> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.1kosmos.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.1kosmos.com/identity-verification/database-validation/aamva-verification.md). # AAMVA Verification *** ### Overview For US driver's licenses and state-issued ID cards, the platform cross-checks the data extracted from the scan against the issuing state's authoritative records through the **American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)** network. This validates the license against the actual DMV record rather than against an expected document appearance. #### What Gets Checked When a US driver's license or state ID is scanned, the extracted attributes are matched against the DMV record for that license number. The response indicates whether: * The license number **exists** in the issuing state's records * The **name** on the scan matches the DMV record * The **date of birth** matches * The **issue date** matches * The **expiry date** matches * The license is currently **valid** (not suspended, revoked, or canceled) A mismatch on any field - or a "no record found" response - produces a granular reason code that downstream systems can act on. #### What It Does and Doesn't Tell You * **It confirms** that the license corresponds to a real DMV record and that the submitted details match that record. * **It does not confirm** that the person presenting the document is its rightful holder - the biometric and liveness checks provide that binding. * **Coverage varies by state.** Not every state participates in every check, and some return an inconclusive result rather than a definitive match or non-match. Treat these per your risk model. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.1kosmos.com/identity-verification/database-validation/aamva-verification.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.