Postal Address Correction Module

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