SSN Policy Manual

Dealing with State and County Agencies

Beware of the International Driver's Permit There are many people ftaudulently offering an International Driving Permit as a solution for those who cannot get a driver's license for various reasons. See "Get an International Driver's License" on page 204 for more information about this. The United Nations, in the Convention on International Road Traffic on September 19, 1949, established the International Driving Permit to facilitate the worldwide travel of motorists in foreign countries where language barriers create difficulties for both motorists and police. It has been ratified by more than 160 nations. For an International Driving Permit to be valid in any accepted country, it must be accompanied by a foreign driver's license. That is, you must also possess a valid driver's license fiom the country who issued the International Driving Permit . . . by itself the permit is not valid. This means that if you expect to drive legally in the United States with an International Driving Permit, then you must also possess a valid driver's license from the country who issued you the International Driving Permit. International Driving Permits are intended for tourists. It is very important to realize that for an International Driving Permit to be valid in your State or country, you must have a driver's license issued from your state or country. State issued licenses supersede an International Driving Permit in the State or country where they are being used. Voter Registration There are many Registrar of Voters offices requiring citizens to provide social security numbers when they register as voters. They get away with this illegal abuse because they are seldom challenged. However, the requirement has been defeated in every case when it is challenged in court. When you complete a Voter's Registration form, leave any space that asks for a social security number blank. Tell the Registrar of Voters that you have no social security number if they ask for it. Serve a copy of the Notice Regarding Disclosure of Social Security Number card, provided at the beginning of this section on the Registrar of Voters if they tell you that they cannot process your Voter's Registration form. This serves to notify the Registrar of Voters that helshe will be held personally and criminally liable for violating the law and for violating your rights. Given this notice, the Registrar of Voters will usually process the Voter's Registration form.