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Drivers licenses

Notify the state DMV to cancel the license and to transfer vehicle titles with proper probate or affidavit paperwork

Some steps differ by region inside the country.

Where

Your state DMV or motor vehicle agency.

How

Notify the DMV of the death so the license is canceled and the record flagged. Return any disabled parking placard, which is usually required. Handle the voter registration cancellation, which some states process through the DMV and others through the county. Ask about a refund of any prepaid registration fees to the estate.

What to bring

The driver's license or state ID A certified copy of the death certificate

This is practical information, not legal, medical, or financial advice.

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