Table of Contents
Among the plethora of identification documents, the Driving License stands out as one of the most widely recognised and trusted forms of identification for Indian citizens. Its significance extends beyond just granting the privilege to drive; it also serves as a reliable proof of identity, age, and residence. Hence Driving License Verification is an instrumental solution for many businesses out there.
What is Driving License Verification
Driving License Verification is the process of confirming the validity and authenticity of a driver’s license. It allows you to cross-check whether the license presented by an individual is genuine, unaltered, and issued by the appropriate authorities such as the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in India.
This verification process is essential for businesses in sectors such as logistics, e-commerce, ride-hailing and background verification checks to ensure compliance, security, and trust.
Enter Driving License Verification from Cashfree Payments- which has transitioned DL Verification from manual, paper-based processes to a one-click online solution.
Driving License Verification: Fast, Reliable and Accurate Solution from Cashfree Payments
With our DL Verification solution, businesses can seamlessly integrate driving license verification into their workflows and streamline their verification processes. Backed by advanced technology and robust security measures, our API ensures fast, reliable, and accurate verification of driving licenses.
Apart from the API, merchants can also verify DL details in seconds, right from our dashboard.
With a valid Driving License as an identification proof, you can get consented access to key information such as:
- Name as per Government records
- Father or Husband’s name
- Address
- Class of vehicle authorised to drive (Motorcycle with gear, Motorcycle without gear, Heavy Motor Vehicle, Light Motor Vehicle etc.)
- License Type (Permanent, Commercial etc.)
- Validity period of the license (Issue and Expiry Date)
- Issuing RTO pincode and more
Try now: Driving License Verification from Cashfree Payments
How Driving License Verification Works
To verify a driving license (DL), businesses can follow a simple three-step process for DL verification from Cashfree Payments’ comprehensive verification suite.
Making things simpler, any merchant can verify DL details from our self-serve solution on the merchant dashboard.
Step 1: Initiate the DL Verification process by entering the date of birth (DOB) and the driving license (DL) number in the system.
Step 2: Upon entering the required details, the system triggers a call to the DL verification API. This API connects to official government databases to authenticate the provided information against the records stored in the database. The API conducts a thorough check to validate the authenticity of the DL number and the associated DOB.
Step 3: Get Instant Results. Based on the information retrieved from the government database, the system provides the verification results.
- If the driving license is valid and matches the entered details, the system confirms its authenticity, providing the necessary details such as the license holder’s name and validity period.
- However, if the license is found to be expired or fake, the system promptly notifies about it as invalid.
In the case of recurring transactions and integrating DL verification in onboarding and verification workflows, merchants can integrate our API into their platforms with just a few lines of code. Our DL Verification API allows businesses to integrate driving license verification directly into their existing systems, onboarding workflows or applications.
Why should businesses do Driving License Verification
Now let’s take a look at some of the benefits that the adoption of Driving License Verification can bring to businesses.
Real-Time Verification and Accuracy
One of the main benefits of the DL Verification solution is that they can quickly verify the authenticity of a driving license in real-time. The API connect to trusted government databases, allowing businesses like rental platforms or age-restricted purchases to verify licenses instantly when needed.
Seamless integration
Businesses can quickly and easily integrate the API into their platforms, applications, or websites using just a few lines of code, saving both time and money.
Improved Compliance
Driving License is also a widely accepted identity proof apart from Aadhaar and Voter ID for address and age verification. With Driving License Verification, businesses can expand their list of identity proofs options and comply with regulatory requirements related to identity verification, such as KYC and AML regulations.
Streamlined Operations
By eliminating manual verification tasks, businesses can redirect their efforts towards other critical operations, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity. DL Verification API can help create a streamlined approach not only to improve operational workflows but also to reduce the likelihood of errors and delays associated with manual processes.
Better Customer Experience
Driving License Verification enhances the overall customer experience by reducing wait times, speeding up onboarding, reducing drop-offs from the sign-up page and simplifying the verification process.
Which businesses should consider Driving License Verification
In the beginning, we had mentioned many businesses with diverse use cases would need to authenticate DL details.
Let’s discuss the same in detail here.
Logistics & Transportation Platform for driver onboarding
Logistics platforms, like Delivery, rely heavily on efficient and secure deliveries to maintain customer satisfaction and uphold their reputation. By utilising DL Verification, these platforms can onboard authorised drivers with ease, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigating revenue risks.
The Driving License Verification solution enables them to conduct thorough background checks, verifying the authenticity of driving licenses and selecting the most suitable drivers for the job.
Ride-Hailing Services for driver onboarding and rentals
In the ride-hailing and travel industry, passenger safety is paramount. By implementing DL Verification solution, companies like Rapido can enhance passenger safety by conducting strict license checks and verifying driver identities during the sign-up process.
Additionally, Driving License Verification solution can be utilised for passenger identification, furthering security measures.
Insurance Providers for policyholder verification during onboarding
Did you know that Insurance providers in India can’t deny an insurance claim on the grounds of a fake driving licence? Hence, it becomes important for insurance providers to conduct due diligence.
DL Verification enables them to verify policyholders’ driving records from Day 0, ensuring that accurate and up-to-date information is obtained for risk assessment purposes.
E-commerce Platforms and Aggregators for delivery partner onboarding
In the competitive landscape of e-commerce, customer experience plays a pivotal role in driving success. E-commerce platforms including quick e-commerce like Zepto or aggregators like Amazon, can elevate the overall customer experience by collaborating with trusted delivery executives.
DL Verification allows these platforms to verify the credentials of delivery executives, ensuring that only reliable and trustworthy individuals are entrusted with delivering orders. By prioritising customer satisfaction and safety, e-commerce platforms can differentiate themselves from competitors and build long-term customer relationships.
Employee Background Check Services for employee verification and identification
Employee background check services often request employees to submit identification proofs ranging from Aadhaar Card, Voter ID to PAN Card and Driving License to verify address, photograph and age.
DL Verification API enables these services to strengthen and safeguard their workforce against identity theft by conducting comprehensive driving license checks as part of the background screening process.
With Driving License Verification, these services can conduct identity, age and address verification, and businesses can make informed hiring decisions.
FAQs:
How to do DL Verification Online?
You can easily do DL Verification Online through DL Verification API from Cashfree Payments, and get results in real-time.
How much time does it take for DL verification online?
With our Driving License Verification API, you get results within seconds with comprehensive details.
How to check a fake driving license?
With our Driving License Verification API, you can verify and screen out fake Driving Licenses.
What details can I get from Driving License Verification?
You can verify the details provided on the license, such as the license number, holder’s name, date of birth, validity period, issuing RTO pincode, address, age, license holder’s Father’s name, transport type, license type etc.
Beyond DL, our comprehensive identity verification suite offers more solutions with several verification APIs. Contact us to learn more.
