Question: I found someone’s driver’s license on the floor of the hotel where I work. How can I get in touch with him so he can pick it up? Can you use somebody’s license number to look up their cellphone number?
Answer: You may be able to find someone’s phone number by using the information on their driver’s license, but there’s no guarantee that the information will be accurate.
Also, you should be aware that there may be privacy laws and other legal considerations to take into account when you’re looking up someone’s phone number. It’s much easier and more reliable to mail a found driver’s license to the listed address, even if it takes a little longer to get back to them.
Key TakeawayPrivate phone numbers are not usually considered a part of a person’s public record, so if they haven’t made that information available, it may be difficult to find.
Possible options to tracking someone down
But if you really need to get in touch with someone and all you have is their driver’s license, here are a few options for finding their phone number:
- Enter their name and address into a search engine: Just running a basic online search for a person’s name and address can sometimes yield additional information, like their cellphone number.
- Use an online directory: Online white-page directories are massive databases that match cellphone numbers with their likely owners. The address listed on the driver’s license may help you find a phone number with some accuracy, but there’s no guarantee that the number listed on these directories is correct.
- Look the person up on social media: You may be able to find the person’s social media profiles by using their name and the general area where they live. In some cases, the person might have their phone number listed on one of their platforms, but even if not, you may be able to send them a message through something like Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
- Check the person’s public records: Sometimes a person’s phone number will be listed on public information like property records or voter registration information. However, your ability to access this information may be limited if you don’t have the person’s permission.
Pro tip: If you want to check whether someone’s phone number is correct before you call them, try using a reverse phone lookup app or website. Search for the phone number that you find, then see if the same name and/or address are listed.
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