3rd Party System Connections: Notify Administrators That USPS Address Validation Requires a Paid Subscription
What is being requested
The info banner on the USPS Address Verification section of the 3rd Party System Connections page should be updated to notify administrators that a paid USPS subscription is required for address validation to function. The banner currently only prompts users to register for a Consumer Key without indicating that a subscription fee is involved.
Why this matters
USPS retired its free Addressing API and replaced it with a paid subscription model. Districts that have not completed the USPS sign-up process will find that address validation does not function in Aeries. Without a clear notice on this page, administrators may not realize a subscription is required until after enabling the feature. Per communication from USPS, a monthly subscription fee applies under the new agreement. For the most accurate and up to date information on pricing and next steps, USPS will be the best resource. You can reach them directly at NCOALink@usps.gov.
Value if implemented
Administrators who set up or review their 3rd Party System Connections will have the information they need to act, reducing confusion when address validation is unexpectedly unavailable and lowering the likelihood of support contacts related to the feature not working.
AdminJuan Alberto
(Senior Business Analyst, Aeries Software)
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