Extract data from driver license uploads with VLM Run, Google Drive and Sheets
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@vlm-run/n8n-nodes-vlmrun(VLM Run License Extractor)
Nodes used (5)
- Vlm Run
@vlm-run/n8n-nodes-vlmrun.vlmRun - Google Drive Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.googleDriveTrigger - Webhook
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - Google Sheets
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - Google Drive
n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive
What it does
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.