Disclosed is an invention relating to the application of microdots to an article to provide identification of that article, for example in the event of theft. This may relate to the application of identifying microdots to a vehicle such as an automobile, truck, motorcycle, boat, or jet ski. Also disclosed is an application system for identifier labels which is particularly useful in applying identifier labels to articles or products such as vehicles. In embodiments of this invention, a dynamic fluid such as provided by compressed air is utilized to apply a mixture of identifier labels and a base fluid, such as an adhesive or paint, to an article. In further embodiments, the dynamic fluid is also utilized to assist in the mixing of the mixture.