thirsty4it said:
You can get a DL in North Carolina w/ just a tax ID number.
No you can't.
http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/driver_services/drivingpublic/applying.html#Step 2
Acceptable Proof of Identity Documents:
Valid, unexpired Driver License or State-Issued Identification Card from another state, Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, or a Canadian province.
Certified or original birth certificate.
Original Social Security card (may not be laminated)
Official North Carolina School Registration records signed by a school official and Diplomas issued by North Carolina schools, including secondary schools, community colleges, colleges and universities
Unexpired U.S. Military Identification, including DD-2, DD-214, Common Access Card, and U.S. Military Dependents Card
Valid, unexpired Passport from any nation
Certified marriage certificate from a Register of Deeds or appropriate government agency in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories or Canada.
Limited Driving Privilege issued by North Carolina.
Valid, unexpired documents issued by the U.S. Bureau of Immigration Services (BIS) formerly known as Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS)
Court documents from U.S. jurisdiction, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories or Canada.
U.S. Veterans Universal Access Card.