What if the seller is very elderly and no longer has any picture ID of any kind? We have a transaction trying to close, and the seller is in a rest home and has no government issued photo ID.

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Jeff Pearl

Samson Properties / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA

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I also think seller should have had attorney involved from the start of the process. If he's able to leave, usually DMV will issue a picture id.

Jan 14, 2015 01:41 AM

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David Feldberg

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Dipti Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

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I am sure there is a way out.

May 24, 2018 11:07 PM

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Ajay Pandya

e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH

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I am sure there is some kind of ID for this person.

Jan 14, 2018 08:54 PM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

An attorney should be able to handle this.

Oct 20, 2017 06:41 AM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Best to discuss this with the closing agent, they will have a solution.

Oct 14, 2017 11:16 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

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Coldwell Banker Realty

Attorney will handle it

May 08, 2017 05:43 AM

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Wendy Remley

Utah Prestige Real Estate - Syracuse, UT

Evelyn, in the past, I've been taught that an expired ID is not considered a valid form of verification. The seller did have an expired license. They were very good at keeping their documents together. When we had the closing yesterday (which went smoothly), she even had her original social security card from before she got married. WOW!

Jan 14, 2015 10:18 PM

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Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

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I haven't had this problem before. It seems strange they wouldn't even have an expired drivers license...

Jan 14, 2015 10:37 AM

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Wendy Remley

Utah Prestige Real Estate - Syracuse, UT

The attorneys have said that in this case, they will accept a social security card or medicare card. This is the first time I've ever come across someone who didn't have any sort of picture ID!

Jan 14, 2015 07:37 AM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

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The attorneys should guide you on how to get the ID of senior person. (Passport and SS# with card should be some options.)

Jan 14, 2015 02:29 AM

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Bill Dandridge

MKB, Realtors - Roanoke, VA

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I suggest that you get options from your closing attorney. If they have a passport, I have heard that they are legit even if expired.

Jan 14, 2015 12:43 AM

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I also think seller should have had attorney involved from the start of the process. If he's able to leave, usually DMV will issue a picture id.
Best to discuss this with the closing agent, they will have a solution.
Evelyn, in the past, I've been taught that an expired ID is not considered a valid form of verification. The seller did have an expired license. They were very good at keeping their documents together. When we had the closing yesterday (which went smoothly), she even had her original social security card from before she got married. WOW!
I haven't had this problem before. It seems strange they wouldn't even have an expired drivers license...
The attorneys have said that in this case, they will accept a social security card or medicare card. This is the first time I've ever come across someone who didn't have any sort of picture ID!
The attorneys should guide you on how to get the ID of senior person. (Passport and SS# with card should be some options.)
I suggest that you get options from your closing attorney. If they have a passport, I have heard that they are legit even if expired.