Canadian AVC Output Layout & Data Definitions
Below is the output layout and data definitions for Canadian AVC – Address Validation & Correction. These fields are typically appended to the right of your original data. On request, we can alternatively update your existing fields.
Field: name of the field. Type: field type; Chr = character or alphanumeric, Num = numeric. Width: field width. Dec: number of decimal points. From: field starting point. To: field ending point. Description: data definition of the field contents.
| Field | Type | Width | Dec | From | To | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEACOCK_ID | Chr | 10 | 1 | 10 | Unique ID number assigned to each record - used for support | |
| UPD_ADDR1 | Chr | 50 | 11 | 60 | Updated address - full or part 1 | |
| UPD_ADDR2 | Chr | 50 | 61 | 110 | Updated address - part 2 | |
| UPD_CITY | Chr | 30 | 111 | 140 | Updated city | |
| UPD_PROV | Chr | 20 | 141 | 160 | Updated province | |
| UPD_POSTCD | Chr | 10 | 161 | 170 | Updated Postal Code | |
| UPD_CNTRY | Chr | 50 | 171 | 220 | Updated country | |
| UPD_TYPE | Chr | 1 | 221 | 221 |
Address Type after enhancements (key):
1 = Civil
2 = Civil with Rural Service 3 = PO Box 4, 6 = Rural 5 = General Delivery 7 = Mobile Route 8 = Suburban Service Blank = Undetermined |
|
| CAVC_FLAG | Chr | 1 | 222 | 222 |
Validation Code (key):
V = Valid/Urban
W = Valid/Rural C = Corrected/Urban D = Corrected/Rural N = Non-correctable/Urban O = Non-correctable/Rural |
|
| CAVC_LULR | Chr | 2 | 223 | 224 |
LU/LR Indicator - flagged addresses are considered valid regardless of actual address content (key):
LU = Valid Large Volume Receiver/LVR Postal Code
LR = Valid Rural Postal Code |
NOTICE: Layouts and content are subject to change—we are always working to improve our services.