Form to get user's Machine-readable passport number

1. How do I read my Machine Readable Zone passport?
2. How do I write MRZ code?
3. What is a MRZ number?
4. What is Machine Readable Zone line2?

How do I read my Machine Readable Zone passport?

The data of the machine-readable zone consists of two rows of 44 characters each. The only characters used are A–Z, 0–9 and the filler character <. In the name field, spaces, hyphens and other punctuation are represented by <, except apostrophes, which are skipped.

How do I write MRZ code?

The MRZ number is the long number which contains digits, letters and chevrons at the bottom of the passport. For UK Passports enter the number in full EXCLUDING the chevrons. This is because there are always 14 chevrons on a UK passport and therefore there is no need to enter them.

What is a MRZ number?

The MRZ or Machine Readable Zone is the part of an identity document, driver's license, passport, etc., containing the identity data of a person in a language that a machine can understand.

What is Machine Readable Zone line2?

The Machine Readable Zone (MRZ for short) is the 2 lines of text at the bottom of the passport. If you look at your passport, the first line of the MRZ has a 3 letter abbreviation for your country, followed by your name (all separated by “<“).