# US state

## Overview

The `fr:us-state` component allows you to select one of the 50 US states (plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia).

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## Usage

You use `fr:us-state` like a regular XForms control:

```xml
<fr:us-state ref="residence-state">
    <xf:label>State of residence</xf:label>
</fr:us-state>
```

## See also

* [US Employer Identification Number (EIN)](https://doc.orbeon.com/form-runner/component/us-ein)
* [US Phone Number](https://doc.orbeon.com/form-runner/component/us-phone)
* [US Social Security Number (SSN)](https://doc.orbeon.com/form-runner/component/us-ssn)