I live in Texas and this weekend my purse was stolen that had my driver's license in it. Can the person who stole it use it against me? and how do I go about getting a new one? And do I need to get one quick?
2006-11-26 10:09:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Just keep ridin' dirty till the Secretary of State or DMV or whatever its called in TX sends you a new one.
2006-11-26 10:10:00 · answer #1 · answered by motorcitysmadman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is identity theft and should be reported. It is quite serious. Your identification may fall into the wrong hands on the wrong side of the law.
First, call the credit card companies and contact the Motor Vehicle branch. Also, call your bank and change the numbers and the cards. Check with all insurance companies. Have a fraud alert put on your cell phone subscription and at credit bureaus.
The police are only so helpful. Even with eyewitness accounts and fingerprints, they usually aren't even interested in helping you out. I know this from experience. Ask about going to Vital Statistics to reestablish your identity. I suggest getting a non-driver's license i.d. and a passport. Keep both at home in case you need them for emergency situations. My wife had this happen to her once. I have contacted the radio station and all the places I went to about that situation. Even running an ad in the paper is helpful.
2006-11-26 10:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report it stolen, then with a copy of the police report go to the Texas DMV and apply for a new license. If you had any credit cards in your purse remember to cancel them.
2006-11-26 11:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local Dept Of Motor Vehicles and explain this to them. They can issue you a temporary license until a new one comes in. You should also cancel all credit cards and bank accounts if that info was also in your purse. Notify and credit card companies if unauthorized charges have been made to you CC accounts.
2006-11-26 10:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg this exact same thing happned to me in texas too! lol, except mine i lost,lol. but i dont think they can use ur license against u unless they look like u. yes definately get one quick if u drive, if a cop stops u and u dont have a license im pretty sure u can get arrested. u have to go to the dmv's office and get one, make sure u have ur license number with u or ur passport.
2006-11-26 10:13:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the motor vehicle department and apply for a new one. Sooner rather than later especially if you can get a ticket for driving without a license in your possession. :o)
2006-11-26 10:12:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go on line to the dmv report it stolen and cancel all your cards that was in your purse and file a police report to cover yourself
2006-11-26 10:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by wildcat30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it easily relies upon on the country or state. In British English, they are putting forward "using licence". contained in the U. S., we in many situations say "driver's license", in spite of the indisputable fact that the reliable version in some states is "driver license". in simple terms seem at the front of your license and observe what it says. it rather is the reliable version on your state.
2016-11-26 23:50:57 · answer #8 · answered by whitmire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
report it stolen to the police, then go to the dmv and get another one. They might require that you bring the police report with you, but you should call them and make sure.
2006-11-28 05:14:28 · answer #9 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-26 14:30:15 · answer #10 · answered by russ_a57 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋