Electronic Data Processing File Layout Instruction Guide
Validation Checklist
Use the following checklist to confirm that the EDP file meets the required structure, formatting, and data requirements before submission to Treasury.
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Completed (Yes/ No) |
Requirement |
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Record is exactly 500 characters |
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First record is Header (H) |
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Remaining records begin with D |
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Records are in alphabetical order by Defendant’s last name |
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All alphabetic data is UPPERCASE |
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Numeric fields contain only digits |
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No hyphens in SSNs or FEINs |
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No punctuation in monetary fields |
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Dates use CCYYMMDD |
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Header detail count matches actual number of detail records |
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Header total equals sum of all Debt/Judgment amounts (per specification) |
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REQUIRED conditional fields are populated |
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All filler areas contain spaces only |