What happens when you lose ur driving permit (physically as in can't find it)?

Question

I lost my driving permit yesterday, and I was wondering what could happen if it got in the wrong hands? I know I can just go to the D.O.L.and get another one, but i was just worried about identity theft, is it even possible with a driving permit, cause my dad's freaking me out about it.

Answer 1

Yes anything can happen with your identity know and this is what you should do just in case.....

Place a fraud alert on your credit reports, and then review them. Fraud alerts can help prevent an identity thief from opening any more credit in your name. You only need to contact one credit bureau, because federal law requires that the one you contact must also alert the other credit bureaus.

Contact your credit card company. If you entered a credit card number, you should contact your credit card company to cancel your account and alert them to the situation. Follow your credit card issuer's instructions for formally documenting the problem.

Contact your bank. If you provided bank account information, you should contact your bank and ask for instructions about protecting your account.

File a Police Report. File a report with your local police or the police in the community where the identity theft took place. Make a copy of the report and note the date it was filed in case your credit card company or bank needs proof of the crime.

File an identity theft complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) maintains a database of identity theft cases. Information submitted to the FTC is used by law enforcement agencies to assist with investigations.

To file a complaint with the FTC, use one of the following contact options:

Web site: http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft

Answer 2

The person who took the permit will know your home's street address.. but thats about it. Just go back to the DMV and get another appointment, or you can make an appointment online.