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How to validate the given address using USPS?

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I want to validate the given address (address, city, state, zip) to the USPS and return back the result if the provided address is a valid address. and if it is not the valid address returns the invalid address.

so how can i do this in C#.Net.

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Vara Prasad.M Avatar asked Feb 19 '11 09:02

Vara Prasad.M


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1 Answers

The United States Postal Service (USPS) does offer this service via their Address Information APIs:

  • USPS: Ecommerce APIs

Here's a Code Project article/library how you could use this services in .NET:

  • United States Postal Service (USPS) Web Tools Wrapper

Note

  • Before you can use this library, you will need to get a USPS Web Tools ID by filling out this form.

  • To request the Address Informational APIs (Verify etc.) you need additional permissions. Also fill out this form to apply for these permissions.

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Martin Buberl Avatar answered Sep 25 '22 12:09

Martin Buberl