Drivers License Barcode Format

Drivers License Barcode Format

Last Updated on 2020-11-30

Nevada Driver's License Barcode Format

Florida Driver License and Identi cation Card 2D Barcode (PDF417) from Card Back. Sample Class E Florida Driver License Example PDF 417 decodes as: This example displays a typical Class E driver license, with sample data populated. Refer to the following page for full detail of the 2D barcode possible contents.

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Ontario Drivers License Barcode Format

According to the Card Design Standard by AAMVA, the PDF417 two-dimensional bar code symbology is the minimum mandatory machine-readable technology that must be present on compliant driving license/identification documents. The barcode encodes key information about the cardholder, including name, date of birth, sex, eye color, height, and many others.

Us Driver License Barcode Format

There are two ways to extract data from a driver license for a machine:

  • Using OCR technology to recognize the characters printed on an ID
  • Use barcode recognition technology to decode the PDF417 symbology and then parse it into human-readable formats

Generally speaking, the latter is more accurate and cost-effective than the former. In this article, we discuss how to use barcoding technology for text extraction from a driver’s license.

How to Extract Data from PDF417 of Driver Licenses

Option 1: Decode PDF417 from Cameras in a Web Application

If you are looking to read a driver’s license from a camera source, please refer to the instructions in the article: How to Recognize US Driver’s License in JavaScript.

Download the full sample

Option 2: Read PDF417 from Scanners in a Web Application

If the driver’s license is copied on paper, you can digitalize it from a document scanner using Dynamic Web TWAIN first.

To see how this works, you can give it a try at the demo here.

Please note that this demo also features document scanning, which is powered by Dynamsoft’s Web TWAIN SDK.

Download the full sample

The full sample code is also available on the website. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at support@dynamsoft.com.

Texas Drivers License Barcode Format

Option 3: Read Driver’s Licenses in Android and iOS Native Apps

If you are looking to read a driver’s license in a native app, please refer to the instructions in the article: How to Recognize US Driver’s License on Android Mobile Apps.

Parse PDF417 Results into a Human-readable Format

California Driver's License Barcode Format

After the PDF417 value is decoded, we can then parse it into separate fields.

Try Dynamsoft Barcode Reader

If you’re at the stage where you’re testing different options, try Dynamsoft Barcode Reader online demo or download a 30-day free trial. There’s no commitment necessary.

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