Social Security Number Regex

Example:

^\d{3}-\d{2}-\d{4}$

Matches:
✓ 123-45-6789
✗ 12345678 (missing dashes)

Validate SSN format: ^\d{3}-\d{2}-\d{4}$ for XXX-XX-XXXX format.

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FAQs

Should I store SSNs in plaintext?

Never! Encrypt SSNs at rest and in transit. This regex is only for format validation.