Driver License Verification in Canada

Verifik's Driver License Verification API helps you authenticate Canadian driver licenses using official government data. It's designed to streamline your KYC (Know Your Customer) processes, prevent fraud, and ensure you meet all regulatory requirements effortlessly.

We built this integration for businesses that need a fast, secure, and automated way to confirm the validity of driver's licenses issued in British Columbia and Ontario provinces.

What does this API validate?

Our API connects directly with official records to validate:

Driver License Number: Verifies the authenticity of driver license numbers.
License Status: Confirms whether the license is currently valid.
Identity Match: For British Columbia, validates that the last name matches the license record.

By verifying these details, you can be confident that the driver license is authentic and valid, significantly lowering the risk of fraud.

Canadian identity validation services include driver license verification for British Columbia and Ontario provinces. These services allow you to verify the authenticity and validity of driver's licenses issued in these Canadian provinces.

Supported Provinces

Province	Endpoint	Description
British Columbia	`/v2/ca/british-columbia/driver-license`	Verify BC driver licenses with document number and last name
Ontario	`/v2/ca/ontario/driver-license`	Verify Ontario driver licenses with document number

British Columbia Driver License

Endpoint

GET https://api.verifik.co/v2/ca/british-columbia/driver-license

The British Columbia Driver License Verification service offers a straightforward method to verify the authenticity and validity of a driver's license in the province of British Columbia, Canada. By utilizing this service, you can quickly validate a driver's license based on the provided document number and last name.

Headers

Name	Value
Content-Type	`application/json`
Authorization	`Bearer <token>`

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description	Example
`documentNumber`	string	Yes	Driver's license to consult, all data must be entered exactly as found in this document.	`1123456`
`lastName`	string	Yes	Last name that appears in the Driver License.	`HELLO`

Request

JavaScript
Python
PHP
Swift

import axios from 'axios';

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  url: 'https://api.verifik.co/v2/ca/british-columbia/driver-license',
  params: {
    documentNumber: '7793458',
    lastName: 'JIWA'
  },
  headers: {
    'Accept': 'application/json',
    'Authorization': 'Bearer <tu_token>'
  }
};

try {
  const { data } = await axios.request(options);
  console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error);
}

import http.client

conn = http.client.HTTPSConnection("api.verifik.co")
payload = ''
headers = {}
conn.request("GET", "/v2/ca/british-columbia/driver-license?documentNumber=1123456&lastName=HELLO", payload, headers)
res = conn.getresponse()
data = res.read()
print(data.decode("utf-8"))

<?php
require_once 'HTTP/Request2.php';
$request = new HTTP_Request2();
$request->setUrl('https://api.verifik.co/v2/ca/british-columbia/driver-license?documentNumber=1123456&lastName=HELLO');
$request->setMethod(HTTP_Request2::METHOD_GET);
$request->setConfig(array(
  'follow_redirects' => TRUE
));
try {
  $response = $request->send();
  if ($response->getStatus() == 200) {
    echo $response->getBody();
  }
  else {
    echo 'Unexpected HTTP status: ' . $response->getStatus() . ' ' .
    $response->getReasonPhrase();
  }
}
catch(HTTP_Request2_Exception $e) {
  echo 'Error: ' . $e->getMessage();
}
?>

var request = URLRequest(url: URL(string: "https://api.verifik.co/v2/ca/british-columbia/driver-license?documentNumber=1123456&lastName=HELLO")!,timeoutInterval: Double.infinity)
request.httpMethod = "GET"

let task = URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: request) { data, response, error in 
  guard let data = data else {
    print(String(describing: error))
    return
  }
  print(String(data: data, encoding: .utf8)!)
}

task.resume()

Ontario Driver License

Endpoint

GET https://api.verifik.co/v2/ca/ontario/driver-license

The Ontario Driver's License service allows you to quickly obtain essential information about a driver's license issued in the province of Ontario, Canada. By providing the document number, you can access details such as the license status and the associated verification number.

Use this service to validate and verify the authenticity of Ontario driver's licenses efficiently. Whether you need to confirm the validity of a driver's license for identification or regulatory purposes, this service provides accurate and up-to-date license information.

Headers

Name	Value
Content-Type	`application/json`
Authorization	`Bearer <token>`

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description	Example
`documentNumber`	string	Yes	Driver's license to consult, all data must be entered exactly as found in this document.	`S123456789123456`

Request

JavaScript
Python
PHP
Swift

import axios from 'axios';

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  url: 'https://api.verifik.co/v2/ca/ontario/driver-license',
  params: {
    documentNumber: 'S123456789123456'
  },
  headers: {
    'Accept': 'application/json',
    'Authorization': 'Bearer <tu_token>'
  }
};

try {
  const { data } = await axios.request(options);
  console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error);
}

import requests

url = "https://api.verifik.co/v2/ca/ontario/driver-license?documentNumber=S123456789123456"

payload = {}
headers = {}

response = requests.request("GET", url, headers=headers, data=payload)

print(response.text)

<?php
require_once 'HTTP/Request2.php';
$request = new HTTP_Request2();
$request->setUrl('https://api.verifik.co/v2/ca/ontario/driver-license?documentNumber=S123456789123456');
$request->setMethod(HTTP_Request2::METHOD_GET);
$request->setConfig(array(
  'follow_redirects' => TRUE
));
try {
  $response = $request->send();
  if ($response->getStatus() == 200) {
    echo $response->getBody();
  }
  else {
    echo 'Unexpected HTTP status: ' . $response->getStatus() . ' ' .
    $response->getReasonPhrase();
  }
}
catch(HTTP_Request2_Exception $e) {
  echo 'Error: ' . $e->getMessage();
}
?>

var request = URLRequest(url: URL(string: "https://api.verifik.co/v2/ca/ontario/driver-license?documentNumber=S123456789123456")!,timeoutInterval: Double.infinity)
request.httpMethod = "GET"

let task = URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: request) { data, response, error in 
  guard let data = data else {
    print(String(describing: error))
    return
  }
  print(String(data: data, encoding: .utf8)!)
}

task.resume()

Response Examples

200 - British Columbia
200 - Ontario
404
409

{
  "data": {
    "documentNumber": "1123456",
    "lastName": "HELLO",
    "valid": true
  },
  "signature": {
    "dateTime": "August 8, 2023 10:56 PM",
    "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
  },
  "id": "1234567"
}

{
  "data": {
    "documentNumber": "S123456789123456",
    "licenceStatus": "Valid",
    "verificationNumber": "123V5"
  },
  "signature": {
    "dateTime": "March 12, 2024 3:47 PM",
    "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
  },
  "id": "8X9FD"
}

{
    "code": "NotFound",
    "message": "Record not found."
}

{
  "code": "MissingParameter",
  "message": "missing lastName\n missing documentNumber\n"
}

Common Use Cases

Fintech & Banking: Verify driver licenses instantly during account opening or loan applications.
Rideshare & Delivery: Authenticate drivers before they become active on your platform.
HR & Recruitment: Validate driver credentials as part of your hiring workflow.
Insurance & Automotive: Confirm driver license validity before issuing policies or processing claims.

Official Sources & Reliability

We connect directly with official Canadian provincial licensing systems (British Columbia and Ontario) to ensure you receive verified, up-to-the-minute information. Every query is handled with strict adherence to security and regulatory standards.

Key Benefits

Automated Compliance: Streamline your verification checks to prevent fraud without adding friction for your users.
Instant Results: Process verifications in seconds, perfect for real-time digital onboarding.
Trusted Data: Rely on data sourced directly from official provincial records.
Easy Integration: Connect easily via our REST API or use our compatible SDKs.

Compliance & Security

We prioritize the safety of your data. Verifik uses advanced encryption (HTTPS/TLS 1.3) and strict privacy management standards to ensure confidentiality. Our service is monitored 24/7 for availability and offers role-based access controls to keep your team's access secure.

About Verifik

Verifik is a leading platform for identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention across Latin America and North America. Our APIs automate KYC, KYB, AML, and biometric validation processes, connecting businesses with official data sources in Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and beyond.

What does this API validate?​

Supported Provinces​

British Columbia Driver License​

Endpoint​

Headers​

Parameters​

Request​

Ontario Driver License​

Endpoint​

Headers​

Parameters​

Request​

Response Examples​

Common Use Cases​

Official Sources & Reliability​

Key Benefits​

Compliance & Security​

About Verifik​

What does this API validate?

Supported Provinces

British Columbia Driver License

Endpoint

Headers

Parameters

Request

Ontario Driver License

Endpoint

Headers

Parameters

Request

Response Examples

Common Use Cases

Official Sources & Reliability

Key Benefits

Compliance & Security

About Verifik