--- url: https://deepvue.ai/driving-licence-ocr-api/ title: "Driving Licence OCR API | Extract DL Data Fast | Deepvue" description: "Extract DL number, name, DOB & issuing state from Indian driving licence images in seconds. Built in-house for KYC & employment verification. Start free." last_modified: 2026-07-03T10:50:07.054Z --- 1. [API Infrastructure](/#platform) 2. Document AI 3. Driving Licence OCR Document AI · Driving Licence # Driving Licence OCR API for *DL Data Extraction* in India Extract structured Driving Licence data from user-provided images and documents using Deepvue’s Driving Licence OCR API, built for onboarding, KYC, and document processing workflows. Built with document-first OCR infrastructure designed for scalable identity and onboarding systems [Start for Free](https://dashboard.deepvue.ai/sign-up) [Book a demo](/demo/) ## Trusted by Platforms Building *KYC*, Onboarding & Document Processing Workflows Banks, NBFCs, and compliance teams rely on Deepvue APIs to validate DINs and automate KYB. ![DollarPe](/logos/kyc/dollarpe.png) ![iMocha](/logos/kyc/imocha.png) ![Lark Finserv](/logos/kyc/lark-finserv.png) ![NAMCO Bank](/logos/kyc/namco-bank.png) ![Nest](/logos/kyc/nest.png) ![SafeTree](/logos/kyc/safetree.png) ![SwitchMyLoan](/logos/kyc/switchmyloan.png) ![Times Internet](/logos/kyc/timesinternet.png) ![Yenmo](/logos/kyc/yenmo.png) ![DollarPe](/logos/kyc/dollarpe.png) ![iMocha](/logos/kyc/imocha.png) ![Lark Finserv](/logos/kyc/lark-finserv.png) ![NAMCO Bank](/logos/kyc/namco-bank.png) ![Nest](/logos/kyc/nest.png) ![SafeTree](/logos/kyc/safetree.png) ![SwitchMyLoan](/logos/kyc/switchmyloan.png) ![Times Internet](/logos/kyc/timesinternet.png) ![Yenmo](/logos/kyc/yenmo.png) ![DollarPe](/logos/kyc/dollarpe.png) ![iMocha](/logos/kyc/imocha.png) ![Lark Finserv](/logos/kyc/lark-finserv.png) ![NAMCO Bank](/logos/kyc/namco-bank.png) ![Nest](/logos/kyc/nest.png) ![SafeTree](/logos/kyc/safetree.png) ![SwitchMyLoan](/logos/kyc/switchmyloan.png) ![Times Internet](/logos/kyc/timesinternet.png) ![Yenmo](/logos/kyc/yenmo.png) KYC and onboarding workflows identity document data capture document digitization and prefill operations teams handling high-volume document intake platforms automating Driving Licence processing KYC and onboarding workflows identity document data capture document digitization and prefill operations teams handling high-volume document intake platforms automating Driving Licence processing KYC and onboarding workflows identity document data capture document digitization and prefill operations teams handling high-volume document intake platforms automating Driving Licence processing ## What is a driving licence OCR API? A Driving Licence OCR API allows platforms to extract structured fields from user-provided Driving Licence images or documents. [Explore API Documentation](https://docs.deepvue.ai/reference/document-ocr/india/driver-license) This API is commonly referred to as Driving Licence OCR APIDriving License OCR APIDrivers License OCR APIDL Data Extraction API Organizations use this API to extract Driving Licence details automatically reduce manual data entry support onboarding and KYC workflows structure document data for downstream systems The **Deepvue Driving Licence OCR API** helps automate document data extraction across licence-based onboarding workflows. ## Why driving licence OCR matters Driving Licences are commonly used in onboarding and identity workflows. Manual DL entry leads to slower onboarding data entry errors inconsistent form filling higher operational effort DL OCR enables faster data extraction improved capture quality reduced manual review fewer manual onboarding steps DL image in. Structured licence data out. OCR-powered extraction for document-driven onboarding workflows. [Start for Free](https://dashboard.deepvue.ai/sign-up) [Book a demo](/demo/) ## What this API enables The Deepvue Driving Licence OCR API enables organizations to: ### Turn a photo into clean data in one call Skip manual keying at onboarding by reading a licence the moment a user uploads it, no review queue to staff. ### Prefill onboarding forms Drop the extracted name, DOB, and address straight into onboarding forms instead of asking the user to retype them. ### Route by what a driver is allowed to drive Sort applicants into the right flow when a licence covers two-wheelers, light vehicles, or both. ### Flag an expired licence before you onboard Decide whether a document is still valid at capture time, so stale licences never reach your team. ### Accept whatever the user uploads Handle a phone photo or a scanned PDF on the same endpoint, so no upload path gets turned away. ## How the API works From document upload to structured licence data in four steps. 01 ### Upload document Submit a user-provided Driving Licence image or PDF document through a secure API request. 02 ### Process and identify The OCR workflow processes the uploaded document and identifies licence-related text regions. 03 ### Extract and normalize Structured fields are extracted and normalized. 04 ### Return fields A response is returned with Driving Licence document data ready for downstream use. The response can be integrated into onboarding, document review, prefill, or internal operations workflows. Ship DL OCR faster. Production-ready document extraction for identity workflows. [Start for Free](https://dashboard.deepvue.ai/sign-up) [View documentation](https://docs.deepvue.ai/reference/) ## Document input and usage context The Driving Licence OCR API is designed to work on user-provided DL images or PDF documents. This API is intended to support: KYC data capture onboarding form prefill document digitization operational review workflows Deepvue provides OCR infrastructure for extracting structured outputs and does not independently source or retrieve licence data from external registries through this OCR workflow. ## Consent and permissible usage Driving Licence OCR workflows are intended to be used within lawful and permissible document-processing workflows. Permissible workflows include: onboarding and KYC document digitization operational review Deepvue provides infrastructure to enable OCR-based document extraction and does not independently initiate or control collection of end-user identity documents. Upload DL. Get structured fields. OCR-powered extraction for licence document workflows. [Start for Free](https://dashboard.deepvue.ai/sign-up) [View documentation](https://docs.deepvue.ai/reference/) ## Developer preview See how a single API call extracts structured Driving Licence data from an uploaded document. API Request POST /v1/ocr/driving-licence { "document": "" } Input Parameters document file, DL image or PDF API Response (Simplified) { "data": { "licence\_number": "DL-0420110149646", "full\_name": "RAHUL SHARMA", "date\_of\_birth": "1992-05-18", "issue\_date": "2020-03-10", "expiry\_date": "2040-03-09", "address": "123 Sample Address...", "vehicle\_classes": \["MCWG", "LMV"\] } } ## Response fields Structured fields extracted from each Driving Licence document. STRING ### licence\_number Extracted DL number STRING ### full\_name Extracted full name STRING ### date\_of\_birth Extracted DOB STRING ### issue\_date Licence issue date STRING ### expiry\_date Licence expiry date STRING ### address Extracted address ARRAY ### vehicle\_classes Vehicle categories (MCWG, LMV, etc.) Response fields may vary depending on document quality, side captured, state format, and processing conditions. ## KYC use cases and OCR processing quality Extraction capabilities and quality considerations for licence document workflows. DL OCR for KYC and onboarding KYC Supports DL-based onboarding and KYC workflows: Licence data capture during onboarding Onboarding form prefill Identity document processing Operational review of uploaded DL documents Helps reduce onboarding friction and improve efficiency. OCR accuracy and quality Quality Performance depends on document conditions: Image clarity Crop quality Blur or glare Print quality Upload format Front/back availability State-specific layout variations Can be paired with downstream verification where required. Licence number. Expiry. Vehicle class. One call. Driving Licence OCR for document-driven identity workflows. [Start for Free](https://dashboard.deepvue.ai/sign-up) [Book a demo](/demo/) ## Integration features and key capabilities Everything you need to build, ship, and scale DL OCR workflows. Integration Features ### REST API architecture Standard REST endpoints. ### Structured OCR outputs Normalized DL fields for system use. ### Scalable infrastructure High-volume document processing. ### Automation-ready For onboarding, KYC, and operations. ### Audit logs Track document-processing activity. Key Features ### DL data extraction Extract structured licence fields from uploaded documents. ### KYC workflow support Use OCR outputs in onboarding and identity workflows. ### Structured field outputs Normalized data for downstream systems. ### Licence detail capture Extract issue date, expiry date, and vehicle classes. ### Scalable OCR infrastructure Built for high-volume document processing. ## Who uses this API Organizations across KYC, financial services, and operations use DL OCR. ### KYC and onboarding platforms Capture DL details during user onboarding. ### Financial services teams Automate licence-based document workflows. ### Operations teams Reduce manual document processing effort. ### Marketplaces and platforms Collect structured identity document data. ### Identity workflow systems Use OCR outputs for document capture and review. ## Compliance and data governance Deepvue provides infrastructure to enable document OCR and structured data extraction workflows. OCR outputs are generated from user-provided DL images or documents structured OCR processing systems workflow-based document handling mechanisms APIs are intended for use in KYC and onboarding document digitization operational review workflows identity data capture systems Deepvue does not act as a data fiduciary and does not claim ownership of underlying user documents or registry datasets. Applicable regulations Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023 Data protection & privacy Information Technology Act, 2000 Electronic governance & cybersecurity All API interactions are protected using encryption, access controls, and audit logging. Customers are responsible for ensuring lawful usage, including obtaining required user consent or authorization where applicable. ## Flexible API pricing Deepvue APIs are designed to scale with OCR and document-processing requirements. Pricing typically depends on number of documents processedAPI usage tiersworkflow design For organizations evaluating Driving Licence OCR API pricing, driver license OCR software cost, or DL data extraction workflows, our team provides customized pricing. [Start for Free](https://dashboard.deepvue.ai/sign-up) [Book a demo](/demo/) ## Frequently asked questions Common questions about Driving Licence OCR API integration and pricing. ### What is a Driving Licence OCR API? A Driving Licence OCR API extracts structured licence data from user-provided images or PDFs for onboarding and KYC workflows. ### Can this API be used for KYC? Yes. It is designed to support Driving Licence data capture in onboarding and identity workflows. ### Does this API verify DL data against a registry? No. This page refers to OCR-based document data extraction from user-provided documents. OCR can be paired with separate downstream verification workflows where applicable. ### What fields can be extracted? Typical fields include licence number, name, date of birth, address, issue date, expiry date, and vehicle classes, depending on document quality and processing conditions. ### What is Driving Licence OCR API pricing? Pricing depends on processing volume, workflow design, and integration requirements. ## Is Deepvue a Driving Licence OCR API provider? Deepvue provides APIs that enable organizations to extract structured Driving Licence data from user-provided images and PDFs for onboarding and KYC workflows. ## Start extracting driving licence data with structured OCR workflows built for scale. Document-first. Production-ready. Scalable OCR infrastructure. [Start for Free](https://dashboard.deepvue.ai/sign-up) [Book a demo](/demo/)