Delivery Point Validation (DPV) confirms that an address actually exists and can be delivered to – right down to the apartment or suite number. ... DPV is important because nonexistent addresses cost companies' money through: Waste, manpower and processing time associated with returned mail and packages.
What is delivery point code?
Delivery Point Code. In mail processing, it is the finest level of code to which a mail piece can be sorted by its address. The delivery point code is usually the 11-digit numeric code taken from the ZIP+4 and represented by the delivery point barcode (DPBC).
What is delivery point validation?
Delivery Point Validation (DPV) is a form of address validation designed by the USPS to ensure that an address can receive mail. USPS address reference data set includes DPV data. A delivery point is a unique mailbox recognized by the postal system.