LicenseMatch

An online tool from the state of Georgia, LicenseMatch provides a simple way – instantly – to stop anyone from using a fraudulent Georgia driver’s license or identification card to access services.

Our enhanced service delivers more detailed search results and provides faster verification by significantly reducing data entry errors.

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Businesses can check driver’s license information against the state database to prevent fraud, minimize loss, and document verification when anyone presents a license in connection with a variety of activities, such as:

  • Conducting monetary transactions
  • Authenticating ID for employment
  • Accessing account information
  • Conducting age-sensitive transactions (alcohol, tobacco)
  • Purchasing or renting an automobile
  • Applying for housing (home purchase, renting)

Basic LicenseMatch

All that is required to access the LicenseMatch service is:

  • A signed agreement
  • Internet connection to access the LicenseMatch service
  • $100 billing account setup fee
    • Check payable to the Georgia Technology Authority

Download this pdf file. Basic LicenseMatch User Guide

LicenseMatch Gold

LicenseMatch Gold offers new features previously unavailable with our original LicenseMatch service:

  • Using a customized scanner, you simply swipe a driver’s license for data entry. This significantly reduces data entry errors and makes verification even faster.
  • In addition to matching the license to state records, the results indicate the status of the license (suspended, revoked, etc.).

To access LicenseMatch Gold you'll need:

  • An internet connection
  • A signed LicenseMatch agreement
  • A LicenseMatch Gold scanner

Establish a Billing Account

If you anticipate a large volume of orders, you may wish to create a billing account.

To create a billing account, you will need to:

Once the documents and payment are received, the Data Innovations team will send an email with instructions to access the system.

Contact

Georgia Office of Data Innovations

Visit: (details)

47 Trinity Ave SW
Atlanta, GA 30334

FAQs: LicenseMatch

LicenseMatch is a online tool that requires no special hardware, just an Internet connection. You simply enter data from the driver's Georgia license or ID to get an immediate verification against information in the state of Georgia's database. A false identity can be revealed if the data on the license or ID and the state’s records don’t match.

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