Fast, Reliable Driver Licence OCR
Extract data from both front and back sides of licenses with advanced PDF417 and QR code decoding, supporting global formats with industry-leading accuracy.
Field Reference
Our OCR engine extracts the following fields from driver licences with high accuracy and confidence scores.
licence_number
Unique identifier for the driver licence
full_name
Full name of the licence holder
dob
Date of birth in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD)
issue_date
Date when the licence was issued
expiry_date
Date when the licence expires
licence_class
Vehicle classes the holder is permitted to drive
address
Residential address of the licence holder
barcode_payload_json
Decoded data from PDF417/QR barcode
Accuracy Benchmarks
Our driver licence OCR technology has been benchmarked across all 50 US states and 15 global templates.
98%
Text Field Accuracy
Printed text fields like name, licence number, and address are extracted with 98% accuracy across all supported templates.
99%
Barcode Decode Rate
PDF417 and QR codes on the back of licences are decoded with 99% accuracy, even with partial damage or wear.
Global Coverage
Our system supports all 50 US state driver licences, plus 15 international formats including Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and major European countries. Template updates are released monthly to maintain high accuracy.
Verification Workflow
Our four-step process ensures accurate data extraction and fraud detection for driver licences.
Front Capture
User captures the front of the licence using our SDK with auto-focus and glare detection guidance.
Back Barcode Scan
The back of the licence is scanned to extract the PDF417 or QR barcode data with high precision.
Data Fusion & Validity Check
Front OCR data is cross-referenced with barcode data to ensure consistency and detect tampering.
Fraud Score Output
A comprehensive fraud score is generated based on multiple verification factors and security features.
Time & Risk Savings
Our driver licence OCR solution dramatically reduces processing time while improving fraud detection.
Processing Time Reduction
Fraud Detection Improvement
Developer Output
Our API returns a comprehensive JSON response with extracted fields, barcode data, and validity scores.
{
"metadata": {
"document_type": "driver_licence",
"issuing_state": "California",
"scan_timestamp": "2023-09-15T14:32:18Z",
"processing_time_ms": 856
},
"fields": {
"licence_number": "F1234567",
"full_name": "DOE, JOHN MICHAEL",
"dob": "1985-06-12",
"issue_date": "2020-03-15",
"expiry_date": "2025-06-12",
"licence_class": "C",
"address": "123 MAIN ST, ANYTOWN CA 90210",
"restrictions": "CORRECTIVE LENSES"
},
"barcode_payload": {
"aamva_version": "08",
"jurisdiction_version": "01",
"inventory_control_number": "12345678901234",
"height_in": "70",
"eye_color": "BRO",
"hair_color": "BRO",
"organ_donor": "Y"
},
"validity": {
"score": 0.97,
"checks_passed": 12,
"checks_failed": 0,
"suspended_status": false
}
}Document Metadata
Includes document type, issuing state/country, and processing metrics for performance tracking.
Barcode Payload
Contains additional data encoded in the PDF417 barcode that may not be visible on the licence face.
Validity Scoring
Provides confidence scores and validation checks to help determine if the licence is authentic and valid.
User Experience Benefit
Transforming Rental Car Check-ins
By implementing our driver licence OCR, a major rental car company halved their check-in time from 8 minutes to under 4 minutes. Customer support tickets related to data entry errors dropped by 65%, while staff reported significantly improved workflow efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Launch licence OCR today.
Start extracting driver licence data with industry-leading accuracy and speed. Our API is easy to integrate and comes with comprehensive documentation.