Not that it helps you now, but carrying an extra license can be useful to avoid this problem. In my state, you can order a replacement license from the DMV web site from the comfort of your chair. It is $10.00, charged to a credit card, takes about 5 minutes to order, and shows up in the mail in few days. I keep the extra license in my computer bag, so if I lose my wallet or main license, I have a backup.