My mother is 92 and no longer drives. She lives with me, her daughter. Her drivers license expired, and she does not have a State ID card. Her new Doctor and her Dentist asked to see her ID card but I explained that she didnt have one anymore. Somehow her purse has been misplaced, so I dont even have the expired one. Is it necessary for her to have an ID card?
An expired passport or drivers license is fine. If she goes to the ER they want her health insurance card and medicare/social security ID and YOUR health care proxy or POA.
I only found one interesting way out of being there for one state, you may want to check your own state's rules and regs:
Replacing Your ID Card
To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged ID card, fill out the Application for Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card (Form DSMV 450) and take it to any DMV office.
You'll need to bring proof of identity, and pay a $10 fee.
If you're temporarily out of state, you can apply for your duplicate by mail. You'll need to:
Complete the Application for Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card (Form DSMV 450). Complete the Out of State Residence form (form DSMV 594).
Pay the $10 fee by check or money order made out of "State of NH-DMV".
Send all of the above to:
NH Dept. of Safety
DMV - Driver Licensing
23 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305
NYC recently launched the "ID NYC", and at least 1 million people have gotten theirs. It's free, grants you access to City buildings, helps you apply for public assistance, and, the best part about it is that immigration status does not matter. So you know I had to run and get it.
ID? It's a must at any age.