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Address Validation Using Canada Post Post-Address Parsing

Using the AddressAbility(tm) module you can validate addresses and generate a full address from just a few address fields. The module uses a highly intelligent parser to scan your address and determine its correctability. Afterwards, it formats the output into the optimal Canada Post layout. It also generates statistical data for batch mode, and a Statement of Accuracy report for single record mode.



The ParseCanadianAddress operation parses a user-supplied address into several component parts. Each part is verified by reference data. The country detector helps you determine which part of the address is the country, the city and state, and the time zone.

The Canada Post has an official address database. This address data is owned by the governing agency. You can also check out the NetAddress for.NET address validation API to quickly determine key data quality issues. This enables you to quickly identify address quality issues and build custom address cleansing and standardization into your own application.


The AddressComplete module from Canada Post is a great example of an address autocomplete. It's an elegant way to help users fill out forms. It also encourages them to use the correct postal abbreviations, while ensuring the correct address is delivered to them.

The address parsing operation is also a great example of a well-crafted UI. You can set up an output field list to select the correct fields. You can also select the standardized address components to be returned to you.



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