After a loved one’s passing, you may need to deal with items such as driver’s licenses, license plates, and handicap 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
The Driver’s License Services Section routinely receives a report from vital statistics containing the names of those who are now deceased and that information is entered in the BMV database.
However, if you wish, you may send a copy of the death certificate and ID/license information to the DRIVER LICENSE SERVICES SECTION (https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/titles/Deceased.html) and it will be entered in the BMV database.
You will want to hold on to the title so that you can transfer ownership.
Disabled Person Placard (Handicap Placard)/License Plates
Surrender the registration plates and placards to the REGISTRATION SECTION at the address below along with a brief note of explanation that the owner is now deceased. Include a copy of the death certificate to inactivate the placard.
BUREAU OR MOTOR VEHICLES
101 HOSPITAL ST
AUGUSTA ME 04333