EXPIREDATE

EXPIREDATE is a field name used in information systems to denote the calendar date after which a record, product, credential, or item is considered invalid or no longer usable. It serves as a standard piece of metadata in data models, inventories, licenses, and access control systems.

In practice, EXPIREDATE is typically stored as a date value, often in ISO 8601 format such as YYYY-MM-DD, or as a full timestamp in UTC. Some implementations separate the date from the time component, while others include time and timezone information. Applications may display the expiration date, validate it against the current date, and trigger workflows based on expiry.

Usage and behavior around EXPIREDATE vary by domain. When the current date exceeds the EXPIREDATE, systems may deny use, prompt for renewal, notify owners or administrators, or automatically revoke access or functionality. Some policies include a grace period or post-expiration restrictions, while others enforce hard expiry with immediate deactivation. Records may be archived or flagged for retention purposes after expiry.

Common domains include consumer goods, software licenses, digital certificates, security tokens, medical or safety qualifications, and library or asset management. In each case, EXPIREDATE helps manage life cycles, compliance, and renewal processes, contributing to risk reduction and operational planning.

Standards and interoperability: EXPIREDATE is a conventional field name rather than a universal standard. It is commonly integrated with standard data formats and exchange schemas, and aligned with organizational policies on retention, renewal, and access control. See also expiration date, certificate expiry, and token expiry.