What to cover on a driver’s license copy
A driver’s license carries its number, your home address and your date of birth on the same card. Leave the minimum an identity check requires.
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What to cover
Anything the recipient did not ask for is safer covered.
| Item | Why cover it | How to cover it |
|---|---|---|
| License number | Used for licence look-ups and verification checks | Cover the whole number |
| Date of birth | A key identity detail that combines easily with other data | Leave the birth year only |
| Home address | Exposes exactly where you live | Cover the whole address line |
| Photo | Your face stays on every copy you hand out | Mosaic it if the recipient does not need it |
Driver’s license
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How to do it
- Load the documentUse a photo, a scan or a screenshot — Ctrl+V pastes one straight in.
- Mark what to coverDrag a rectangle over each item in the table above. You can mark several in a row.
- Save and zoom inSave as PNG or JPG, then zoom to 200% to be sure no digits show through.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I cover the whole front?
If the point is identity proof, leave your name and photo visible.
Does this work on a mobile licence screenshot?
Yes. Load the screenshot and cover it exactly the same way.
Can a covered area be recovered?
A solid black box cannot. Light blur sometimes can, so use heavy mosaic or a solid fill.