Driver's License Renewal from abroad (not living in US anymore)

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dlma

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Hi All,

 

I used to live in the US on H1B and had an MA license. I don't live there anymore but would like to renew my license as it is a convenience. As it turns out, it's a simple process to renew it online; I can put an MA address (friend's address perhaps and the new license will be mailed to me). Obviously this is a lie as the underlying condition is that I am a resident of MA. 

 

Should I go ahead with the renewal? Is it unlawful? Would it cause problems in the future?

 

Thanks a lot for your response. 

 

Thanks,

dlma

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Hi All,

 

I used to live in the US on H1B and had an MA license. I don't live there anymore but would like to renew my license as it is a convenience. As it turns out, it's a simple process to renew it online; I can put an MA address (friend's address perhaps and the new license will be mailed to me). Obviously this is a lie as the underlying condition is that I am a resident of MA. 

 

Should I go ahead with the renewal? Is it unlawful? Would it cause problems in the future?

 

Thanks a lot for your response. 

 

Thanks,

dlma

Do not do that. Renew your license only when you are in US.

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t75 Advanced Member

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In some states even USCs temporarily assigned outside the US for their company cannot renew their DLs. They need to prove physical residency via a physical street address (not PO box).

 

You have NO need to a US DL if you do not live here. Fraudulently obtaining one can bite you later on if you do return to the US.

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In case you  missed ... I said "In OP's case , it appears to be illegal though"

I case you missed it, it not just "appears" to be illegal. It *is* illegal.

And in case you didn't get it, I read your line the first time. My post was in direct response to your "it appears" part.

Do I really need to spell things out in detail for you?

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chakrakr Advanced Member

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I case you missed it, it not just "appears" to be illegal. It *is* illegal.

And in case you didn't get it, I read your line the first time. My post was in direct response to your "it appears" part.

Do I really need to spell things out in detail for you?

 

In case you do not get it ,    you (and I)  are not lawyers ... nor do we have all details about OP .    As such,  what we say here are our "unqualified" opinions.    And anyone who is matured will not say  something in black and white unless he/she  is qualified in that topic.  I know you want to claim to  be (fake) expert and pass judgement    but I do not claim to be expert and whatever I say here goes with a disclaimer ...... 

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chakrakr Advanced Member

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Isnt that obvious? people can misuse the system.

 

People misuse even when there is law ... for example ,  people pay for their PERM :)

 

Anyways,  this is no different than a USC renewing a MA license with a fake address ....   MA is now talking to give license to illegals even

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In case you do not get it ,    you (and I)  are not lawyers ... nor do we have all details about OP .    As such,  what we say here are our "unqualified" opinions.    And anyone who is matured will not say  something in black and white unless he/she  is qualified in that topic.  I know you want to claim to  be (fake) expert and pass judgement    but I do not claim to be expert and whatever I say here goes with a disclaimer ...... 

You obviously still haven't gotten it. It is illegal. Even though I am not a lawyer, it still is illegal.

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