NCOA Direct validates your list via our stack of Dell PowerEdge R805 servers that can process over 1 million records per hour and more. Once your list is uploaded to our secure site we then run a SQL script that will allow us to "match" your list against the NCOA main database and return updated information.

Data processed through NCOA Direct is first standardized to conform to USPS requirements, including the ZIP + 4 code. Once the address has been standardized and the ZIP + 4 code applied, an attempt is made to match the address against the NCOA File, which contains approximately 115 million records or 48 months of permanent address changes.

Address change information is derived from the PS Form 3575, Change-of-Address Order, filed by relocating postal customers. If an exact match is made with the name and old address, the move information is provided to the mailer.

Once we have validated your list it is then returned to you with the changes and any appended data you request. Although it sounds simple this is a very complicated process that requires high-powered software, hardware, and computer programmers to operate.

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NCOA Validation BusinessList.com has a license from the USPS to validate postal addresses as far back as 48 months ensuring you have the most accurate mailing list available.

Automatic Validation We can easily process over 1 million records per hour with our lighting-fast servers. Just upload your list and we do the rest.

Append Data We can append additional data including time zone, longitude and latitude, congressional data and more. Let us know what you need and we can deliver.

Full Reporting We provide a CASS certified mailing statement for you to give to your post office to ensure you receive the lowest possible mailing rates.