Lesson 3: Standardization, Validation and Security

Address Standardization

Addresses that agencies enter into TINS go through a validation process where the address is compared to data provided by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). This USPS software update is uploaded on a monthly basis. TINS attempts to standardize the address by applying standard abbreviations or adding the “plus four digits” of a zip code to the address entered. A benefit of standardization is potentially lower postal rates.

PYADDR Screen – Address Indicator

PYADDR. 12345678900                                                    XX/XX/XX
PAYEE NUMBER: 12345678900                           TAXPAYER NUMBER: 12345678900
    OWNERSHIP TYPE: TEXAS CORPORATION                IAT IND: 
  ACTIVE: A      MC CNT: 8         1099 MC LOOKUP: PF12      NEXT AVAILABLE MC: 002

MAIL CODE: T40   SIC CODE: 9905   SECURITY TYPE: 1    SECURING SOURCE: 902
  STATUS: A                   ON HOLD                         TELEPHONE: 
    NAME: COMMUNITY SERVICES INC           ADDRESS IND:
  ADDRESS: PO BOX 612  
     CITY: CORSICANA     STATE: TX   ZIPCODE: 75151-0612   ZONE CODE: 175

MAIL CODE: 000   SIC CODE: 9903   SECURITY TYPE: 1   SECURING SOURCE: 538 
   STATUS: A                 ON HOLD                        TELEPHONE: 555-555-5555
     NAME: COMMUNITY SERVICES INC                  ADDRESS IND: 
    

END OF DISPLAY - PF1=HELP,  PF3=QUIT,  PF4=MENU 

Use the F1 function key on the PYADDR screen to bring up the address standardization menu (ADDRESS INDICATOR).

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