# US Driver's License Validator Validate United States driver's license numbers based on state-specific format rules (CA, NY, TX, FL, etc.) > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/us-drivers-license-validator - **Category:** Validation - **Keywords:** drivers, license, licence, dl, dmv, us, usa, state, validator, id ## Overview The US Driver's License Validator checks if a given driver's license number matches the format rules for a specific US state. It supports all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with optional auto-detection of the state from the license number. ## Inputs - **Driver's License Number** (text): Enter driver's license number (e.g., A1234567 for CA)... - **State** (select): Select state (optional - will auto-detect) ## When to use - When verifying the authenticity of a driver's license during identity checks. - In data entry or form validation to ensure license numbers are correctly formatted. - For compliance purposes in industries that require valid ID verification, such as finance or transportation. ## How it works - Enter the driver's license number in the input field. - Optionally select the state from the dropdown or let the tool auto-detect it. - The tool validates the number against the state's specific format rules and returns the result. ## Use cases - HR departments verifying employee IDs during hiring. - Online services validating user-submitted driver's license information. - Law enforcement or security personnel checking license formats during inspections. ## Frequently asked questions ### What states are supported? All 50 US states and the District of Columbia are supported. ### How accurate is the validation? The validation is based on official state format rules, but it only checks format, not the actual validity of the license. ### Can I validate multiple licenses at once? No, this tool validates one license number at a time. ### What if the state is not selected? The tool will attempt to auto-detect the state from the license number format. ### Is the license number stored or shared? 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