Address Matching Fields - Match_Return_Codes

Field Name

Field Length / Return Value

Description / Additional Info

Field Length = 1

Match_RC_10_Count

10

INVALID DUAL ADDRESSInformation presented could not be processed in current format. Corrective action is needed. Be sure that the address line components are correct. For example, the input address line may contain more than one delivery address.

Match_RC_11_Count

11

INVALID CITY/ST/ZIP The ZIP Code in the submitted address could not be found because neither a valid city, state, nor valid 5-digit ZIP Code was present. Corrective action is needed. It is also recommended that the requestor check the submitted address for accuracy.

Match_RC_12_Count

12

INVALID STATEThe state in the submitted address is invalid. Corrective action is needed. It is also recommended that the requestor check the submitted address for accuracy.

Match_RC_13_Count,13,INVALID CITY The city in the submitted address is invalid. Corrective action is needed. It is also recommended that the requestor check the submitted address for accuracy."

Match_RC_21_Count

21

NOT FOUND The address, exactly as submitted, could not be found in the national ZIP+4 file. It is recommended that the requestor check the submitted address for accuracy. For example, the street address line may be abbreviated excessively and may not be fully recognizable.

Match_RC_22_Count

22

MULTIPLE RESPONSE More than one ZIP+4 Code was found to satisfy the address submitted. The submitted address did not contain sufficiently complete or correct data to determine a single ZIP+4 Code. It is recommended that the requestor check the address for accuracy and completeness. Address elements may be missing

Match_RC_31_Count

31

EXACT MATCH Single response based on input information. No corrective action is needed since an exact match was found in the national ZIP+4 file.

Match_RC_32_Count

32

DEFAULT MATCH A match was made to a default record in the national ZIP+4 file. A more specific match may be available if a secondary number (i.e., apartment, suite, etc.) exists.

Match_RC_99_Count

99

Internal error in match engine

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