You may not realize how much you use or need your driver’s license until you lose it. Misplacing your driver’s license is a huge inconvenience and can cause some serious frustration but if you take the following steps you can recover it before you experience a serious issue from not having your license. Pennsylvania Toyota provides the following list of things you should do when you notice you’ve lost your driver’s license:
- Look Every Possible Place!
Before you panic, look through the pockets of all of your pants, in jackets, shirt pockets, etc. Empty every purse and wallet. Look between the seats of your car and under floor mats. If you have kids, ask them if they have seen it, and check their bedrooms.
- Contact the authorities and financial institutions
If your entire wallet/purse is stolen or misplaced, file a police report and contact all of your creditors to cancel your credit cards and bank accounts. You should also contact the Social Security office if your social security card was in the wallet.
- Credit Monitoring Services
If you did lose your entire wallet or purse and all of your credit cards, after contacting your creditors, make sure you contact a credit monitoring service to help you ensure if there is any fraudulent activity taking place.
- Contact DMV for a new License
Go online, call or visit the local DMV for a new license. They can give you a temporary license while waiting for the new photo ID.
- Don’t drive without your License
It is illegal to drive without your license. Wait until you have a temporary card or your new license before you drive to avoid getting a ticket.
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