Address Verification Code – Tutorial

USA Example:

We will be using the Loqate Redwood City office address for the following examples.

Example 1: Input Address

805 Veteran’s blvd ste 305
Redwood City, 94063-1737, CA, USA

After running the address through the Loqate Cleanse, the AVC returns a result of:
V55-I55-P8-100

The first section includes information about the verification status. For additional information on what P or V stands for, please reference this link here.

Using the screenshot above, we can see that the results have returned a V55 as all portions of the address have been fully verified with our reference data. This is considered a V5 as the delivery point has been verified and found within our reference data.

Verification Status
V :   Verified
Verified up to the delivery point: V5 as it was able to find an exact match in the reference data to include up to the SubBuilding Ste 305

Postcode Status
P3 : PostalCodePrimary added
The postal code primary: 94063 is treated as ‘added’ in this case as it was missing from the Input address. Within the reference data, the record found with the best match available was tied to the PostalCodeSecondary: 1737

Example 2: Input Address:

805 Veteran’s Blvd Ste 305
Redwood City, CA, 94063-1737, USA, 94063

AVC Results: V44-I44-P7-100

Verification Status
V : Verified
Verified up to the premise level: V4 as it was able to find an exact match in the reference data to include up to the Premise level

Using the above input address from example 2: It is important to note that in different countries, you may receive a V4 instead of a partially verified address. The United States is a great example of when you would receive a V4 versus a partially verified. In the US, an address is still considered deliverable even without a delivery point, as the buildings will have either maps on the wall or a receptionist to help find the correct suite.

Postcode Status
You’ll also notice the postcode status in this case returned a P7 as we’ve included the postal code: 94063-1737

Example 3: Input Address:

805 Veteran’s Blvd Ste 305
Redwood City, CA, 94063-1737, USA

AVC Results: V33-I44-P6-100

Verification Status
V :   Verified
Verified up to the thoroughfare level V3 as it was able to find an exact match in the reference data to include up to the thoroughfare: Veterans Blvd

Using the screen shot above, when inputting an invalid premise and removing the SubBuilding from the input, the address is still verified but drops from the Delivery Point down to a V3: Thoroughfare level. In this example it still considered verified as we were able to find a match within the reference data up to the thoroughfare level.

Postcode Status
P6 : PostalCodePrimary Verified

In this case even though only the postalcodeprimary: 94063 was provided in the input data, the PostCode status changes to verified as Loqate was able to find an exact match in the reference data.

Example 4: Input Address:

805 Veteran’s Blvd Ste 305
Redwood City, CA, 94063-1737, USA

AVC Results: P22-I22-P6-100

Verification Status
P:Partially verified

Partially verified means there is additional information available within the reference data. In this case, as it was verified up to a P2, this could be anywhere from thoroughfare, premise, delivery point, or organization. Partially verified means there could be additional information available within the reference data. In this case, with the given input data, the address could only be partially verified up to the Locality level.