What it detects
What FileSentinel finds
FileSentinel detects driver's license number patterns alongside identifying context, using OCR to read them off scanned licenses and photos. Confidence and severity scoring keeps real license data above coincidental alphanumeric strings.
Where it hides
- Scanned IDs and PDFs (via OCR)
- Word documents and forms
- Spreadsheets and CSV exports
- Photos and screenshots (via OCR)
Why it matters
The risk of leaked driver's license numbers
Driver's license numbers are widely used to verify identity, which makes them valuable for fraud. They show up in onboarding files, rental and insurance paperwork, and photographed IDs.
- HR onboarding and verification files
- Insurance, rental, and lease paperwork
- Photographed or scanned ID copies
- Forms and spreadsheets collecting ID details
How FileSentinel handles it
Built-in detection, scored and local
FileSentinel reads inside your files on your own machine, flags driver's license numbers with a confidence and severity score, and helps you remediate. Built-in detectors cover the common cases, and a custom rule builder lets you add plain-text or regex detectors for anything specific to your work.
Every finding gets a confidence and severity score, so real driver's license numbers rise above coincidental matches.
With OCR on, FileSentinel reads text inside images and scanned PDFs, catching driver's license numbers in screenshots and scans.
Redact values, mark false positives, or export a CSV, HTML, or PDF report, then share with confidence.
Private by design
Your files never leave your PC
Scanning, OCR, and remediation all happen on-device. FileSentinel makes no network connections to do its work, so the very data you are trying to protect never has to leave your machine to be checked. No server, no cloud, no upload step.
- 0 bytes uploaded
- No account required
- Works offline
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Find driver's license numbers FAQ
How do I find driver's license numbers in my files on Windows?
Install FileSentinel from the Microsoft Store, point it at a folder or drive, and start a scan. FileSentinel reads inside your files, flags driver's license numbers, and scores each finding by confidence and severity so the real risks rise to the top.
Is scanning for driver's license numbers private?
Yes. FileSentinel runs entirely on your device. Scanning, OCR, and remediation all happen locally with no uploads and no cloud, so the data you are trying to protect never has to leave to be checked.
Do driver's license formats vary by state, and can FileSentinel handle that?
Formats vary widely, so FileSentinel pairs pattern detection with surrounding context and scoring. For a specific state format you handle often, the custom rule builder lets you add a precise plain-text or regex detector.
What file types does FileSentinel check for driver's license numbers?
FileSentinel reads inside documents, spreadsheets, text, and PDFs, and with OCR enabled it reads text inside images and scanned PDFs too, so driver's license numbers captured in a screenshot or scan is caught as well.