New ZIP Code System Will Identify Every Standalone Property

The Communications Regulatory Commission is discussing a proposal to change the ZIP code system. According to the proposals, every apartment, house, office, or other standalone object will be able to receive its own unique code. The current four-digit code, which designates a locality or postal district, remains valid, but a second part will be added to precisely identify the specific addressed object. Thus the full ZIP code would distinguish between individual properties, rather than using the same code for several addresses within a district.

The main goal of the reform is more accurate address identification and to facilitate the processing, sorting, and delivery of postal consignments. The new codes will be entered into a national ZIP code register, with the rules for its creation, maintenance, and use expected to be legally regulated through a regulatory procedure.

The reform is expected to improve operations not only for traditional postal operators but also for courier companies and all services for which precise geographic positioning is key. The project provides that citizens will have access to the register, with certain inquiries in it to be completely free of charge.

The new system is not yet in force, as the project is in a regulatory procedure. Currently, citizens continue to use the existing four-digit ZIP codes for their addresses.

Source: Plovdiv24.bg