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Jan 11, 2022Liked by Nancy Whiteman

Though I have a valid Massachusetts driver's license--the more expensive one that permits travel, I don't drive. Yes, you heard correctly. I have had a driver's license for over 40 years, but I do not drive. Maybe it's time to let it go, even with such a 'clean' driving history? One time into a roundabout and I would make the international news.

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Jan 11, 2022Liked by Nancy Whiteman

It is my understanding that IMT is way behind right now due to both COVID and the large influx of expats/immigrants (choose your preferred noun), but am not sure if that is regional or not.

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Hi Nancy, I've enjoyed your Monday's posts very much! Since I am approaching 60, I want to wait until my birthday to start the driver license exchange. Do I need the physical exam first before submitting the application? Do I need to go back to the States to get my (Colorado) driving history, certify it, apostilled by the consulate , then mailed back to me? Your article seems to suggest it's possible. Just want to confirm. Thank you!

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Hi, I have a Florida license too and leaving in a month. Was the certified copy from Tallahasee all you needed? You didn't have to get it apostilled? Also, I've read it is necesary to also provide a consular certificate of authenticity from the Washington Consulate. Did you do that? I would truly appreciate any help with this!

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Hello there - I thought I'd read that there are a few states with reciprocal agreements w/ PT so that you don't have to take a driver's license test......you just do the exchange. I thought you'd written which states. But heck if I can find that now. I've also googled. No luck. any idea what I'm talking about? Thanks in advance.

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Hi Nancy, does one need to live in FL for 6 months of the year to be able to gain residency and take advantage of the tax laws?

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I'd give up driving and use public transportation. When I lived in Germany on a project with SMS, because I was a manager they gave me a car. After 1 week I had to convince then I would rather have a train pass. Every weekend I went to a different town. It was wonderful and stress free.

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Thank you for reminding me to start the process here in Sweden. Unfortunately, it is a lot more complicated here :( ...I will have to apply for a permit, take a difficult (so I'm told) theory test, take 2 full days of "risk" classes, several driving lessons, and then an actual driving test (that many people fail). All in all, it will probably cost around 600-700 USD. I've been driving for about 30 years. Sigh.

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What a coincidence just paid my 30 Euros a week ago and today, i have my appointment this afternoon at the IMT in Faro to get my biometrics done.

Quick question, they asked me to bring originals of a few key documents for verification including my US license. Do they take away the license and not return it as one has to revoke it “literally” exchange it?

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