If your license is lost or stolen, what documents should you carry as interim proof?

If your license is lost or stolen, what documents should you carry as interim proof?

• A. Carry interim documents as permitted
• B. Do nothing
• C. Carry only a passport
• D. Wear sunglasses

Answer: (A)

When your license is lost or stolen, you must have interim proof of licensure that is allowed by the licensing authority. The best approach is to carry interim documents as permitted, such as a temporary license, a temporary permit, or any approved digital proof that the agency provides. These documents show you’re legally licensed while you replace your card and help you avoid penalties if you’re stopped. Doing nothing helps no one, and relying on a passport alone may not satisfy the jurisdiction’s requirement for proof of license, while sunglasses don’t address license status at all.

When your license is lost or stolen, you must have interim proof of licensure that is allowed by the licensing authority. The best approach is to carry interim documents as permitted, such as a temporary license, a temporary permit, or any approved digital proof that the agency provides. These documents show you’re legally licensed while you replace your card and help you avoid penalties if you’re stopped. Doing nothing helps no one, and relying on a passport alone may not satisfy the jurisdiction’s requirement for proof of license, while sunglasses don’t address license status at all.