LACSLink®

The LACSLink® product offers an automated method of obtaining new addresses after a 911 emergency system has been implemented.

Who is LACSLink for?

First Class Mail

First Class Mail

Parcels

Parcels

Periodicals

Periodicals

Standard Mail

Standard Mail

Software Developer

Software Developer

Description

What is LACSLink?

The LACSLink Product is a secure dataset of converted addresses that primarily arise from the implementation of the 911 system, which commonly involves changing rural-style addresses to city-style addresses. The LACSLink Product also contains existing city-style addresses that have been renamed or renumbered.

Benefits

The LACSLink Product:

  • Reduces undeliverable mail by providing the most current address information for matches made to the LACSLink file.
  • Lowers mailer costs by reducing the number of undeliverable and duplicate mailpieces by using the most current address information.
  • Provides the opportunity for faster product/service marketing through accurate mail delivery.

LACSLink has three licensing categories:

Interface Developer

  • The LACSLink Developer License grants the right to develop a LACSLink interface for internal purposes and third parties.
  • Initial License Fee: $1,900.00
  • Annual License Fee: $550.00

Interface Distributor

  • The LACSLink Distribution License grants Developers the right to distribute the LACSLink interface and redistribute the LACSLink data.
  • Annual License Fee (Interface Distribution): $2,120.00*
  • Annual License Fee (Data Distribution): $550.00

End User

  • The LACSLink End User Agreement grants the right to use the LACSLink Product to update addresses and mailing lists both internally and for third parties. End Users may receive data fulfillment directly from the USPS®.
  • Annual License Fee: $550.00*

* The initial licensing year is prorated.

What's next?

Once you have selected the appropriate licensing category, the next step is to complete the certification process. The process includes the completion of the following documentation:

  • Application
  • Confidentiality Statement
  • Self-Certification Statement
  • Key Personnel Listing

Upon completion of the certification documents, the appropriate license must be executed, including the payment of licensing fees.

Featured Resources

Fact Sheets
07/23/2024
Licensing Fees

This document contains information about licensing fees for USPS® Licensed Products.

Announcements
07/17/2024
Modifications to LACSLink® Licenses and Supporting Documents

This document lists modifications to LACSLink® licenses and supporting documents.

Contact Lists
08/30/2024
LACSLink® Distributors (PDF)

This document contains the contact list of LACSLink® distributors. 

Contact Lists
08/30/2024
LACSLink® Developers (PDF)

This document contains a contact list of LACSLink® developers.

User Guides
03/06/2018
LACSLink® User Technical Reference

This document provides a technical guide for LACSLink®.

Quick Service Guides
02/22/2018
LACSLink® End User Certification Procedures

This document contains the quick service guide for LACSLink® End User Certification Procedures.

Data Files
09/09/2024
Cumulative Listing of ZIP Codes Covered by the LACS Database

This document provides a cumulative listing of ZIP Codes covered by the LACS database for LACSLink®.

LACSLink® Developer Documents

Quick Service Guides
12/06/2022
LACSLink® Developer Certification Procedures

This document contains developer procedures for LACSLink®.

Applications/ Forms
07/17/2024
LACSLink® Developer License Agreement

This document contains the developer license agreement for LACSLink®.

Quick Service Guides
02/27/2018
LACSLink® Developer Licensee Performance Requirements

This document contains a quick service guide to find for LACSLink® Developer Licensee Performance Requirements.

LACSLink® Software Distribution Documents

Applications/ Forms
07/17/2024
LACSLink® Software Distribution License Agreement

This document contains the licensee agreement for LACSLink® software distribution.

Quick Service Guides
02/22/2018
LACSLink® Software Interface Distributor Certification Procedures

This document provides additional information for Software Interface Distributor Certification Procedures LACSLink®.

Fact Sheets
02/27/2018
LACSLink® Software Distribution Licensee Performance Requirements

This document contains the distribution licensee performance requirements for the LACSLink® product.

LACSLink® End User Documents

Quick Service Guides
02/22/2018
LACSLink® End User Certification Procedures

This document contains the quick service guide for LACSLink® End User Certification Procedures.

Applications/ Forms
07/17/2024
LACSLink® End User License Agreement

This document contains the End User License Agreement for LACSLink®.

Quick Service Guides
02/27/2018
LACSLink® End User Licensee Performance Requirements

This document provides facts and information on End User Licensee Performance for LACSLink®.

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SuiteLink®

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Contact

For more information regarding the licensing and certification process, contact the Licensing and Certification Department at 1-800-589-5766.