Definitions for "NATIONAL CHANGE OF ADDRESS"
An address correction service that the USPS provides to mailers through USPS licensees. The licensees match mailing lists submitted to them against change of address information for the entire country from all Computerized Forwarding System units. If a match is made, NCOA can correct the address before it is printed on a mailpiece.
A list enhancement process that matches mail file records against a database of recent movers with their forwarding address. The database is compiled by the USPS from change of address cards; it contains the last 18 months of movers and is updated twice each month. Selected private sector vendors which meet USPS criteria may be selected to perform this process for a fee.
An address correction service that the USPS provides to mailers through USPS licensees. The licensees match mailing lists submitted to them on tape or disk against change-of-address information for the entire country from all Computerized Forwarding System units. NCOA can correct an address before it is used on a piece of mail.