I’m hoping someone here is knowledgeable enough to be able to help me solve a potentially life-fucking scenario.
I’ll preface by saying I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
I recently sold my house, and the deal goes through November 30th. I also just noticed my license (and all other form of photo id) just expired. I talked to my lawyer, and they told me I MUST have a valid piece in order for it to go through, and if I don’t, the buyers could sue me. I’m going into my dmv tomorrow to get a new one issued, but it typically takes 2-3 weeks for it to actually arrive by mail.
Are there any other options for ID? Is there a way to expedite the new id?
I’m seriously breaking down right now, and I need to know my life isn’t about to be ruined. Any advice would be immensely appreciated.
You can get a passport expedited to a day or two.
This actually seems like it could work. As long as they will accept my expired id in the application.
Thank you for the advice, I will be getting my photos taken first thing tomorrow, and going to apply first thing on Monday.
I’ll let you know how it works out. I seriously can’t thank you enough, I’m actually not shaking anymore.
I’m glad that helped! Good luck!
No idea about Canada, but in the states you can request a paper driver’s license until the real thing comes in
They do issue paper licenses, but it doesn’t come with a picture, so it’s no good.
A combination of the previous photo id and proof of valid renewal is often treated as equivalent.
Unless the buyer is trying to tank the deal, I wouldn’t be worried. I’ve signed “everyone here acknowledges that this is different but still reasonable” addendums for house closings.
A good lawyer ought to be able to whip up a quick “we all agree these two documents meet this need” addendum, in short order - as long as all parties want the deal to go through.
Whatever you will have in hand in the day of, just make sure everyone affected knows in advance what you’ll have available.
I dont have an answer for you but why not explain this to ICBC when you go in tomorrow and ask for suggestions?
I’d also follow up with the lawyer asking of the temp yellow paper you get + expired whatever is good. Everyone wants the sale of this house to go though so there has to be SOMETHING you/they can do.
