Handle driver's licenses, license plates, and disabled person placards in California
After a loved one's passing, you may need to deal with items such as driver's licenses, license plates, and disabled person placards that have specific rules governing how they are discarded. Because some of these items can be used toward identity theft, it is important you follow these rules.
Driver’s License
To deactivate the deceased driver’s license, submit the following by mail (address listed at the bottom of this section) to the DMV:
The decedent’s California Driver’s License/ID card (even if the card has expired)
An original or certified copy of the death certificate
A written statement listing the:
Decedent’s full name
Driver’s License/ID number
The name and relationship of the person reporting the death
Signature and phone number of the person reporting the death