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. 

For each of the following, include a note stating the person passed.

Driver’s License

Mail the license with a copy of the death certificate to:

RI DMV

ATTN:  LICENSE DEPT

600 NEW LONDON AVE

CRANSTON, RI  02920

Disabled Person Placard (Handicap Placard)

Mail the handicap placard to:

RI DMV

ATTN:  DISABILITY PARKING

600 NEW LONDON AVE

CRANSTON, RI  02920

License Plates

Mail the plates with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

RI DMV

ATTN:  PLATE CANCELLATION

600 NEW LONDON AVE

CRANSTON, RI  02920