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.
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’ll have to contact my lawyer and find out why he didn’t suggest this as an option in the first place.