Oh, and if the number appears to start with the two-letter code for your state, the first two letters are likely supposed to go in the separate state code field, just before the separate number field
Like: IA2345678
...is likely supposed to be IA in the first section of the box, and the 2345678 in the number portion of the box.
(but I don't know all state numbering formats)
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