# stdnum.mu.nid

ID number (Mauritian national identifier).

The Mauritian national ID number is a unique 14 alphanumeric identifier assigned at birth to identify individuals. It is displayed on the National Identity Card.

The number consists of one alphabetic character and thirteen digits:

- the first character of the person’s surname at birth
- 2 digits for day of birth
- 2 digits for month of birth
- 2 digits for year of birth
- 6 digit unique id
- a check digit

More information:

- http://mnis.govmu.org/English/ID%20Card/Pages/default.aspx

`stdnum.mu.nid.``calc_check_digit`(number)

  Calculate the check digit for the number.

`stdnum.mu.nid.``compact`(number)

  Convert the number to the minimal representation. This strips surrounding whitespace and separation dash.

`stdnum.mu.nid.``is_valid`(number)

  Check if the number provided is a valid RFC.

`stdnum.mu.nid.``validate`(number)

  Check if the number is a valid ID number.