Source of Definition: D20/79; ADD/94-#2; SR22

Source of Data: Insurer; driver

The full name of the driver.

See the AAMVA Person Name Rule for the rules governing the format of a person's name.

Usage Note: This element is classified as Personally identifiable information (PII) that must keep secure. In addition the: Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) rule 18 USC � 2725 identifies this element as personal information that a Motor Vehicle Agency must keep secure.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/35

Source of Definition: D20/79; ADD/94-#7

Source of Data: Driver license applicant; Driver license; Crash report

Synonyms: DOB

The birth date of a driver.

 

 

 

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): Date

Source of Definition: ADD/94-#21

Source of Data: Driver license application; Abstracts of conviction; Crash report

The place where the driver resides.

The address contains a number of sub-fields for holding the components of an address. The components are:

Element	Format	Presence	Maximum Size of a short address	Tag
Street Address Line 1	string	Required	20	line1
Street Address Line 2	string	Optional	20	line2
City (and/or foreign country)	string	Required	15	city
State Code	string	Optional	2	stateCode
ZIP Code	string	Optional	5	postalCode
ZIP +4	string	Optional	4	postalExtensionCode

Example: If the address is 12 Main St, Apt C, Bangor ME 04402-1234, then provide:

Line1: 12 MAIN ST Line2: APT C City: BANGOR State: ME ZIP: 04402 ZIP+4: 1234

The following best practices should be adopted when possible. When populating an address to be used in a data exchange:

1. Only use "Printable characters" in an address, i.e. the characters found on a U.S. keyboard.
2. If the jurisdiction has recorded Address Line 2 in their system and Address Line 1 is longer than the specified length of the field: then truncate this field at the specified length. Do not include more characters than are specified, in the length.

   E.g. if the address line 1 is 32 characters long, and is recorded as:

   Line 1: 1692 JEAN BAPTISTE LAKE SHORE DR Line 2: APT C

   Truncate to:

   Line 1: 1692 JEAN BAPTISTE L Line 2: APT C

3. If the jurisdiction is not recording Address Line 2 in their system and Address Line 1 is longer than the specified length of the field: Then the address can be wrapped to line 2. However always split the data on a word, not at a character in the middle of a word.

   E.g. if the address lines are recorded as: 176 PIED BLVD, APT 25 (21 characters long). In the message it should be packed as:

   Line 1: 176 PIED BLVD, APT (18 characters long) Line 2: 25

   Or, Line 1: 176 PIED BLVD (13 characters long) Line 2: APT 25

   Do not split words or numbers:

   Line 1: 176 PIED BLVD, APT 2 (20 characters long) Line 2: 5

4. If the Address Line 2 recorded is longer than the specified length of the field in the message, truncate this field at the specified length. Do not include more characters than are specified, in the length.

   E.g. for a short length element, if the address is recorded as:

   Line 2: APARTMENT ABCDEFGHIJK (Address Line 2 is 21 characters long)

   Truncate to:

   Line 2: APARTMENT ABCDEFGHIJ

5. If the City recorded is longer than the specified length of the field, in the message, truncate this field at the specified length. Do not include more characters than are specified, in the length.

   E.g. for a short length element, if:

   City: RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

   Truncate to:

   City: RANCHO SANTA MA

6. Never truncate the State Code because other fields are longer.
7. For U.S. addresses, always provide the first 5 digits of the ZIP code and whenever the ZIP+4 extension is available, provide the 4 digit ZIP extension.

Never truncate the ZIP code because other fields are longer.

Usage Note: This element is classified as Personally identifiable information (PII) that must keep secure. In addition the: Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) rule 18 USC � 2725 identifies this element as personal information that a Motor Vehicle Agency must keep secure.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/71

Source of Definition: D20/79; ADD/94-#20

Source of Data: Motor Vehicle Agency; Driver

The mailing address of a driver (or a MVA customer).

The address contains a number of sub-fields for holding the components of an address. The components are:

Element	Format	Presence	Maximum Size of a short address	Tag
Street Address Line 1	string	Required	20	line1
Street Address Line 2	string	Optional	20	line2
City (and/or foreign country)	string	Required	15	city
State Code	string	Optional	2	stateCode
ZIP Code	string	Optional	5	postalCode
ZIP +4	string	Optional	4	postalExtensionCode

Example: If the address is 12 Main St, Apt C, Bangor ME 04402-1234, then provide:

Line1: 12 MAIN ST Line2: APT C City: BANGOR State: ME ZIP: 04402 ZIP+4: 1234

The following best practices should be adopted when possible. When populating an address to be used in a data exchange:

1. Only use "Printable characters" in an address, i.e. the characters found on a U.S. keyboard.
2. If the jurisdiction has recorded Address Line 2 in their system and Address Line 1 is longer than the specified length of the field: then truncate this field at the specified length. Do not include more characters than are specified, in the length.

   E.g. if the address line 1 is 32 characters long, and is recorded as:

   Line 1: 1692 JEAN BAPTISTE LAKE SHORE DR Line 2: APT C

   Truncate to:

   Line 1: 1692 JEAN BAPTISTE L Line 2: APT C

3. If the jurisdiction is not recording Address Line 2 in their system and Address Line 1 is longer than the specified length of the field: Then the address can be wrapped to line 2. However always split the data on a word, not at a character in the middle of a word.

   E.g. if the address lines are recorded as: 176 PIED BLVD, APT 25 (21 characters long). In the message it should be packed as:

   Line 1: 176 PIED BLVD, APT (18 characters long) Line 2: 25

   Or, Line 1: 176 PIED BLVD (13 characters long) Line 2: APT 25

   Do not split words or numbers:

   Line 1: 176 PIED BLVD, APT 2 (20 characters long) Line 2: 5

4. If the Address Line 2 recorded is longer than the specified length of the field in the message, truncate this field at the specified length. Do not include more characters than are specified, in the length.

   E.g. for a short length element, if the address is recorded as:

   Line 2: APARTMENT ABCDEFGHIJK (Address Line 2 is 21 characters long)

   Truncate to:

   Line 2: APARTMENT ABCDEFGHIJ

5. If the City recorded is longer than the specified length of the field, in the message, truncate this field at the specified length. Do not include more characters than are specified, in the length.

   E.g. for a short length element, if:

   City: RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

   Truncate to:

   City: RANCHO SANTA MA

6. Never truncate the State Code because other fields are longer.
7. For U.S. addresses, always provide the first 5 digits of the ZIP code and whenever the ZIP+4 extension is available, provide the 4 digit ZIP extension.

Never truncate the ZIP code because other fields are longer.

Usage Note: This element is classified as Personally identifiable information (PII) that must keep secure. In addition the: Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) rule 18 USC � 2725 identifies this element as personal information that a Motor Vehicle Agency must keep secure.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/71

Source of Definition: ISO 5219; D20/79; ADD/94-#8

Source of Data: Individual; driver license; crash reports; conviction reports.

Synonyms: Gender

The sex of a driver.

Value	Description
0	Unknown
1	Male
2	Female
9	Not specified or Non-binary gender

Usage Note: Since 2017, a growing number of MVAs allow an individual to specify how they should be categorized. "Non-binary" was added to support this.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/1

Source of Definition: D20/79; ADD/94-#9

Source of Data: Driver license applicant.

The height in feet and inches of an individual driver. The first digit contains the number of feet and the last two digits contain the number of inches.

Example: If a driver is 5'8", the value of this field would = "508".

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/3

Source of Definition: ADD/94-#10

Source of Data: Driver license applicant; Abstracts of conviction

The weight of a driver in pounds.

Example: 195

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/3

Source of Definition: D20/79; ADD/94-#11

Source of Data: License application

The color of driver's eyes.

Value	Description
BLK	Black
BLU	Blue
BRO	Brown
DIC	Dichromatic
GRY	Gray
GRN	Green
HAZ	Hazel
MAR	Maroon
PNK	Pink
UNK	Unknown

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/3

Source of Definition: D20/79; ADD/94-#6; Social Security Administration

Source of Data: Social Security Administration; DL application

The unique number assigned by the Social Security Administration to an individual, who is a driver. This field holds the nine numeric digits, no separators are included.

Usage Note: This element is classified as Personally identifiable information (PII) that must keep secure. In addition the: Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) rule 18 USC � 2725 identifies this element as personal information that a Motor Vehicle Agency must keep secure.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): N/9

Source of Definition: AAMVA

Source of Data: Motor Vehicle Agency

The code of the jurisdiction that issued the license.

See the Jurisdiction Code Values for the list of valid codes.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/2

Source of Definition: MVA

Source of Data: MVAs; Individual's driver license; Crash report forms

Synonyms: DLN; OLN; Operator License; Customer Number

The driver license number provides a single unique index or key useful within a jurisdiction to locate a driver.

Usage Note: When printed on a card or document, the number may be sub-divided by space and/or hyphen separators. When held in electronic form the separators are omitted.

Usage Note: This element is classified as Personally identifiable information (PII) that must keep secure. In addition the: Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) rule 18 USC � 2725 identifies this element as personal information that a Motor Vehicle Agency must keep secure.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/25

Source of Definition: MVA

Source of Data: Motor Vehicle Agency

The type of state document issued by a jurisdiction to an individual.

Value	Description
1	Driver License
2	Permit for Base Driver License
3	State Identification Card
8	No document
9	Unknown

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/1

Source of Definition: DHS-REAL ID Act; DL/ID Card Standard; S2S w/g

Source of Data: Document Issuer

Synonyms: REAL ID Compliant

An indication if a state issued document follows REAL-ID rules.

Value	Description
1	Conformant with REAL ID rules
2	State custom rules
8	Not applicable
9	Unknown

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/1

Source of Definition: D20/79; AAMVA Data Dictionary/94 #14

Source of Data: Departmental records; driver license

The date when a driver license was issued or renewed.

 

 

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): Date

Source of Definition: D20/79; ADD/94-#15

Source of Data: Calculated by department at the time the license is issued.

The date after which a driver license is no longer valid.

Usage Note: Normally a license can not be used to drive after the expiration date. However individual jurisdictions may have provisions for cases where the driver is unable to renew a license in the MVA office. For example:

• A service members serving abroad may not be able to go to a MVA office to renew their license, so a number of jurisdictions allow the service member to use the license beyond the expiration date (the details very by state).
• Occasionally a point in time extension can be issued by a jurisdiction, allowing the credential to be used after the expiration date. E.g. if a hurricane prevents MVA offices from renewing licenses, then a jurisdiction may grant a one month extension to anyone due for a renewal.

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): Date

Source of Definition: FMCSA; AAMVA

Source of Data: Driver license application

The type of non-commercial vehicle that a licensed driver has been examined on and approved to operate. This field represents the highest-level classification for a particular driver privilege. The non-commercial classes are state defined.

Usage Note: State codes are usually one character long, however a few states use multiple character codes for some values.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/3

Source of Definition: FMCSA code 49 CFR 383; CLC-70; MVA

Source of Data: Driver license application

Synonyms: Classified License; CDL Class

The type of commercial vehicle that a licensed driver has been examined on and approved to operate. This field represents the highest-level classification for a particular Driver Privilege Type.

Value	Description
A	Class "A" vehicles [49 CFR 383.91(a)(1)]
B	Class "B" vehicles [49 CFR 383.91(a)(2)]
C	Class "C" vehicles [49 CFR 383.91(a)(3)]
M	Class "M" vehicles - Motorcycles, Mopeds, Motor-driven Cycles (class M is being retired as a Commercial Class).

See Commercial Class Definition for the detailed definition and examples of the commercial class codes.

Usage Note:

• When not present, this is an indication that the driver never held a license or the information is no longer available.
• Until value M is retired: this is a group field that can hold up to three occurrences of class code. In practice it will be used for two codes at most ('AM', 'BM' or 'CM').

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/3

Source of Definition: FMCSA; 49 CFR 383; ADD/94-#13

Source of Data: Entered on the driver license application by the license examiner.

Any endorsements on a driver license (not a permit) which authorize the operation of specified types of vehicles or the operation of vehicles carrying specified loads. Endorsements are specific to classifications of a driver license.

Value	Description	Example
N	Tank - This endorsement is required for the operation of any tank vehicle, as defined in (49 CFR 383.5).
P	Passenger - This endorsement is required for the operation of any vehicle used for transportation of sixteen or more occupants, including the driver.
S	School Bus - This endorsement is required for the operation of a school bus. School bus means a CMV used to transport pre-primary, primary, or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school sponsored events. School bus does not include a bus used as common carrier (49 CFR 383.5).
T	Doubles/Triples - This endorsement is required for the operation of any vehicle that would be referred to as a double or triple.
H	Hazardous Material - This endorsement is required for the operation of any vehicle transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding, as defined by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
X	Combined Tank/HAZ-MAT - This endorsement may be issued to any driver who qualifies for both the N and H endorsements.
L	Motorcycles - Including Mopeds/Motorized Bicycles.
O	Other Jurisdiction Specific Endorsement(s) – This code indicates one or more additional jurisdiction assigned endorsements.	Emergency Vehicle (LA) Class A Farm Vehicle (OR) Tow Truck (NY)

A license may have multiple endorsement codes to document a driver with multiple endorsements, i.e. a license may show endorsements "P S T X" if the person had been granted all the endorsements covered by federal regulations (note, "H" and "N" are covered by "X").

The federal regulation 49 CFR 383.153 requires endorsement(s) for which the driver has qualified, if any, be included on the license. This applies to codes "N", "P", "S", "T", "H" and "X".

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/1

Source of Definition: DHR/90; ADD/94-#16

Source of Data: Motor Vehicle Agency; Departmental files

The current status of an individual's non-Commercial (Base) privilege type.

Value	Description
LIC	Licensed
ELG	Eligible
NOT	Not Eligible
NEN	Not Eligible due to non-ACD (Used from 10/1/2005 to 12/31/2007)
RPD	Reported Deceased

 

Status	Usage of Status
Licensed	The individual has a current valid license with all their driving privileges intact. This status is only used within the jurisdiction that issued the current license.
Eligible	The individual does not have a current valid license and has nothing on record that would prevent issuance. This includes an individual who: has moved out of a state and the jurisdiction cancels the license has met the requirements to allow restoration of driving privileges following a suspension or revocation has never held a license possesses a learner's permit has had a parent approve reinstatement of privileges revocation has reached 18 after a parent withdrew privileges has had a court lift the suspensions voluntarily surrendered their license is within the renewal grace period after a license expired needs to take a test before obtaining a license (for a new driver and for an expired license)
Not Eligible	The individual does not have a current valid license and has an adverse action on record that prevents issuance of a commercial license and may prevent the issuance of a base license. These conditions include: suspended for minor offenses with outstanding restoration requirements revoked indefinitely habitual offender medical condition unsatisfied judgment revoked for major offenses with outstanding restoration requirements parent revokes privileges of driver under 18 seizure of license by law enforcement default in payment insurance cancellation misrepresentation (clearance letter needed) driving privileges lost due to conviction even though the individual has never held a license administrative per se action within disqualification period inability to pass test (i.e. for the period after a failed test when the test cannot be retaken).
Not Eligible due to non-ACD	(In use from 10/1/2005 to 12/31/2007). The individual has been withdrawn in a specific jurisdiction for an offense that is not federally mandated or related to traffic safety and therefore does not have an ACD conviction code. Because it is a withdrawal for an offense specific to a jurisdiction, other jurisdictions may issue a new license to the individual if their rules permit.
Reported Deceased	The individual has been reported deceased.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/3

Source of Definition: DHR/90; ADD/94-#17

Source of Data: Motor Vehicle Agency; Departmental files

Synonyms: CDL Status

The current status of an individual's commercial privilege type.

Value	Description
LIC	Licensed
ELG	Eligible
NOT	Not Eligible
NEN	Not Eligible due to non-ACD (Used from 10/1/2005 to 12/31/2007)
RPD	Reported Deceased

 

Status	Usage of Status
Licensed	The individual has a current valid license with all their driving privileges intact. This status is only used within the jurisdiction that issued the current license.
Eligible	The individual does not have a current valid license and has nothing on record that would prevent issuance. This includes an individual who: has moved out of a state and the jurisdiction cancels the license has met the requirements to allow restoration of driving privileges following a suspension or revocation has never held a license possesses a learner's permit has had a parent approve reinstatement of privileges revocation has reached 18 after a parent withdrew privileges has had a court lift the suspensions voluntarily surrendered their license is within the renewal grace period after a license expired needs to take a test before obtaining a license (for a new driver and for an expired license)
Not Eligible	The individual does not have a current valid license and has an adverse action on record that prevents issuance of a commercial license and may prevent the issuance of a base license. These conditions include: suspended for minor offenses with outstanding restoration requirements revoked indefinitely habitual offender medical condition unsatisfied judgment revoked for major offenses with outstanding restoration requirements parent revokes privileges of driver under 18 seizure of license by law enforcement default in payment insurance cancellation misrepresentation (clearance letter needed) driving privileges lost due to conviction even though the individual has never held a license administrative per se action within disqualification period inability to pass test (i.e. for the period after a failed test when the test cannot be retaken).
Not Eligible due to non-ACD	(In use from 10/1/2005 to 12/31/2007). The individual has been withdrawn in a specific jurisdiction for an offense that is not federally mandated or related to traffic safety and therefore does not have an ACD conviction code. Because it is a withdrawal for an offense specific to a jurisdiction, other jurisdictions may issue a new license to the individual if their rules permit.
Reported Deceased	The individual has been reported deceased.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/3

Source of Definition: DHS-REAL ID Act; DL/ID Card Standard; DHS-REAL ID

Source of Data: Card Manufacturer

Synonyms: Document Discriminator; Inventory control number; Stock number

An identifier that is affixed to the raw materials (card stock, laminate, etc.) used in producing driver license and ID cards. The numbers are issued by the material's manufacturer and provide a unique reference within a jurisdiction.

Usage Note: This number may serve multiple purposes of document discrimination, audit information number, and/or inventory control, in support of the REAL ID requirements.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/25

Source of Definition: MVA

Source of Data: MVA

A photograph or image of a person in a digital format.

Usage Note: There is no single rule for the photo, individual applications, standards and practices specify their own requirements. Requirements should be specified for:

• Pose. It is recommended that the photo should depict the face of the person in a full-face frontal pose with both eyes visible. This pose is ideal for facial recognition software processing.
• Color. A true color representation of the person's face is recommended for the electronic photo data. (This data can then be used to print a color photo or a monochrome laser engraving).
• Electronic data size. The individual users may specify a maximum and/or minimum number of bytes used for the electronic data. The data size requirement will need to be sufficient to support any requirements on the dimensions of the printed picture, and/or for facial recognition. (Driver License Photos are usually in to 20 kb to 120 kb range). For electronic exchanges, AAMVA can support image data up to 10 mb for the image when encoded in Base64.
• Electronic file format. JPEG is the recommended format for holding the image electronically (JPEG is the most commonly used format). However other formats may be specified for individual uses if all parties agree.
• Electronic exchange format. The specifications for individual applications will specify the format used to exchange images between parties. This is often dictated by constraints in the exchange protocol (e.g. binary data (as used in a JPEG file) is not directly supported in web-services so the image file has to be encoded in a format like Base 64).

  Logical Format (Type/Max Length): blob