09/11/2026
You may stop DRIVING. You don't stop being YOU.
As a notary, I try to impress upon people how important it is to maintain a current valid ID even after they stop driving.
I accompanied a gentleman to a car dealership to sell his car after he and his wife had stopped driving. When it came time to receive his check, the dealership couldn't release it because his driver's license had expired. Additional steps to obtain a valid identification were required because he had let his license expire. In the end, the transaction and his money were delayed for a week.
On two other occasions, I accompanied two ladies to different banks. Both were unable to withdraw money from their own accounts because their driver's licenses had expired and they did not have another form of identification.
Giving up driving doesn't mean giving up the need for ID. You still need valid identification to cash a check, have documents notarized, receive certain prescriptions, visit a doctor or hospital, vote in certain circumstances, and handle many other everyday transactions.
Need help getting a Virginia State ID?
The Care Concierge provides door-to-door assistance with the process. A concierge accompanies you to the DMV, assists with forms and check-in, and stays with you throughout the appointment.
State ID Assistance | $195
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