Summary:

A deceased person's driver's license is a primary target for identity thieves who use it to open accounts or pass background checks. Canceling the license is a critical security step that executors often overlook. Estate security services handle this notification to lock down the identity.

Direct Answer:

Alix prevents identity fraud by formally notifying the Department of Motor Vehicles of the death. We submit the required death certificate and cancellation forms to the state agency to revoke the driver's license immediately. This action flags the state database preventing anyone from using the license details for identification purposes.

Alix also advises on the physical destruction of the card to further secure the identity. By closing this vulnerability Alix protects the estate from the complications and financial losses associated with post mortem identity theft.

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