LACSLink
LACSLink is the acronym for Locatable Address Conversion System Link.
Locatable Address Conversion System Link
A secure USPS database and matching system that updates mailing addresses that have been changed due to 911 emergency system implementations, most often when rural route or P.O. Box addresses are converted to standardized street addresses for enhanced emergency response and delivery accuracy.
LACSLink ensures mail is correctly routed to these updated addresses and is a key component of address hygiene and compliance in CASS-certified software used for bulk mailings and data processing.
Key Features of LACSLink
- Address Standardization: Converts rural routes or outdated address formats into standardized street-style addresses based on USPS records.
- Real-Time Matching: Provides near-instantaneous matching of input addresses against the USPS LACS database to identify and apply valid updates.
- CASS Certification Support: Required for software seeking USPS Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS) certification, which qualifies mailers for postage discounts.
- Non-Forwardable Compliance: Flags addresses that have been changed by local governments and are not eligible for USPS mail forwarding, ensuring proper delivery without relying on forwarding services.
- Return Codes and Status Flags: Supplies detailed return codes that indicate the type of change (e.g., street name, number, or both), or why an address cannot be converted.
- Data Security: Operates under a licensing agreement with USPS, requiring compliance with strict privacy and security standards for address data.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduces undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) mail, improving delivery rates and saving businesses time and money in customer communications and logistics.
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