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Old 07-18-2021, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by EviesGP View Post
FL licenses are good for 8yrs, but expire on your birthday(of the 8th year), so mine is 8 1/2yrs from date of issue. When I applied for mine(2019), there was an older gent at the next desk(with his son), and was NOT happy, as he was surrendering his driver's license in exchange for a FL(non-driver)ID. I felt bad for him, but understood. It was just a bit humbling.
A major milestone in the aging or declining health/ability.....not to be trivialized in it's emotional impact on an individual.
(my comment is not intended in any way that anybody has!).

Major change in life style, dependence and freedom.