On our list of accomplishments this trip to Arizona, there were several things we wanted to do. One was to secure a post office box. We also wanted to locate and check out what will become our new shooting range, the Sportsman’s Club. We did both of those yesterday.

adot-logo.pngToday, we got a couple of things done. We started the process of changing our wireless telephone and data services to the area. But, most importantly, we got our Arizona Drivers Licenses and registered to vote in one painless and expedient visit to the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD).

When we walked into the MVD office, we were first in line. They asked us to fill out applications and bring them to the window. There were two chairs that we could sit on when the agent was working on our applications. After a few moments, we walked over to a station where there was a camera for the obligatory mugshot. About two minutes after the photos were taken, we each had a completed Arizona Driver’s License in our hands. No temp, no waiting for them to mail it to you, but the finished product. Now THAT would never be the case in California where there are long lines, chairs only in a waiting bullpen and surly DMV agents with unionized attitudes.

One thing to note about verifying our identities. Both the USPS for the P.O. Box and ADOT for the DL required two forms of picture ID. In both cases, our existing DLs and our Utah CCW permits were cheerfully accepted.