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US Driver's License Validator

Validate United States driver's license numbers based on state-specific format rules (CA, NY, TX, FL, etc.)

Key Facts

Category
Validation
Input Types
text, select
Output Type
text
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

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.

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.

Examples

1. Verify a Texas Driver's License

Data Entry Clerk
Background
A data entry clerk is inputting driver's license information into a database.
Problem
Prevent invalid entries by checking the license number format before saving.
How to Use
Input the license number '12345678' and select 'Texas' from the state options.
Outcome
The tool validates that the number is eight digits, matching Texas's format.

2. Auto-detect and Validate a Florida License

Background
An online form requires driver's license verification without state selection.
Problem
Ensure the submitted license number is valid for any US state.
How to Use
Enter the license number 'G123456789012' and use the auto-detect feature.
Outcome
The tool identifies it as a Florida license and confirms the format.

Try with Samples

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US Driver's License Samples
Collection of US driver's license numbers from all 50 states and DC for validation testing
title token driver,license
sample
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US SSN Samples
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FAQ

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?

No, the validation is performed locally and no data is stored or transmitted.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/us-drivers-license-validator

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
license text Yes -
state select No -

Response Format

{
  "result": "Processed text content",
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)",
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  }
}
Text: Text

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-us-drivers-license-validator": {
      "name": "us-drivers-license-validator",
      "description": "Validate United States driver's license numbers based on state-specific format rules (CA, NY, TX, FL, etc.)",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=us-drivers-license-validator",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

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