Geocoding
Transform addresses into coordinates and back with precision
Enterprise-grade geocoding service with forward, reverse, and batch capabilities. Consistent output formatting, high accuracy, and global coverage for production workloads.
Key capabilities
Built for production workloads with enterprise requirements.
Forward and reverse geocoding with sub-meter accuracy
Batch geocoding for processing millions of records
Deterministic address normalization and parsing
Global coverage with local address format support
Autocomplete and address validation endpoints
Caching layer for frequently queried addresses
Features
Everything you need to integrate and scale with confidence.
Forward Geocoding
Convert any address string into precise latitude/longitude coordinates. Handles ambiguous inputs with confidence scoring.
Reverse Geocoding
Transform coordinates back into human-readable addresses. Returns structured components (street, city, country) plus formatted string.
Batch Processing
Submit thousands of addresses in a single request. Async processing with webhook notification on completion.
Address Validation
Validate and standardize addresses before storage. Catch typos, normalize formatting, and verify deliverability.
Autocomplete
Power address input fields with real-time suggestions. Reduces user friction and ensures data quality from the start.
Place Details
Retrieve rich metadata for locations: timezone, postal codes, administrative regions, and nearby landmarks.
Use cases
How teams use this service to solve real problems.
Delivery Optimization
Geocode delivery addresses to enable route optimization, distance calculations, and accurate ETAs.
Store Locator
Power store finder features with distance-based search and accurate location display on maps.
Data Cleansing
Normalize and validate address data across your database. Identify duplicates and standardize formats.
Risk Assessment
Verify customer addresses for fraud prevention and underwriting decisions with validated coordinates.
API documentation
Simple REST API with consistent patterns across all endpoints.
Endpoints
Example request
curl -X POST https://api.serbices.com/geocode/v1/forward \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_xxx" \
-d '{
"address": "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA",
"options": {
"include_metadata": true,
"language": "en"
}
}'Example response
{
"coordinates": {
"lat": 37.4224764,
"lng": -122.0842499
},
"formatted_address": "1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA",
"components": {
"street_number": "1600",
"street": "Amphitheatre Parkway",
"city": "Mountain View",
"state": "California",
"country": "United States",
"postal_code": "94043"
},
"confidence": 0.98,
"metadata": {
"timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
"place_id": "plc_abc123"
}
}Simple, transparent pricing
Pay only for what you use. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Batch discounts at 50%+ volume. Autocomplete priced separately.
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