CASS Postal Address Verification & Validation 5

Question 1

Which USPS publication is the primary reference for address standardization rules used in CASS processing?

Accepted Answer

Publication 28 — Postal Addressing Standards

Answer

USPS Publication 28 (Postal Addressing Standards) is the definitive guide for formatting, abbreviating, and standardizing postal addresses.

Question 2

A mailer's list contains addresses in Puerto Rico. Which special consideration applies to CASS processing for these addresses?

Accepted Answer

Urbanization codes may be required as an additional address element

Answer

Puerto Rico addresses often require an urbanization name as a fifth address line element to distinguish between identical street addresses in different communities.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the USPS NCOALink process in the context of address quality?

Accepted Answer

Update addresses for individuals and businesses that have filed change-of-address orders

Answer

NCOALink (National Change of Address Link) updates mailing lists with new addresses for movers who have filed USPS change-of-address forms within the past 48 months.

Question 4

When CASS software cannot match an address at all, what DPV Return Code is assigned?

Accepted Answer

N

Answer

DPV Return Code 'N' indicates the address could not be confirmed as a valid USPS delivery point.

Question 5

An address reads '456 Oak Street NW Suite 200'. Which element is the postdirectional?

Accepted Answer

NW

Answer

The directional 'NW' appears after the street name 'Oak Street', making it a postdirectional in the address structure.

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CASS Postal Address Verification & Validation 5