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Features and Benefits of Global Address Database#

Melissa Address Key (MAK) is what makes the Global Address Database unique. This unique, 10-digit number identifies each discrete physical address and aligns a multitude of additional location information with the address. For example, each apartment in an apartment building, or suites in an office building are assigned an individual MAK number and the parent building has its own individual MAK number. Once you have the MAK numbers for a particular area - no matter how each address changes, or if new addresses are added - you will know exactly what the changes are. It’s complete coverage, and complete intelligence that you can use to optimize route planning, resource allocation, utilities management - and more!

  • Our Global Address Database table is a monthly updated database of all of the properties in the US

  • Resolution of the Global Address Database table is all the way down to APT or SUITE level - BASE MAK identified for base location (office)

  • Very easy to search and match records

  • Makes address data anonymous

  • Over 5000 5 digit ZIPs change per year and over 50,000 ZIP+4 changes per year - MAK numbers never change

Melissa Address Key: Technology#

Introducing the MAK™ Number#

Melissa Address Key™ number or MAK™ number is a persistent 10 digit number that never changes. Much like a barcode or ISBN, this key identifies a discrete physical street address and aligns a multitude of additional information associated with each particular address; such as detailed geographic information, deduplication, property shape, etc.

Technology’s Past#

  • Addresses could only be identified with an actual physical address

  • Searching & Matching records was imprecise and time consuming

  • USPS address changes were unpredictable

MAK™ Number’s Present#

  • Melissa Data can return a MAK™ number that uniquely identifies a location with precision

  • A MAK™ number is available for every address within the USA and Canada

  • Resolution of the MAK™ number is to the apartment or suite level

  • For apartments and suites, a Base MAK™ number is available to determine the base location

  • MAK™ numbers are 10 digit numbers that are easy to store and retrieve

  • Searching & matching records is highly efficient

  • MAK™ numbers provide true data anonymity

  • USPS changes ZIP Codes. The MAK™ number never changes

  • Cities change street names and even city names. The MAK™ number never changes

  • All changes are saved to the MAK™ Transaction table

  • To learn more about The Master Address Table, visit this link

MAK™ Number’s Future#

  • Melissa Address Key™ numbers will eventually standardize every address in the world

  • Users to be provided with MAK™ addresses and will be able to retrieve the information with only a MAK™ number

  • Melissa Data will provide constant updates of MAK™ numbers indicating address changes

  • Continually relevant usability due to the rollout of products harnessing the geo-spatial reach of MAK™ numbers

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