Driver's License OCR API
Driver's License OCR API: Extract Data from Any State or Country
Turn driver's licenses into structured JSON data with our drivers license scanner API. Supports front-side OCR and back-side PDF417 barcode parsing for all 50 US states and 150+ countries. Built for KYC and identity verification workflows.
Why Choose Pic To Text Driver's License OCR?
Our drivers license data extraction API handles the complexity of varying formats so you can focus on building your product.
All 50 US States + Global Coverage
Our drivers license scanner API supports all current US state designs, including vertical IDs for under-21. Plus 150+ international driver's licenses out of the box.
PDF417 Barcode Parsing
Extract 100% accurate data directly from the PDF417 barcode on the back. Our barcode parser ensures zero typo errors for critical fields like license number and DOB.
Structured Address Extraction
We don't just return a raw string. Our drivers license data extraction breaks addresses into Street, City, State, and ZIP Code for easy database integration.
Driver's License Data Extraction in Action
Our drivers license verification API returns clean, structured JSON with address parsing ready for your database.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What US driver's license formats does your API support?
- Our drivers license OCR API supports all 50 US states, including the latest Real ID compliant designs. We also handle vertical IDs (under 21), temporary licenses, and older format variations.
- How does the PDF417 barcode parsing work?
- The PDF417 barcode on the back of US driver's licenses contains encoded data. Our pdf417 barcode parser extracts this data with 100% accuracy, providing reliable results even when the front side is damaged or unclear.
- Can you extract and parse address data from licenses?
- Yes. Our drivers license data extraction API breaks down the address into structured fields: street, city, state, and ZIP code. This makes it easy to validate addresses and integrate with your database.
- Is this API suitable for driver verification and KYC?
- Yes. Our drivers license verification API is designed for KYC workflows in fintech, gig economy, and fleet management. We provide structured JSON output with all fields needed for identity verification.
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Start extracting driver's license data with our OCR API. Free trial includes 100 API calls.
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