was mailed to the client. or that the client came into the office to pick up the form. NOTE: Informs the client that Medi-Cal only recipients are NOT eligible. Client • Takes form DL 937 to the DMV. • Applies for California ID at a reduced rate. DMV • Obtains form DL 937. • Issues the California ID at a reduced rate of $7.00
I hate doing all these kind of procedures. Getting my chinese resident visa was a pain in the ass. I understand it can be complicated and they may need to go through a lot of verifications, but when people at the front have no idea of what you're looking for, it's hard not to become violent.
Btw, when I read this, I understand that it's useless to print out the form for other people as the program should provide you a completed form. I don't know more, but that's what I understand from the excerpt :
If you are eligible, the governmental or non-profit program will give you a completed Verification for Reduced Fee Identification Card form (DL 937) to take to DMV to apply for your reduced fee identification card.
On February 09 2011 17:20 jacosajh wrote: It does same DL 937 on the bottom in small print, so I think that's it...
Yea, but the form is clearly outdated. The fee values are wrong on everything and the date is like 2004 or 2005. Knowing the DMV they probably won't accept it.
LOL just found this on the pages before the actual form:
Note: Blank copies of form DL 937 “Verification for Reduced Fee Identification Card” must not be provided to the public.
Internal Security Impact: Internal Security recommends that each FRC or ECM site maintain the DMV form in a secured location, obtainable only by a supervisor.
Forms Impact: A supply of DMV form DL 937 “Verification for Reduced Fee Identification Card” will be printed and issued to each FRC and ECM location. Office Services will maintain a supply of the DMV form if FRC’s need to order any additional copies in the future.
what are FRC and ECM? edit- employment case management
hmm, this hint leads me to believe that I need to call the EDD about this form.
Dealing with this kind of shit is such a pain. Feels like they want you to go on a treasure hunt or something at times. Like the intitiave of giving the DMV their own damn forms.
Dealing with this kind of shit is such a pain. Feels like they want you to go on a treasure hunt or something at times. Like the intitiave of giving the DMV their own damn forms.
It's almost like its purposefully setup to make people work harder than the money saved in order to get them to not try to get the form. Which works, but then why even have the damned forms?
This type of shit is exactly where conspiracy theorists start off. If they do little nickel and dime shit like this to the public all the time, who's to say they won't try and pull off larger scale shit as well?
PS- that link doesn't have any sound. wtf my youtube is muted somehow and it's not the button, I can't get it to unmute
Dealing with this kind of shit is such a pain. Feels like they want you to go on a treasure hunt or something at times. Like the intitiave of giving the DMV their own damn forms.
It's almost like its purposefully setup to make people work harder than the money saved in order to get them to not try to get the form. Which works, but then why even have the damned forms?
This type of shit is exactly where conspiracy theorists start off. If they do little nickel and dime shit like this to the public all the time, who's to say they won't try and pull off larger scale shit as well?
PS- that link doesn't have any sound. wtf my youtube is muted somehow and it's not the button, I can't get it to unmute
Dealing with this kind of shit is such a pain. Feels like they want you to go on a treasure hunt or something at times. Like the intitiave of giving the DMV their own damn forms.
It's almost like its purposefully setup to make people work harder than the money saved in order to get them to not try to get the form. Which works, but then why even have the damned forms?
This type of shit is exactly where conspiracy theorists start off. If they do little nickel and dime shit like this to the public all the time, who's to say they won't try and pull off larger scale shit as well?
PS- that link doesn't have any sound. wtf my youtube is muted somehow and it's not the button, I can't get it to unmute
Same for me, not just you.
weird, all flash videos weren't working until I reloaded firefox. Mustve been some kind of update.
seems like more effort than it was worth but at least you found it =/ I'd get pissed too after a certain point lol it's a shame they don't even know where their own forms are kept...
On February 09 2011 19:01 OmniEulogy wrote: seems like more effort than it was worth but at least you found it =/ I'd get pissed too after a certain point lol it's a shame they don't even know where their own forms are kept...
But this is the old form, still need to find a current one. My friend said he called AAA and they have the form but can't fax it or whatever because it's got a barcode? on it.
As the above responses do not seem definitive (although they were helpful) I thought I'd bump this thread and provide what seems to be the solution. This link seems to have some pretty straightforward answers to this question: http://www.ehow.com/how_8193722_obtain-fee-california-id-card.html
Here's a copy of that link:
How to Obtain a Reduced Fee California ID Card By Don Davis eHow Contributor
The Department of Motor Vehicles issues reduced fee identification cards.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles issues ID cards to California residents of any age. The ID card resembles a driver’s license but can only be used as identification. An ID issued to anyone under the age of 62 remains valid for six years. For residents 62 or older, the ID remains valid for ten years. The fee for a California ID is $28, as of 2014. There is no fee for persons ages 62 or older. Residents who meet certain conditions may pay a reduced fee of $8, as of 2014. Other People Are Reading
Instructions
Qualify for one of the following assistance programs: CalWorks, Aid for Families With Dependent Children, Food Stamps, California Food Assistance, Supplemental Security Income, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants or General Assistance.
Request and obtain a completed form DL 937 from an “eligibility worker” of the program providing you assistance. Typically, these forms are not circulated to the public and must be completed by program personnel rather than the applicant.
Visit your nearest or most convenient Department of Motor Vehicles office.
Complete application form DL 44 and include your current address and Social Security number. Give a thumb print and have your photo taken.
Pay fee. Your ID card is mailed to you within 60 days.
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