Report lost driver license to police? (DMV, business, charge)

[k374]

I managed to misplace or lose my DL sucks! do I need to report this to the police also? I am concerned about identity theft.

[coyoteskye]

Originally Posted by k374

I managed to misplace or lose my DL sucks! do I need to report this to the police also? I am concerned about identity theft.

You'd report it to the DMV i imagine.
I don't know about identity theft though.
Since your s.s. number isn't on the license (as it is or used to be in some states) i don't know how this would put you at risk in that regard, right?
Or would it?

[FresnoFacts]

Yes report it being lost in case someone else uses it.

Remember a driver's license is a primary form of ID (even without your social security number).

Think about the possibility if a business did not examine the license closely when someone else used it.

For example, it is easy to produce phony checks using a computer or change payees on stolen checks. What if someone used your license when writing bad checks, who will the business say wrote (or cashed) the bad check?

So by reporting it lost you help protect yourself against fraud being done using your name.

The DMV has a web page urging reporting a lost or stolen license and the steps to take.
Identity Theft - Have You Been A Victim of Identity Theft?

[steel7]

Just report it to the dmv & get a replacement license. They will charge you a fee (as usual). The police cant do anything about it. Maybe you misplaced it. Good-luck.

[Fontucky]

Originally Posted by k374

I managed to misplace or lose my DL sucks! do I need to report this to the police also?

If you have outstanding warrants, I wouldn't contact the popo about this.

Just an FYI.