In order to meet the move update requirement we will be soon offering NCOA processing with our mailing services.

Beginning November 23, 2008, ALL Standard Class mail and all First Class presorted mail must meet “move update” requirements.

This requirement already applies to first class presorted mail, although it is often not currently enforced. With the requirement being changed to include Standard Class, or bulk mail.

“Move update” refers to methods for making sure that the person or business you are mailing to is still at the address you have for them. When a person or business moves to a new address, they typically file a change-of-address notice with USPS. Those notices are compiled into a National Change of Address (NCOA) database. By checking your list against the NCOA database, you can tell if a person or business has moved, and correct their address (or delete the address, if you choose) before you address your mail.

This requirement it is only about determining whether the person or company you are mailing to is still receiving mail at the address you have for them.

And it does not matter whether you "are sure" that all the addresses are up to date. You still have to comply with the requirements as described below.

Beginning Nov. 23, 2008 First Class presort and Standard Mail in ALL mail categories (letters, flats, automated, nonbarcoded, nonprofit, etc.) must meet move update requirements. There are several ways to do this: