Banks in Costa Rica= The DMV in the United States

At least I know if I ever lose a check in Costa Rica it will never be cashed by someone else. I waited in line for about 40 minutes today to cash a check and when my number finally gets buzzed and I get called up to the register I hear the bad news: Solo pasaporte original. I can only cash a check with my original passport. I tried giving the women the extra copy in my wallet, my drivers liscense and my ID from Ingles Empresarial, but no luck. I know there aren't many foreigners using the bank, but I think a sign saying you need your original passport would be nice. It is ok though. Next pay check is direct deposit, so it is all good.