Postal Address Correction Module
Normalizes & sanitizes U.S. shipping and billing addresses
Processing highlights
- Trim text, remove non-numeric periods
- Standardize PO BOX and unit formats (APT, STE, RM, BLDG, PMB)
- Remove needless phrases and duplicate words
- Fix missing spaces in numbers, suffixes, and directions
- Standardize road terms (AVE, ST, DR, HWY, etc.)
- Remove embedded city/state/ZIP
- Compact regional address ranges (WI/MI/IL)
Suspicious address checks
- No digits, only digits, or no spaces
- Starts with a letter (with exceptions)
- Length under 8 or over 30 characters
Benefits
- Reduces failed deliveries and returns
- Improves carrier acceptance and label quality
- Enhances data for validation and risk screening