Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Google Chrome Adds Passports and Driver's Licenses to Autofill
Imagine your web browser, Chrome, is like a helpful assistant that can remember information for you.
Usually, it helps fill in your name, address, or credit card details when you shop online.
Now, Chrome can also help fill in other important documents like your passport number, driver's license, or even your car's license plate number.
Google says it will only remember these details if you say it's okay.
All the information is kept safe with special codes, and Chrome will ask you to double-check before it fills anything in.
This is being released to everyone using Chrome on their computers, and more helpful features might come later.
It's part of Google making Chrome smarter and more secure.
Google Chrome now offers autofill for passport numbers, driver's licenses, and vehicle details.
This feature expands on existing autofill capabilities for addresses, passwords, and payment information.
Users must grant explicit permission for Chrome to save and use this sensitive data, which will be encrypted.
Chrome will require user confirmation before automatically filling in these details to ensure privacy and security.
The update is rolling out globally to desktop users and is part of Google's broader AI integration strategy for Chrome.
- Who
- Google Chrome
- What
- Expanded its autofill feature to include sensitive personal documents and vehicle details.
- When
- Now rolling out globally
- Where
- All Google Chrome users on desktop
- Why
- To enhance convenience and keep pace with AI-powered browser advancements.
- Feature
- Expanded Autofill for Personal Documents and Vehicle Details
- Affected Data
- Passport numbers, driver's license information, vehicle identification numbers (VINs), license plates
- Existing Autofill
- Addresses, passwords, payment details
- Rollout Status
- Now rolling out globally in all languages
- Security Measures
- Explicit user permission required, data encrypted, confirmation needed for autofill
- Future Support
- Additional data types to be supported in coming months