How to Report a Lost Driver's License

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Call the police's non-emergency line.. Explain when and where you lost your license.. Ask for a copy of the police report.

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Steps

1

Call the police's non-emergency line.

Step 1

Call the police's non-emergency line.

2

Explain when and where you lost your license.

Step 2

Explain when and where you lost your license.

3

Ask for a copy of the police report.

Step 3

Ask for a copy of the police report.

4

Determine if you need to report to another agency in your state.

Step 4

Determine if you need to report to another agency in your state.

5

Call your local DMV to report the lost license.

Step 5

Call your local DMV to report the lost license.

6

Look up how to get a duplicate license in your state.

Step 6

Look up how to get a duplicate license in your state.

7

Collect alternative identity documents to bring with you.

Step 7

Collect alternative identity documents to bring with you.

8

Fill out the proper form online or in person.

Step 8

Fill out the proper form online or in person.

9

Get a ride to the DMV.

Step 9

Get a ride to the DMV.

10

Pay the replacement fee.

Step 10

Pay the replacement fee.

11

Report the license to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in the UK.

Step 11

Report the license to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in the UK.

12

Visit a state service center in Australia.

Step 12

Visit a state service center in Australia.

13

Contact your local Motor Registration Division office in Canada.

Step 13

Contact your local Motor Registration Division office in Canada.

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