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Hello:  
Is there another place to get a simple photo I.D. besides places associated with M.P.I. and passports ?  
Tried an insurance spot in the city and they required documents, from fifty years back:  
Possibly would need photo I.D. to go with my vax card, somewhere down the road.

Looks like MLCC phased that program out. Looks like your only option is now MPI  
 
Edited by PoodleLuvr, 2021-09-05 16:01:34

Wonder if could use this if have no form of photo ID? I know it used to work as proof of same household. I know…totally different requirement. But like OP said not everyone has a license and passport. What do the 12-15 year olds use?

They use their school ID cards.

After doing some searching this appears to be your only option for such a card. Reading the requirements you really shouldn't have a problem meeting them. Pretty basic stuff for getting a card like that. Even then there is an option to sign a guarantor declaration if you can't provide the necessary documentation. There is a handy tool in the link below that is helpful.  
 
https://www.mpi.mb.ca/Pages/apply-for-id-card.aspx

Thanks everyone, will study some of the options offered here, hopefully Manitoba Health card will help in some circumstances: Haven't had a drivers licience since 85, maybe can dig that up some how also.  
 
Edited by naturelover, 2021-09-06 13:49:45

Just so people know, under 16 can get the MPI Manitoba ID card. Our youngest got his at 13.  
 
When you get an MPI ID/License you do need a guarantor that has known them more than 2 years. Luckily, a teacher is on the list.

Card does not include a photo so if you need photo ID you will need something else. If you are looking to get a mortgage, some mortgage companies do not accept the MB health card. First you need photo ID and second, if the mortgage requires 2 pieces of ID the heath card is specifically not allowed as the 2nd.

A 12-15 group old can still apply for a mpi ID Card if you wish. Even though they are not "legally" able to drive an ID card is just a provincial from if identification. And as said before a guarantor form can be used for a address document, mb heath card and birth certificate should be enough.

I am concerned about having to show photo I. D when vax card is required, or is the vax card enough to get admitance ?

Naturelover:  
 
Good for you for thinking ahead in the event that proof of ID is required in the future.  
 
So many times people panic when things like this could be prevented with thinking ahead. High five!!

Everywhere I've been, that requires proof of vax, has required photo ID along with my card

Not me. I've never had to prove that my vax card was indeed mine.

Me either. I've never even had to show my vax card yet and I've been in plenty of places...

Interesting how different businesses are handling things. I've been to a lounge, restaurant, the theatre and the fair, over the weekend and was required to provide photo ID with my vax card to prove it's mine.  
 
I also work at an establishment where vaccines are mandatory and we are required to match vaccine card with photo ID because anyone can show any vaccine card. If the names don't match we've been told they need to leave.

With people like my Dad who all his life has as used his second name and his license is under his second name “George” for example but his MHC and vaccine is under his first name” Paul G  
Anyone had this issue yet.? I mean there are hundreds of people who have used their second names all their lives - why didn’t they put a birthdate on vax cards plus initial like on Manitoba Health Cards.  
 
Edited by Mac72, 2021-09-08 09:01:06

Yes, we certainly need other form of Photo I. D. not everyone has drivers liciece with photo: and to obtain one through MPI, you need documents from fifty years back: They wanted my marriage certificate, since I am still using my married name, well, that was sixty years ago, no clue where it is,or if even had one: Birth certifiate misspelled given name with one letter, well thats not going to work: other placea accepted it, not MPI.And if I were to correct these issues, it would be a six month to a year wait.  
So what does one do ???

To obtain the documents (birth and marriage) you can apply to Vital Stats for new copies. You can even request a correction to your birth certificate. They have records going back over 100-120 years. The only barrier is time (it takes a bit), expense (there are fees), and a bit of effort (there are forms to complete).  
 
I have all my documents including my original birth certificate from 44 years ago, marriage & divorce certificate s from early 2000s, marriage again from mid-2000s and all my kids' documents. I have documents to prove every name change I've had.  
 
I know stuff happens and people don't always have their documents, but if that happens it's a good idea to replace them. They are part of proving your identity and accessing benefits and services.  
 
As for having "other options", what would you propose? Identity documents need to be relatively secure. Piggy-backing onto the existing MPI system seems reasonable, accessible and cost-effective to me. The barriers you feel you have are not insurmountable for most people (although they can be challenging for some segments of the population).

Could he not ask for them to be put in a consistent name? Either put both names on his license, or request both license and MHC be P George?  
 
They change names on documents all the time. Sometimes its just a matter of filling out a form and supplying a document to support the change.

Yes, abbysmum, I am well aware of the opotioins you menstioned. Was just hoping there was or is an alternative route.  
Thank you for input.