Notion validation rules
Keep Notion databases clean with consistent, automated checks.
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17 rules
Required value
Require the field to have a value.
Text contains
Text must include the provided value.
Minimum number
Value must be greater than or equal to the minimum.
Maximum number
Value must be less than or equal to the maximum.
Unique value
Value must be unique across all pages in the database.
Must be checked
Checkbox must be enabled.
Regex pattern
Text must match the regex pattern.
URL validation
Verify URLs respond with the expected HTTP status code.
Allowed status values
Restrict status fields to the approved workflow stages.
Date order
Flag items where a start date is after the end date.
Date range
Keep dates within the expected reporting window.
Email format
Validate that email fields use a valid address format.
Number ranges
Enforce min/max values for budgets, scores, and counts.
Relation integrity
Ensure linked records exist and are active.
Rollup freshness
Detect stale rollups or mismatched formula outputs.
Text length
Apply min/max length limits to titles and descriptions.
Owner assigned
Require an owner to keep accountability clear.