Good report Matt and excellent point about getting your license now. Here are a couple tips for folks to keep in mind. If you still have your 2011 license, bring it with you. The clerk can just scan the bar code and not bother with a whole lot of questions for you. It will save you both some time. Be prepared to know what kind of license you want: standard adult annual, husband/wife, senior, or junior, etc. If you are getting a license for the first time it is important to bring some kind of documentation with you. You may be required to show proof of residency (important if you moved to the state in the last year), social security number, and a valid drivers license or state ID can be helpful.