Free ID scanner — scan driver license barcodes with your phone camera. Extract name, address, DOB, and license data from PDF417 barcodes. All 50 states.
Speed up customer check-in at your dealership. Scan the license, auto-fill the deal form, and eliminate data entry errors.
Reduce data entry mistakes that cause title and registration problems downstream. Accurate data from the start saves hours of corrections later.
Each manual data entry takes 3-5 minutes and introduces errors. ID scanning processes the same data in under 2 seconds with near-perfect accuracy.
Key Features & Benefits
- PDF417 Barcode Reading — Scan the barcode on the back of any US driver license using your device camera — instant extraction of all encoded data.
- All 50 States — Works with driver licenses from all 50 US states and DC — handles different barcode formats and data encodings.
- Data Extraction — Extract full name, address, date of birth, license number, expiration date, and physical description from the barcode.
- CRM Auto-Fill — For dealers: scanned ID data automatically populates customer fields in the deal form — no manual typing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of IDs can be scanned?
Our scanner reads PDF417 barcodes found on the back of all US driver licenses and state IDs from all 50 states plus DC. Each state uses slightly different data encoding — our system handles them all automatically.
Is ID scanning legal for car dealerships?
Yes. Dealerships can legally scan IDs for legitimate business purposes including test drive authorization, credit applications, and deal processing. The Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) regulates how scanned data is stored and shared.
How does ID scanning speed up the deal process?
Manual data entry takes 3-5 minutes per customer and introduces typos. ID scanning captures 15+ fields in under 2 seconds with 99.9% accuracy, eliminating errors that cause title and registration issues later.
How accurate is barcode scanning vs manual entry?
Barcode scanning achieves 99.9% accuracy on extracted data, compared to 95-97% for manual entry. The 3-5% error rate in manual entry translates to typos in names, addresses, and dates that cause downstream issues with titles, registrations, and credit applications.
Does ID scanning work with temporary or paper IDs?
Scanning requires a PDF417 barcode, which is on standard plastic driver licenses and state IDs. Temporary paper licenses, international licenses, passport cards, and military IDs may not have scannable barcodes and require manual entry with visual verification.