"LACSlink"
LACSLink is a feature that allows users to implement the Locatable Address Conversion System (LACS) service offered by the USPS.
Benefits of LACSLink™
LACSLink provides the following benefits to those who use it:
- Ensures compliancy with USPS CASS regulations. LACSLink processing is a USPS
CASS cycle J requirement. - Ensures preparedness for future USPS CASS regulations. In future CASS cycles, the
USPS may expand LACSLink processing requirements. - Reduces undeliverable mail by providing the most current address information for
matches made to the LACS file. - Prevents the need for duplicate mailpieces or re-mailings after address corrections are
received since the address correction is applied prior to the mailing. - Lowers your costs by reducing the number of undeliverable and/or duplicate
mailpieces by using the most current address information. - Provides the opportunity for faster marketing through accurate mail delivery.
How does LACSLink Work?
LACSLink works in a series of two steps: input address information is standardized to
conform with Postal Service requirements including the ZIP+4 Code, and then an attempt
is made to match the address against the LACS file. If an exact match is made with the old
address information on the LACS file, the address is updated accordingly.
After LACSLink processing takes place and a match is found, you will receive the following
information from CODE-1 Plus:
- the original input address from the mailer
- the input address, standardized and appended with the ZIP+4 Code, if possible
- a standardized new address when the standardized input address matches the old
address on the LACS file - a National Delivery Index (NDI) report, which includes a breakdown of deliverable
address information.If no match is found, you will receive the following information from CODE-1 Plus:
- the original input address
- the standardized ZIP+4 coded version of the input address
- PS Form 3553
- NDI report.