Driver's License Validation in RUNT

Verifik's Driver's License Validation API allows you to query official information registered in Colombia's Registro Único Nacional de Tránsito (RUNT) using the driver's identification document number.

This integration is essential for transport companies, car rental agencies, insurers, and logistics platforms that need to verify the legal status and eligibility of drivers before hiring or authorizing vehicle use.

What information does the API return?

When a document number query is made, the API returns updated data directly from RUNT, including:

Driver's full name and document details
License status (active, suspended, canceled)
License categories (e.g., B1, C1, A2)
Expiration dates for each category
Medical and aptitude certificate status
Traffic fines and infractions history (SIMIT/RUNT)

This data enables verification of the driver's capability and legal standing to operate vehicles.

API Reference

Endpoint

https://api.verifik.co/v2/co/runt/conductor

Headers

Name	Value
Accept	`application/json`
Authorization	`Bearer <token>`

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
`documentType`	string	Yes	Document Type. Allowed values: `CC`, `CE`, `PPT`, `PA`, `NIT`.
`documentNumber`	string	Yes	Driver's document number, without spaces or periods.

Request

Node.js
Python

import axios from "axios";

const { data } = await axios.get("https://api.verifik.co/v2/co/runt/conductor", {
	params: {
		documentType: "CC",
		documentNumber: "123456789",
	},
	headers: {
		Accept: "application/json",
		Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.VERIFIK_TOKEN}`,
	},
});
console.log(data);

import os, requests

url = "https://api.verifik.co/v2/co/runt/conductor"
headers = {"Accept": "application/json", "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.getenv('VERIFIK_TOKEN')}"}
params = {"documentType": "CC", "documentNumber": "123456789"}
r = requests.get(url, headers=headers, params=params)
print(r.json())

Response

{
	"data": {
		"ANSVpayments": [],
		"aptitudeCertificates": [
			{
				"categoria": "B1",
				"descripcionTramite": "Trámite expedición licencia conducción",
				"estadoDocumento": "UTILIZADO",
				"fechaExpedicion": "16/09/2024",
				"fechaSolicitud": "16/09/2024",
				"fechaVencimiento": "16/09/4759",
				"idPersona": "22526545",
				"nombreCea": "CENTRO DE ENSEÑANZA AUTOMOVILISTICA EDWCAR AUTOPISTA NORTE ",
				"tipoCertificado": "CERTIFICADO CONDUCTOR"
			}
		],
		"citizenStatus": "ACTIVA",
		"consultationDateTime": "2025-10-10T19:29:01.599Z",
		"documentNumber": "63535709",
		"documentType": "CC",
		"driverStatus": "ACTIVO",
		"fullName": "ARLETH PATRICIA RUEDA CORREA",
		"identityValidationAttempts": {
			"estadoUsuario": "ACTIVO",
			"fechaDesbloqueo": null,
			"validaciones": []
		},
		"identityValidationRequests": {
			"estadoUsuario": "ACTIVO",
			"fechaDesbloqueo": null,
			"validaciones": []
		},
		"infractions": {
			"nroPazYSalvo": "840377030067",
			"tieneMultas": "NO"
		},
		"inscriptionDate": "27/01/2023",
		"inscriptionNumber": "22526545",
		"licenses": [
			{
				"authorityTransit": null,
				"category": "B1",
				"dueDate": "19/09/2034",
				"endDateSuspension": null,
				"examExpirationDate": null,
				"expeditionDate": "19/09/2024",
				"licenceNumber": "63535709",
				"otExpide": "SECRETARIA DISTRITAL DE MOVILIDAD DE BOGOTA ",
				"resolutionNumber": null,
				"restrictions": null,
				"startDateSuspension": null,
				"status": "ACTIVA",
				"substratum": "63535709"
			}
		],
		"medicalCertificates": [],
		"requests": [
			{
				"descripcionTipoValidacion": null,
				"descripcionValidacion": null,
				"entidad": "SECRETARIA DISTRITAL DE MOVILIDAD DE BOGOTA ",
				"estadoSolicitud": "AUTORIZADA",
				"estadoTramite": "APROBADO",
				"fechaSolicitud": "19/09/2024",
				"identificador": "C 63535709",
				"nombreTramite": "Trámite expedición licencia conducción",
				"numeroSolicitud": "249765412",
				"registro": "RNC",
				"tramitesRealizados": "29"
			},
			{
				"descripcionTipoValidacion": null,
				"descripcionValidacion": null,
				"entidad": "CENTRO DE ENSEÑANZA AUTOMOVILISTICA EDWCAR AUTOPISTA NORTE ",
				"estadoSolicitud": "AUTORIZADA",
				"estadoTramite": "APROBADO",
				"fechaSolicitud": "16/09/2024",
				"identificador": "C 63535709",
				"nombreTramite": "TRÁMITE CERTIFICADO APTITUD EN CONDUCCIÓN",
				"numeroSolicitud": "249498842",
				"registro": "RNC",
				"tramitesRealizados": "35"
			},
			{
				"descripcionTipoValidacion": null,
				"descripcionValidacion": null,
				"entidad": "SECRETARIA DISTRITAL DE MOVILIDAD DE BOGOTA ",
				"estadoSolicitud": "AUTORIZADA",
				"estadoTramite": "APROBADO",
				"fechaSolicitud": "02/09/2024",
				"identificador": "FNQ366",
				"nombreTramite": "TRÁMITE LEVANTAMIENTO ALERTA",
				"numeroSolicitud": "248089667",
				"registro": "RNA",
				"tramitesRealizados": "26"
			},
			{
				"descripcionTipoValidacion": null,
				"descripcionValidacion": null,
				"entidad": "CENTRO DE RECONOCIMIENTO DE CONDUCTORES CERTIPASE SAS",
				"estadoSolicitud": "APROBADA",
				"estadoTramite": "APROBADO",
				"fechaSolicitud": "08/08/2024",
				"identificador": "C 63535709",
				"nombreTramite": "Tramite certificado aptitud fisica mental motriz",
				"numeroSolicitud": "245823594",
				"registro": "RNC",
				"tramitesRealizados": "38"
			},
			{
				"descripcionTipoValidacion": null,
				"descripcionValidacion": null,
				"entidad": "SECRETARIA DISTRITAL DE MOVILIDAD DE BOGOTA ",
				"estadoSolicitud": "REGISTRADA",
				"estadoTramite": "SOLICITADO",
				"fechaSolicitud": "29/03/2023",
				"identificador": "FNQ366",
				"nombreTramite": "TRÁMITE INSCRIPCIÓN ALERTA",
				"numeroSolicitud": "207145814",
				"registro": "RNA",
				"tramitesRealizados": "11"
			}
		],
		"sicovRequests": [],
		"totalLicenses": "1",
		"transitTaxes": {},
		"firstName": "ARLETH PATRICIA",
		"lastName": "RUEDA CORREA",
		"arrayName": ["ARLETH", "PATRICIA", "RUEDA", "CORREA"]
	},
	"signature": {
		"dateTime": "October 10, 2025 7:29 PM",
		"message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
	},
	"id": "3R2V0"
}

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

{
	"code": "MissingParameter",
	"message": "missing documentType. missing documentNumber"
}

{
	"code": "MissingParameter",
	"message": "documentType must be one of: [CC, CE, PPT, PA, NIT]"
}

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

{
	"code": "MissingParameter",
	"message": "missing documentType\n"
}

{
	"code": "InternalServerError",
	"message": "Server error."
}

Business Use Cases

The RUNT driver's license query API is used across multiple industries:

Transportation and Logistics: To verify driver eligibility and license validity during recruitment.
Car Rental Agencies: To ensure customers have a valid license before handing over a vehicle.
Insurance Companies: For risk assessment and policy issuance based on driver history.
On-demand Delivery & Ride-hailing: To validate gig workers' credentials in real-time.

Compliance & Data Quality

Compliance, availability, and accuracy

The API connects directly to official sources such as RUNT, ensuring:

Verified and up-to-date information.
High availability and optimal response times.
Regulatory compliance with KYC and transport regulations.
Data protection in accordance with Law 1581 of 2012.

Additional technical information

Method: GET
Response format: JSON
Update frequency: Real-time, according to RUNT source
Official source: Registro Único Nacional de Tránsito (RUNT), Colombia
Coverage: Nationwide
License categories include B1 (cars), A2 (motorcycles), C1 (trucks), etc.
Status "ACTIVA" indicates the license is currently valid.
Multiple license categories can be associated with one driver.

About Verifik

Verifik is an identity verification and compliance platform that connects companies with official data sources across Latin America. Its API solutions automate KYC, KYB, AML, and background checks, reducing fraud risk and strengthening digital trust.

What information does the API return?​

API Reference​

Endpoint​

Headers​

Parameters​

Request​

Response​

Business Use Cases​

Compliance & Data Quality​

Compliance, availability, and accuracy​

Additional technical information​

About Verifik​