Barcode and ID scanning for government and the public sector: ID and age verification, border control, defence and education.
Discover how barcode and QR code scanning are supporting digital transformation across the EU, NATO member countries, and BRICS nations. Learn how barKoder enables fast, accurate, and secure mobile scanning for government services, logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, retail, and enterprise applications worldwide.
Every day, millions of state-issued driver's licenses and ID cards are scanned at retail checkouts, airport security checkpoints, bank onboarding desks, and hotel reception counters. Behind nearly all of these physical identity verifications is a two-dimensional barcode printed on the back of the card: the AAMVA-compliant PDF417 barcode.
Learn how to scan and decode PDF417 barcodes from South African IDs and driver’s licenses, including structured data parsing and image extraction using barKoder SDK.
Barcode scanning is no longer limited to supermarkets and warehouses. In today’s digital-first world, schools and universities are adopting barcode scanning systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, security, and organization. From attendance tracking to library management and exam control, barcode technology is quietly transforming education.
Barcode scanning plays a critical role in military submarines by enabling secure, offline inventory tracking, maintenance traceability, and reliable data capture in extreme, mission-critical environments.
The fake ID isn’t just a viral stunt - it’s a warning. Businesses can no longer afford to depend on outdated, manual methods of identity verification.
Whether you're scanning passports, ID cards, or visas, you'll notice a clear boost in speed and responsiveness — especially on mobile and embedded devices. This performance leap means faster user interactions, smoother workflows, and less time spent waiting for results.
Tech Behind the License: A Deep Dive into AAMVA PDF417 Barcode Implementation
barKoder’s MRZ Scanner provides the fastest, most accurate scanning of Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) data directly from passports, ID cards, and travel documents, ensuring streamlined, reliable identity verification.
Testing the Passport, ID and Visa using four different barcode scanners.
Testing the PDF417 samples using six different barcode scanners.
Our barcode scanner is capable of parsing GS1 and AAMVA data.