Google Chrome Now Supports Autofill for Passports, Licences and Vehicle Details - Here’s How It Works
Google has rolled out a powerful new update to its Chrome browser, making online form-filling faster, smarter, and more secure. The latest Chrome Autofill update goes beyond passwords and payment details, allowing users to securely store and autofill sensitive identification information such as passport numbers, driver’s licence details, and vehicle information.
What’s New in Chrome Autofill?
The upgraded Google Chrome Autofill feature now supports a wider range of personal data categories, helping users complete complex forms instantly and accurately.
Autofill for Passports and IDs
You can now save and automatically fill in:
This is especially useful for travel bookings, car rentals, and government verification forms where such details are frequently required.
Smarter Form Detection
With enhanced form detection, Chrome Autofill can now understand complex form layouts and non-standard field names. Whether it’s a travel visa application or a vehicle registration portal, Chrome intelligently identifies the required fields and fills them out instantly.
The improved system can also recognise varying field formats and labels, making the autofill process faster and reducing human errors during online submissions.
How Google Protects Your Personal Data
Security remains central to this upgrade. Google assures users that all information stored under Chrome Autofill is encrypted and saved only with user consent. Sensitive fields are never filled automatically without explicit confirmation.
For the Enhanced Autofill to work effectively, Chrome briefly analyses the webpage URL and limited form content to determine field types - ensuring your information stays protected throughout the process.
How to Enable Enhanced Autofill in Chrome
Enabling the new Enhanced Autofill feature is simple:
1. Open Google Chrome on your desktop.
2. Click the three-dot menu at the top right.
3. Navigate to Settings → Autofill and passwords.
4. Tap Enhanced Autofill.
5. Turn on the toggle for “Chrome understands forms better and can autofill them faster for you.”
Once activated, Chrome will seamlessly detect and autofill identification-based forms for you across websites.
Why This Update Matters
This update is a huge time-saver for users who frequently complete online verification or registration forms - such as travel applications, insurance claims, car rentals, and government documents.
In India, where digital paperwork has become part of everyday life - from DigiLocker uploads and e-passport details to online driving licence renewals - this feature can significantly streamline form submissions and enhance user convenience.
With the new Google Chrome Autofill update, users can enjoy a seamless and secure browsing experience that eliminates repetitive form-filling. It’s not just about convenience - it’s about smarter, safer, and faster digital interactions.
Whether you’re booking an international flight, renting a car, or renewing your driving licence online, Chrome’s enhanced Autofill ensures that your information is always just a click away - protected, encrypted, and ready when you need it.
What’s New in Chrome Autofill?
The upgraded Google Chrome Autofill feature now supports a wider range of personal data categories, helping users complete complex forms instantly and accurately.
Autofill for Passports and IDs
You can now save and automatically fill in:
- Passport numbers along with issue and expiry dates
- Driver’s licence number and issuing country/state
- Vehicle licence plate and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This is especially useful for travel bookings, car rentals, and government verification forms where such details are frequently required.
Smarter Form Detection
With enhanced form detection, Chrome Autofill can now understand complex form layouts and non-standard field names. Whether it’s a travel visa application or a vehicle registration portal, Chrome intelligently identifies the required fields and fills them out instantly.
The improved system can also recognise varying field formats and labels, making the autofill process faster and reducing human errors during online submissions.
How Google Protects Your Personal Data
Security remains central to this upgrade. Google assures users that all information stored under Chrome Autofill is encrypted and saved only with user consent. Sensitive fields are never filled automatically without explicit confirmation.
For the Enhanced Autofill to work effectively, Chrome briefly analyses the webpage URL and limited form content to determine field types - ensuring your information stays protected throughout the process.
How to Enable Enhanced Autofill in Chrome
Enabling the new Enhanced Autofill feature is simple:
1. Open Google Chrome on your desktop.
2. Click the three-dot menu at the top right.
3. Navigate to Settings → Autofill and passwords.
4. Tap Enhanced Autofill.
5. Turn on the toggle for “Chrome understands forms better and can autofill them faster for you.”
Once activated, Chrome will seamlessly detect and autofill identification-based forms for you across websites.
Why This Update Matters
This update is a huge time-saver for users who frequently complete online verification or registration forms - such as travel applications, insurance claims, car rentals, and government documents.
In India, where digital paperwork has become part of everyday life - from DigiLocker uploads and e-passport details to online driving licence renewals - this feature can significantly streamline form submissions and enhance user convenience.
With the new Google Chrome Autofill update, users can enjoy a seamless and secure browsing experience that eliminates repetitive form-filling. It’s not just about convenience - it’s about smarter, safer, and faster digital interactions.
Whether you’re booking an international flight, renting a car, or renewing your driving licence online, Chrome’s enhanced Autofill ensures that your information is always just a click away - protected, encrypted, and ready when you need it.
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