It can be confusing to locate your driver’s license number, especially since licenses have changed designs over the years. Whether you need it for insurance, employment verification, or other official purposes, finding this number quickly is important. This guide will show you exactly where to find your driver’s license number and document number, based on when your license was issued.
Locating Your DMV ID Number and Document Number Based on Issue Date
The location of your DMV ID number and document number depends on the issue date of your driver’s license, learner permit, or non-driver ID. Here’s a breakdown to help you find the information you need:
Licenses Issued After March 10, 2022
If your license was issued after March 10, 2022, the 9-digit DMV ID Number is located on the front of your license. Look for the phrase “DRIVER LICENSE,” and you’ll find the number directly underneath it.
Find the document number on the back of a standard driver’s license issued after March 10, 2022. It is located on the upper right side after ‘Doc #’.
The Document Number, which is an 8 or 10-character combination of letters and numbers, can be found on the back of your license. Check the upper right side, and you will see it after “Doc #.”
Licenses Issued Between October 30, 2017, and March 9, 2022
For licenses issued between October 30, 2017, and March 9, 2022, the 9-digit DMV ID Number is also on the front of the license, under the phrase “DRIVER LICENSE.” It’s important to note that licenses issued in this period are marked with “This document is not for Federal Purposes.”
Front view of a non-federal purpose driver’s license issued between October 30, 2017 and March 9, 2022, showing the location of the DMV ID number.
Similar to the newer licenses, the Document Number is on the back of the license, in the upper right corner after “Doc #.”
Licenses Issued Before October 30, 2017
For licenses issued before October 30, 2017, the location varies slightly depending on specific dates within this period.
For licenses issued after March 23, 2017, the Document Number is on the back of the license, on the upper right side after “Doc #.”
Document number location highlighted on the back of a driver’s license issued after March 23, 2017 and before October 30, 2017.
For licenses issued after January 28, 2014, the Document Number is still on the back, but simply on the upper right side without a specific “Doc #” label in some cases.
Back of a driver’s license issued after January 28, 2014, indicating the general area for the document number on the upper right side.
For licenses issued after July 2013, the 9-digit DMV ID Number can be found on the front of the license under the phrase “DRIVER LICENSE.” Additionally, the Document Number for these licenses is on the front, in the bottom right side.
Conclusion
Finding your driver’s license number and document number is straightforward once you know where to look based on the issue date of your card. This guide helps simplify the process, ensuring you can quickly locate the necessary information whenever you need it. Remember to check your license’s issue date to determine the correct location of these numbers.
