Rhode Island Address Verification is a process used to validate the accuracy of a mailing address in the state of Rhode Island. This process ensures that the address is properly formatted, that the address exists, and that it can be used to receive mail. It is an important step in the process of mailing out documents, as it helps to prevent undeliverable mail and wasted resources. There are two types of Rhode Island Address Verification: automated and manual. Automated address verification is a software-based process that quickly and accurately verifies an address against the United States Postal Service's (USPS) address database. Manual address verification is a process that requires a person to manually check an address against the USPS database.