Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS)
The CDS program provides updated delivery sequence information on customer-provided address lists.
Who is CDS for?
Eligibility for the CDS update service is determined through the Address Sequence Service process described in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 507.
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Description
Benefits
Customers qualifying for CDS will benefit from the use of the CDS file through:
- Complete and accurate addresses
- Reduced undeliverable-as-addressed mail
- Increased deliverability
- Access to walk sequence saturation discounts
- Ability to identify addresses marked as vacant or seasonal
The CDS product is distributed to qualified customers on a bi-monthly or weekly basis.
To establish a CDS account, customers must complete the CDS Customer Application and Web Access Form. Mail or fax (901-681-4582) the completed forms to the CDS Department at AGT.
Featured Resources
11/27/2017
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Brochure
The Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) program provides updated delivery sequence information to qualified mailers.
01/26/2024
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Application/Renewal Form
This document contains the application and renewal form for the CDS product.
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Products on Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF)
Beginning October 2014, all Address Quality and Address Management products will be provided via the Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF) method.
01/26/2024
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) User Guide
This document contains a user guide for CDS.
01/16/2024
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) FAQs
This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers for the CDS product.
04/15/2022
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Customer Web List
The CDS Customer Web List provides business customer contact information.
CDS Conversion Software
10/22/2013
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Conversion Software (Windows)
This document contains the Windows conversion software for the CDS product.
03/29/2013
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Conversion Software (Windows7)
This document contains Windows 7 Conversion software for the CDS product.
01/02/2018
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Conversion Software User Guide (Windows)
This document contains the Windows software conversion user guide for CDS.
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Conversion Software Instructions (Windows)
This docoument provides instructions for Windows conversion software for the CDS product.
04/23/2008
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Conversion Software (Linux)
This document contains the Linux conversion software for the CDS product.
04/23/2008
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Conversion Software (Unix-Sun32)
This document contains the Unix (Sun-32) conversion software for the CDS product.
01/02/2018
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Conversion Software User Guide (Linux-Unix-Sun32)
This document contains the Linux/ Unix conversion software user guide for the CDS product.
CDS Samples
04/23/2008
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Sample ZIP Code™
This document contains sample ZIP Code™ file for CDS.
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Sample ZIP Code™ Password
The CDS Sample ZIP Code file requires a password.
Related Products
Electronic Address Sequencing (EAS)
EAS provides an electronic option for processing address files for sequencing and/or qualification for Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS).
Contact
For more information about CDS, contact Addressing and Geospatial Technology at 1-800-238-3150 or email cds.ncsc@usps.gov.