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UK driver's licence - why am I "Ms" and DH has no title??

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whereisshe · 31/07/2014 21:43

I don't understand. Someone mentioned this on another thread and I thought they were joking. I just checked. DH is "DHfirstname DHlastname". No "Mr". I am "Ms myfirstname mylastname". Wtf?

How on earth is my marital status in any way relevant to my ability to drive a car. I really just DON'T GET IT.

Please help me understand. I can't even think of a justification that would have applied whenever this was put in place (in the distant past I assume)...

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MrsFionaCharming · 01/08/2014 00:00

If you compare the algorithms, you'll also find that women's one have 50 added to the month of birth, so January becomes 51 and November 61.

Though I guess that's to make it less likely for 2 people to have the same number.

The title thing really bothers me though!