Anchor has processed billions of records using the national change of address database maintained by the United States Postal Service®. As a USPS® certified NCOALink® Full Service Provider our experience and dedicated staff have the programming skills to ensure your NCOA mailing lists are always in compliance with USPS® requirements.
The USPS® awarded Anchor its first NCOALink® Full Service Provider license over 3 decades ago. A Full NCOA Service Provider of the NCOA process provides mailers with more change of address moves and uses 48 months of up-to-date address information, versus the “Limited Service Provider” database that provides only 18 months of address information. We recommend processing through the 48-month option to provide mailers more change-of-address moves. Many companies that are NOT licensees of the USPS® offer this service, and must outsource their processing. All of our processing is done in-house, in our USPS® approved secure facility as an NCOA service provider.
Maintaining accurate, up-to-date mailing addresses is critical for cost-effective direct mail campaigns. As a leading NCOA service provider, Anchor Computer helps businesses reduce undeliverable mail, cut down on wasted postage, and ensure better customer reach. Our National Change of Address (NCOA) processing services use 48 months of USPS-certified data to update and verify mailing lists before your campaigns go out.
The NCOA database is a secure dataset maintained by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that contains address change information submitted by individuals, families, and businesses. With over 160 million records of address changes filed in the past 48 months, the NCOA database is a vital resource for businesses aiming to keep their mailing lists current and compliant with USPS mailing standards.
At Anchor Computer, NCOA pricing is based on the volume of records processed and the frequency of processing. We offer flexible pricing models to fit your campaign size and frequency, whether you need a one-time update or ongoing address hygiene solutions.
You only pay for the records that receive updates, and our pricing includes data processing, standardized formatting, and USPS certification. We provide clear reports post-processing, so you know exactly what changes were made and why, giving you full transparency and control.
When Anchor Computer processes your mailing list through the NCOA database, each address is matched against USPS records. If a change of address is found, the outdated information is replaced with the new, standardized address. This process not only ensures your message reaches the right person but also helps your business qualify for postal discounts and improves overall mailing efficiency.
Anchor is 1 of 15 full-service NCOA providers in the US. We utilize 48-months of data versus limited providers that use 18 months of data. Our NCOA service is CASS-certified, ensuring accuracy and full USPS compliance. Whether you manage regular customer communications or large-scale direct mail campaigns, Anchor Computer’s system helps you stay ahead of returned mail and regulatory issues.
USPS recommends running NCOA processing at least every 95 days to remain eligible for postal discounts and ensure deliverability.
The NCOA database includes individual, family, and business moves filed with the USPS in the last 48 months.
Yes, Anchor Computer uses secure systems and follows strict USPS guidelines to protect your mailing data.
If there is no change of address filed with the USPS, the original address will remain unchanged in your mailing list.
If you’re ready to clean up your mailing list, save on postage, and improve the success of your direct mail campaigns, Anchor Computer is here to help. As an NCOA service provider, we make the process simple, secure, and effective.
Contact us to learn more about NCOA processing or to get started with a customized service plan that fits your business.
