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

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

What this workflow does

1. Monitors Google Drive for new driver license image uploads
2. Downloads and processes images using VLM Run AI OCR
3. Extracts key information including license number, name, DOB, and dates
4. 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:

1. Configure Google Drive OAuth2 and create license upload folder
2. Add VLM Run API credentials
3. Set up Google Sheets integration for data storage
4. Update folder/sheet IDs in workflow nodes
5. 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.