Data ValidationSTD_2003v1

Address Validation Service (e.g., USPS/Loqate)

Ensures all physical addresses are validated, cleansed, and standardized against an official postal service database at the point of entry.

Owner: Unassigned
Updated: 10/31/2025
Business Rule

Accurate addresses are critical for shipping, billing, and customer relationship management. Prevents failed deliveries, returned mail, and customer dissatisfaction.

Technical Implementation
Validate address data via an API call to a service like USPS Web Tools or a third-party provider. Store the standardized address components.
Examples
Good practices vs common violations
Good Examples

{ street: '1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW'

city: 'WASHINGTON'

state: 'DC'

zip: '20500-0003' }

Poor Examples (Violations)

{ street: '1600 penn ave'

city: 'Wash DC'

zip: '20500' }

Additional Information
Target Industries
All
Status
active
Local Network
DQ Improvements
Data quality dimensions improved by this standard
Appropriateness
high

The degree to which the format is suitable for use.

Type: prevents

Completeness (Data values)
high

The degree to which all required data values are present.

Type: prevents

Completeness (Data values of an attribute)
high

The degree to which all required data values of an attribute are present.

Type: prevents

Uniqueness (Records)
high

The degree to which records occur only once in a data file.

Type: prevents

Validity
high

The degree to which data values comply with rules.

Type: prevents

Quick Stats
Related KPIs0
DQ Improvements5
Versionv1
API Access
GET /api/standards/address-validation-service-e-g-usps-loqate