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> it’s certainly nice I don’t have to go to 15 different places to do all of that. How many times have you had to do more than one of those things in the same

by HWR_14 4y ago

> it’s certainly nice I don’t have to go to 15 different places to do all of that. How many times have you had to do more than one of those things in the same visit?

realityking 4y ago
Not super frequently but it happens. The classic one is when moving apartments (register apartment, update ID card, update car registration, potentially get a new local parking permit). I also got the timing for my ID card and passport synced so I can do them in one visit. In the last year I moved twice and will likely move once more in the next 12 months (temporary places, looking to buy something) so I’m a bit more appreciative right now.
- NeoTar 4y ago
  The trouble with Germany is the need to do too much in person, and thus too much needs to be done on a local level. The UK isn't a great example for much, but for instance: * Passport application - controlled centrally. Has been done by post for years. Now available online. * Update car registration - controlled centrally. Has been done by post for years. Now available online. * Register to vote (closest thing the UK has to the anmeldung) - controlled locally. Done by posting or emailing a form to your local council.
jermaustin1 4y ago
I can imagine registering you apartment when you move in, updating your drivers license, changing the registration on your vehicle all at the same time. We do that here in the US all under the local hellhole called the DMV.
- HWR_14 4y ago
  > We do that here in the US all under the local hellhole called the DMV. 1) Is your local DMV really as bad as you claim? 2) Can you not do all that over the internet/mail?
  - jermaustin1 4y ago
    1 - Yes. Houston, TX has 4 DMVs for 4-6M residents. 2- I could not. Moving back from NY hurt. Had to do everything in person. After getting accustomed to NY DMVs where you set up an appointment, and you are served immediately when you get there, Texas (or at least Houston) is painful.
    - HWR_14 4y ago
      Moving between states is different from intrastate moves. What happens when you move within Houston?

by HWR_14 4y ago

> it’s certainly nice I don’t have to go to 15 different places to do all of that. How many times have you had to do more than one of those things in the same visit?

realityking 4y ago

Not super frequently but it happens. The classic one is when moving apartments (register apartment, update ID card, update car registration, potentially get a new local parking permit). I also got the timing for my ID card and passport synced so I can do them in one visit. In the last year I moved twice and will likely move once more in the next 12 months (temporary places, looking to buy something) so I’m a bit more appreciative right now.

NeoTar 4y ago
The trouble with Germany is the need to do too much in person, and thus too much needs to be done on a local level. The UK isn't a great example for much, but for instance: * Passport application - controlled centrally. Has been done by post for years. Now available online. * Update car registration - controlled centrally. Has been done by post for years. Now available online. * Register to vote (closest thing the UK has to the anmeldung) - controlled locally. Done by posting or emailing a form to your local council.

jermaustin1 4y ago

I can imagine registering you apartment when you move in, updating your drivers license, changing the registration on your vehicle all at the same time. We do that here in the US all under the local hellhole called the DMV.

HWR_14 4y ago
> We do that here in the US all under the local hellhole called the DMV. 1) Is your local DMV really as bad as you claim? 2) Can you not do all that over the internet/mail?
- jermaustin1 4y ago
  1 - Yes. Houston, TX has 4 DMVs for 4-6M residents. 2- I could not. Moving back from NY hurt. Had to do everything in person. After getting accustomed to NY DMVs where you set up an appointment, and you are served immediately when you get there, Texas (or at least Houston) is painful.
  - HWR_14 4y ago
    Moving between states is different from intrastate moves. What happens when you move within Houston?