You've heard the joke that the job's not done until the paperwork's finished. DMV, we're pointing fingers.

When you go to the DMV, you need to bring

1. a source of primary identification, like your passport (the real one, not the one you bought at Comic-Con that says you're from Narnia).
2. two proofs of residency.
3. your social security number.

There are a bunch of corner cases here: if your name has been changed, if you're married, if you've moved from out of state, or if you're a non-U.S. citizen. If you fall into one of these categories, do your homework.

Pro tip: Make sure your documents are on the state's accepted list first before waiting in line, folks. (And make sure you have all of them, too.)

You'll also have to take a vision test. If you wear glasses for it, you'll have to wear 'em whenever you drive. If your vision's really bad, you'll be referred to a vision specialist. Sound onerous as a restriction? Not if you're another driver on the road.

Last but not least, you'll need to foot the bill. Who are we kidding? Have Mom foot the bill.