# Redact Postal Addresses from PDFs

> Automatically detect multi-line postal addresses — street, city, postcode, country — across Swiss, EU, and international formats.

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## What we mean by "address"

A postal address is a multi-component identifier: street number, street name, locality, postcode, region, and country. In legal and real-estate documents, addresses identify properties as well as individuals — sometimes both at once.

## When address redaction is legally required

Addresses are personal data under GDPR and the Swiss FADP whenever they identify a private individual. They are also frequently confidential in commercial transactions.

- Property deeds shared with third parties
- Court filings (witness addresses, victim privacy)
- Tenant background-check disclosures
- Medical records shared with external providers

## Multi-line address recognition

Our analyzer recognizes address blocks spanning multiple lines, even when split across columns. It understands Swiss, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and US/UK formats. You can also add specific addresses to "Always Redact" terms for guaranteed removal.

## How it works

1. **Upload the PDF** — Single file or batch. Scanned documents work via OCR.
2. **Select "Address" detection** — Combine with names and phone numbers in one pass.
3. **Validate in Studio** — Review every detection. The Highlight mode lets you audit without masking.
4. **Export the rasterized PDF** — Addresses are permanently removed from the document.

## For real-estate professionals

Sales mandates and tenant files contain dozens of address references per document. Redact privately-held addresses before sharing comparable-property analyses.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does it differentiate property addresses from personal home addresses?

Not automatically — both are detected. Use Studio review to decide which masks to keep.

### What about partial addresses like just a city?

A standalone city name is often left in (it is not a unique identifier). If you need it masked, add it to "Always Redact" terms.

### Does it support Swiss postal codes?

Yes. Swiss CH-XXXX format is recognized alongside European 4-5 digit and US 5+4 digit ZIP codes.

## Related guides

- https://www.redact-pdf.ai/redact/names-from-pdf.md
- https://www.redact-pdf.ai/redact/property-deeds.md
- https://www.redact-pdf.ai/redact/lease-agreements.md

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Primary keyword: redact addresses from PDF
Audience: real-estate, notary, legal

Built on Microsoft Azure infrastructure (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, HIPAA-eligible) with Swiss / EU data residency. Documents are never used to train AI models.