Verified mailing address

A verified mailing address is a mailing address that has been confirmed to be accurate and valid by a third-party verification service or a reputable source. Here are some ways to verify a mailing address:

  1. USPS (United States Postal Service) Address Verification: The USPS offers an address verification service that checks the accuracy of mailing addresses against their database. You can use their online tool or API to verify addresses.
  2. National Change of Address (NCOA) Service: The NCOA service is a database of addresses that have been updated or changed. You can use this service to verify addresses and update your mailing lists.
  3. Third-party address verification services: There are several third-party services that offer address verification, such as:
    • Melissa Data: Offers a range of address verification services, including USPS-certified verification.
    • Experian QAS: Provides address verification and correction services.
    • Loqate: Offers address verification and validation services.
  4. Reputable sources: You can also verify mailing addresses by checking with reputable sources, such as:
    • Government agencies: Verify addresses with government agencies, such as the DMV or voter registration records.
    • Public records: Check public records, such as property records or court records, to verify addresses.
    • Online directories: Verify addresses with online directories, such as Whitepages or PeopleFinder.

When verifying a mailing address, you can check for the following:

  1. Accuracy: Ensure the address is accurate and complete, including the street address, city, state, and zip code.
  2. Existence: Verify that the address actually exists and is not a fictional or abandoned location.
  3. Delivery: Confirm that the address is a valid delivery address and not a PO box or mail drop.
  4. Format: Ensure the address is in the correct format, including the correct use of abbreviations and punctuation.

Verifying mailing addresses is important to ensure that your mail and packages are delivered correctly and efficiently. It can also help you avoid wasting resources on undeliverable mail and improve your customer communication efforts.