# ssn.py - functions for handling SSNs
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# Copyright (C) 2011-2015 Arthur de Jong
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"""SSN (U.S. Social Security Number).
The Social Security Number is used to identify individuals for taxation
purposes. It is a 9-digit number that consists of a 3-digit area number, a
2-digit group number and a 4-digit serial number. The number does not use a
check digit.
Some validation options are available but with the introduction of Social
Security Number Randomization it is no longer possible to validate using the
High Group History List. Some areas, groups and ranges can be blacklisted
though.
There are several on-line verification facilities available, either for
Employers or at a fee but validation requires more information than just the
number (e.g. name, date of birth, etc). Another means of validation is the
Death Master File which can be ordered on DVD.
More information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Security_number
https://www.ssa.gov/employer/verifySSN.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Master_File
>>> validate('536-90-4399')
'536904399'
>>> validate('1112-23333') # dash in the wrong place
Traceback (most recent call last):
...
InvalidFormat: ...
>>> validate('666-00-0000') # invalid area
Traceback (most recent call last):
...
InvalidComponent: ...
>>> validate('078-05-1120') # blacklisted entry
Traceback (most recent call last):
...
InvalidComponent: ...
>>> compact('1234-56-789')
'123456789'
>>> format('111223333')
'111-22-3333'
"""
import re
from stdnum.exceptions import *
from stdnum.util import clean
# regular expression for matching SSN
_ssn_re = re.compile(
r'^(?P[0-9]{3})-?(?P[0-9]{2})-?(?P[0-9]{4})$')
# blacklist of SSNs
_ssn_blacklist = set(('078-05-1120', '457-55-5462', '219-09-9999'))
def compact(number):
"""Convert the number to the minimal representation. This strips the
number of any valid separators and removes surrounding whitespace."""
return clean(number, '-').strip()
def validate(number):
"""Checks to see if the number provided is a valid SSN. This checks
the length, groups and formatting if it is present."""
match = _ssn_re.search(clean(number, '').strip())
if not match:
raise InvalidFormat()
area = match.group('area')
group = match.group('group')
serial = match.group('serial')
# check for all-0 or some unused areas
# (9xx also won't be issued which includes the advertising range)
if area == '000' or area == '666' or area[0] == '9' or \
group == '00' or serial == '0000':
raise InvalidComponent()
# check blacklists
if format(number) in _ssn_blacklist:
raise InvalidComponent()
return compact(number)
def is_valid(number):
"""Checks to see if the number provided is a valid SSN. This checks
the length, groups and formatting if it is present."""
try:
return bool(validate(number))
except ValidationError:
return False
def format(number):
"""Reformat the passed number to the standard format."""
if len(number) == 9:
number = number[:3] + '-' + number[3:5] + '-' + number[5:]
return number