Do you have a DMV Question?

Here are the most common ways you might be able to find your driver’s license number:

1. Check Personal Records
Look in other documents where you may have recorded or used your license number:

Auto Insurance Documents: Your license number is often required when getting a policy, so it may be stored in your online account or on a paper copy of your policy, application, or quote.

Vehicle Registration: In some places, your driver’s license number is printed on your vehicle registration or on renewal notices you received.

Expired/Old Licenses: If you have an expired driver’s license or even an old learner’s permit from the same state, the number is often the same.

Work/Employment Documents: If you used your license as a form of ID for a job, your employer’s HR or onboarding paperwork might contain the number.

Canceled Checks: Some retailers would write your driver’s license number on canceled checks when you used them for payment. Check your bank’s online archives for images of old checks.

Digital Copies: Search your email, cloud storage (like Google Drive/Photos or iCloud), or computer files. You might have saved a picture or scan of your license.

2. Contact the Issuing Agency ️
The best official resource is your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Department of Driver Services (DDS), or equivalent agency.

Call the Customer Service Center: Many agencies may be willing to give you your number over the phone after you successfully answer a series of security and identity verification questions (like your full name, date of birth, address, and perhaps other details).

Visit an Office In-Person: If other options fail, you will likely need to visit a local office in person to get a replacement license. They will be able to retrieve your number from their system after you present other identifying documents (like a birth certificate, passport, or Social Security card).

3. Apply for a Replacement License
Keep in mind that if you’ve lost your license, you should eventually apply for a replacement to avoid issues with law enforcement or needing to present ID.

In some states, you can apply for a replacement online, but often only if you have your license number already. If you don’t have it, you’ll almost certainly need to go in person to the DMV/DDS to verify your identity and get a new card.