Frequently Asked Questions - General

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• I would like to sign up as a partner, where do you have TAMU logos I can use?
• How do I add more credits once I’m a partner? Do I need to re-apply for partner status?
• How do I use the batch geocoder service?
• What projection should I use to display the points on my map?
• Do you provide geocoding for non US addresses?
• I have an address without a zip, can I get the zip from your service?

Here is the link where you can find the TAMU logos: http://brandguide.tamu.edu/logos-downloads.html. When you create the link, please link it to our site: https://geoservices.tamu.edu. (top)

Once you are approved, you just have to go into your account and click on the "Add Partner Credits" link within your MyAccount page here: http://geoservices.tamu.edu/UserServices/Profile/Default.aspx. This will allow you add batches of 2,500 without submitted a new partner request that has to be approved. (top)

Step by step instructions for using the batch geocoder service can be found here: https://geoservices.tamu.edu/Services/Geocode/BatchProcess/OverviewHowData.aspx

Step by step instructions for using the batch geocoder service can be found here: https://geoservices.tamu.edu/Services/Geocode/BatchProcess/OverviewHowData.aspx

To display coordinates obtained by our services on a map, we recommend using either Nad 1983 or WGS84 projections. (top)

At this time we do not provide services for non-US addresses. You can check out our list of other geocoders for ones that do provide global geocoding here: [Other Geocoders] (top)

To get a zipcode return, select “Feature Address” as an optional output in step 3 of the batch geocoding process. If the geocoder matches address range or parcel quality type, a zip code should be returned in the [fzip] field. (top)