Address Matching Approval System (AMAS)
The Address Matching Approval System is an Australia Post certification program used to measure the accuracy of address matching software.
AMAS provides confidence that your address matching software is approved to:
- correct and match addresses against the Australia Post Postal Address File (PAF) - the PAF is a database of Australian postal addresses within our delivery network and is available through your AMAS software
- add a unique Delivery Point Identifier (DPID) to each address record in order to generate a barcode for your mail.
If you are using our PreSort, Charity Mail or Acquisition Mail delivery services, barcoding is part of the service requirements in order for us to efficiently process your mailings. To barcode your article, you need AMAS approved software, or alternatively you need to find a mail house that can help you do this.
How can I buy AMAS approved software?
You can buy AMAS-approved software from any company that has a license to supply it. To find a supplier, download the AMAS Product Supplier Guide (pdf 38kb).
Further information on individual AMAS software suppliers.
Developing your own AMAS software
If you wish to develop your own address matching software, email us for further information about the approval process, costs and licensing arrangements.
Full information about the AMAS Program is also set out in the AMAS Program Handbook (zip pdf 1.2mb).
The AMAS cycle
The AMAS program operates on an annual cycle. Cycles run from 1 January to 31 December each year. Subject to meeting conditions of registration, approval, and licensing conditions, including software design etc, you can register for AMAS testing and approval at any time during an annual cycle and approval will be valid until the end of that cycle.
Need more help?
For further details on AMAS or help with registration, please email us.