Address Standardization: The process of converting addresses to conform to USPS conventions by changing “Avenue” to “Ave”, replacing “#” with “STE” and other uniformity standards. The data first needs to be matched against the USPS database for it to be considered standardized.
How do I standardize my address with USPS?
- Get the address that you wish to standardize.
- Identify any spelling and formatting errors.
- Correct address spelling and formats according to the USPS standard.
- Correct capitalization and letter casing (USPS will accept Proper Case and UPPERCASE formats).
What is an address standardization warning?
Address standardization ensures that addresses are spelled and formatted correctly but does not guarantee that the addresses are valid or deliverable.
What does your address has been standardized?
Address standardization simply converts an address into the correct format and is the first step in validating an address. Once standardized, an address will be complete, including the addition of any missing city, state, or Postal Code information.
What is a non standardized address?
Non-standard address means an unnamed street, unknown structure or directional address not on the county street file.
What does bypass address standardization mean?
NOTE: Users should bypass the address standardization only when the United States Postal Service (USPS) does not recognize the client's address as being valid. Before bypassing the address standardization, verify the address the client has provided is correct and that the client is receiving mail at the address.Nov 6, 2019
Why does my address keep saying invalid?
That address will be labeled as “invalid.” Some of the most common reasons that may happen, is due to a vacant address, or simply a new address or unregistered address and even one that is located in a postal area that is primarily serviced by PO Boxes.Sep 18, 2020