Field J1-8OptionalConsumer Information

    Metro 2 Field J1-8: J1 Date of Birth

    Date of birth of the associated consumer in the J1 segment, in MMDDYYYY format. Used with the SSN for identity matching.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:J1-8
    Position:78-85
    Length:8 characters
    Type:date
    Record:J1 Segment
    Required:No

    Validation Rules

    • Format MMDDYYYY, zero-filled when unused
    • Must be a valid past date

    Examples

    1001197900000000

    Common Errors

    • Future or invalid date

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Either SSN or DOB should be present to identify the J1 consumer

    Related Fields

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    Other Consumer Information

    7Social Security Number8Date of Birth5Surname6First Name37Country Code38First Line of Address

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