>> Unfortunately I think that the USPS site >> http://www.usps.com/cgi-bin/zip4/zip4inq needed to run this script >> is no more. >> >> A search there for zip4inq produced nothing. >> >> Does anyone know of a similar page, wither by the USPS or another >> provider of (web) services? > Just follow the "Find a Zip Code" link from http://www.usps.com/ ?
According to http://www.usps.com/zip4/zipfaq.htm, their zip code lookup is "ZIP+4 Lookup is intended for interactive use, not automated script processing." However, it looks like the postal service does have electronic zip directories http://www.usps.com/ncsc/ziplookup/amsdev.htm As far as the general of cleaning postal addresses, it looks like there are commerical packages out there, and a whole certification process for them. http://www.usps.com/ncsc/ziplookup/cam.htm -- Steve Revilak _______________________________________________ Boston-pm mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm