Extract Data from Driver License Uploads with VLM Run, Google Drive and Sheets

Description

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n.

What this workflow does
Monitors Google Drive for new driver license image uploads
Downloads and processes images using VLM Run AI OCR
Extracts key information including license number, name, DOB, and dates
Saves structured data to Google Sheets for instant access

Setup
Prerequisites: Google Drive account, VLM Run API credentials, Google Sheets access, self-hosted n8n.
You need to install VLM Run community node

Quick Setup:
Configure Google Drive OAuth2 and create license upload folder
Add VLM Run API credentials
Set up Google Sheets integration for data storage
Update folder/sheet IDs in workflow nodes
Test with sample license images and activate

Perfect for
Customer onboarding and identity verification
KYC compliance and document processing
HR employee verification and record keeping
Insurance claim processing and validation
Any business requiring license data extraction

Key Benefits
Asynchronous processing** handles high-resolution images without timeouts
Multi-format support** for JPG, PNG, PDF, HEIC, WebP formats
Structured data output** ready for databases and integrations
Eliminates manual entry** saving hours of data input time
High accuracy OCR** with multi-state license support

How to customize
Extend by adding:
Address and additional field extraction
Data validation and error checking
Integration with CRM or customer databases
Email notifications for processing completion
Audit trails and compliance reporting
Duplicate detection and data deduplication

This workflow transforms manual license data entry into an automated, accurate, and compliant process, making identity verification seamless and reliable for your business operations.