This Letter to Department of Motor Vehicles Notifying Them of Death is used to prevent identity theft by notifying the Department or Division of Motor Vehicles of the death of an individual if the deceased individual had a driver’s license or a state identification card.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] Department of Motor Vehicles [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Notification of Death of [Deceased's Full Name] Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this letter to formally notify the Department of Motor Vehicles about the recent passing of [Deceased's Full Name], a resident of Phoenix, Arizona. This letter serves as an official request to update the motor vehicle records and related documents to reflect the individual's deceased status. I regret to inform you that [Deceased's Full Name] passed away on [Date of Death], as confirmed by the attached copy of the death certificate. As per Arizona State law, it is necessary to inform the relevant authorities of such events for legal and administrative purposes. To ensure a smooth transition and avoid any potential issues, I kindly request you to update the following information accordingly: 1. Driver's License: Please cancel the driver's license issued to [Deceased's Full Name] (License Number: [License Number]). It is important to terminate any driving privileges associated with the deceased individual. 2. Vehicle Registration: Given the circumstances, please remove [Deceased's Full Name] from the vehicle registration records associated with the following vehicle(s): — Vehicle 1: Make, Model, Year, License Plate Number — Vehicle 2: Make, Model, Year, License Plate Number By promptly removing the deceased individual's name from these records, it will prevent any potential complications related to ownership, insurance, or liability. 3. Parking Permits, Tags, and Placards: If any disabled parking permits, tags, or placards were issued to [Deceased's Full Name], I urge you to deactivate them immediately. This will ensure that these parking privileges are not misused and can be allocated to those who genuinely require them. I understand that certain documentation and forms may be necessary to complete these updates. Therefore, I have enclosed all the required documents, including a copy of the death certificate, as proof of eligibility for these changes. I kindly request your assistance in expediting this process and promptly updating the records. It is important to minimize any potential complications that may arise due to the delay in recording the deceased status of [Deceased's Full Name]. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address] if you require any additional information or if there are any further steps I need to take. I appreciate your cooperation and assistance during this difficult time. Sincerely, [Your Name]
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] Department of Motor Vehicles [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Notification of Death of [Deceased's Full Name] Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this letter to formally notify the Department of Motor Vehicles about the recent passing of [Deceased's Full Name], a resident of Phoenix, Arizona. This letter serves as an official request to update the motor vehicle records and related documents to reflect the individual's deceased status. I regret to inform you that [Deceased's Full Name] passed away on [Date of Death], as confirmed by the attached copy of the death certificate. As per Arizona State law, it is necessary to inform the relevant authorities of such events for legal and administrative purposes. To ensure a smooth transition and avoid any potential issues, I kindly request you to update the following information accordingly: 1. Driver's License: Please cancel the driver's license issued to [Deceased's Full Name] (License Number: [License Number]). It is important to terminate any driving privileges associated with the deceased individual. 2. Vehicle Registration: Given the circumstances, please remove [Deceased's Full Name] from the vehicle registration records associated with the following vehicle(s): — Vehicle 1: Make, Model, Year, License Plate Number — Vehicle 2: Make, Model, Year, License Plate Number By promptly removing the deceased individual's name from these records, it will prevent any potential complications related to ownership, insurance, or liability. 3. Parking Permits, Tags, and Placards: If any disabled parking permits, tags, or placards were issued to [Deceased's Full Name], I urge you to deactivate them immediately. This will ensure that these parking privileges are not misused and can be allocated to those who genuinely require them. I understand that certain documentation and forms may be necessary to complete these updates. Therefore, I have enclosed all the required documents, including a copy of the death certificate, as proof of eligibility for these changes. I kindly request your assistance in expediting this process and promptly updating the records. It is important to minimize any potential complications that may arise due to the delay in recording the deceased status of [Deceased's Full Name]. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address] if you require any additional information or if there are any further steps I need to take. I appreciate your cooperation and assistance during this difficult time. Sincerely, [Your Name]