Do i have to file a police report for a lost/stolen Driver's License and State ID?

Question

I live in Chicago, IL. I lost my wallet, do i have to report them to the police department? Why?

I went to police station today and they told me they didn't file a report for that because it has no value??? I am afraid someone will use my name and DL number and i will be held responsible. Should i demand a report?

Answer 1

Yes you do, and unfortunately you will probably have to now bring a copy of your birth certificate, along with the Police report to get new ones. Call the Secretary of States office first in case they require additional information.
I hope you don't have any problem with identity theft. You may want to notify your credit card company, or bank.

Answer 2

You are under no obligation to report them lost/stolen, but to get replacements a police report will be helpful. Also, it is good to report in case someone begins using your information (identity theft), with a police report you can show that as of a certain date your information had been stolen.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

You dont have to but if they use your credit/debit card you will be liable for any charges. Your bank wants a police report to prove it was stolen and will not hold you liable. Someone stole mine and charged over 400 dollars before I could report it stolen to the bank. I showed them my police report and I did not have to cover the charges.

Answer 4

Normally if you do and take a copy of the report, you get it replaced free ( or at least you used to)

Also if it is used by someone else you have proof.

Answer 5

Because if the person that stole your drivers license uses it and identifies themself with it after committing a crime, then you will get in trouble