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Identique

ZimbabweNational ID Number

Specification

Format

This number has no simple display mask — its structure is defined by validation rules. See the references below for details.

Length
11–12 characters
Checksum
Yes

Check digits are recomputed and verified.

Embedded data
Yes

A valid number encodes details such as birth date, gender, or region. The validator extracts them locally in your browser.

Sample test value
54945093R08

This value was randomly generated to satisfy the format and check-digit rules. It is not a real ID and does not belong to any person.

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Validation rules for Zimbabwe come from the open-source idnumbers library. Report a format issue on GitHub