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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Doc 9303 is the international standard for Machine Readable Travel Documents (MRTD), defining technical specifications for passports, visas, and ID cards.
Standard Structure
- Part 1 - Introduction
- Part 2 - Security Mechanism Specifications
- Part 3 - Common Specifications
- Parts 4-7 - Specific Specifications for Various Document Types
The complete standard can be obtained from the ICAO Official Website.
MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) Structure
The Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) is an optical character recognition area on documents containing encoded information.
Educational Overview
The MRZ is designed for automated reading and verification of document information. Its structure follows ICAO standards and contains encoded basic information about the document holder.
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AAMVA Standards
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) develops technical standards for driver's licenses and ID cards in North America.
Main Specifications
- 2D Barcode Data Specifications
- Magnetic Stripe Data Specifications
- Card Physical Specifications
More information is available at the AAMVA Official Website.