How do you find your photocard driving license issue number?
I just got a new gig as a delivery driver, but my employer needs more license information before I can hit the road. Where can I find my photocard driver’s license issue number?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats—you’re so close to starting that new job! But finding specific information on your driver’s license can be confusing. Don’t worry. We’ll have you cruising in no time.
Your driver’s license issue number is section 4a of your license. This information can be found below or on the right side of your picture. The location of your license issue number will depend on your region and license type—but will always be on the front of the license.
Your driver’s license issue number explains the following:
The exact date on which the license was issued
The date on which your ID picture was taken
The date when your license becomes a valid form of ID
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