The disclosed technology is generally directed to optical character recognition for forms. In one example of the technology, optical character recognition is performed on a plurality of forms. The forms of the plurality of forms include at least one type of form. Anchors are determined for the forms, including corresponding anchors for each type of form of the plurality of forms. Feature rules are determined, including corresponding feature rules for each type of form of the plurality of forms. Features and labels are determined for each form of the plurality of forms. A training model is generated based on a ground truth that includes a plurality of key-value pairs corresponding to the plurality of forms, and further based on the determined features and labels for the plurality of forms.