You are not required to notify DMV of the death of a person known to you. If the person passed away in Oregon, DMV should receive an electronic notification of their death from the Center for Health Statistics and Vital Records, a division of the Department of Human Services.
If you wish to report a death, you may submit one of the following items by mail or to your
local DMV office. Photocopies are acceptable. Please note the license/ID number on the document.
- Death certificate
- Court document
- Police report or other notice from law enforcement
- Signed statement containing the deceased person’s name and date of birth, along with proof of identity from the individual reporting the death.
- Returned license/Identification card with a signed statement that customer is deceased.
Mail to:
Driver & Motor Vehicle Services
Attn: Driver Transaction Unit
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem OR 97314
If you are in possession of the deceased person’s Oregon driver license or ID card, you may choose to destroy the card or keep it as a memento.