Missing Driver's License in Mexico

[WorldT]

Hello Tuggers,
Two more days in Mexico and I have lost my US driver's license. I don't need the DL to return and I have already ordered a replacement. My state does not change the DL number unless you can show that you are a victim of identity theft. I believe the do change the second string of very long numbers ( I have to hunt down an old ID to verify) but only very very few entities ever ask for that second number.
My question is: Any need to report it here in Mexico to the police?

 

[Passepartout]

I wouldn't. I don't think there is any danger of ID theft due to its missing, just as ask your state to issue you a new DL #.

 

[WorldT]

I wouldn't. I don't think there is any danger of ID theft due to its missing, just as ask your state to issue you a new DL #.

They will issue a new DL but with the same number. The number will only change if you show that you are a victim of identity theft, not just a lost ID.