VDB (Validation Database)

The VDB (Validation Database) contains information that describes the current, valid civic address space defined by the Emergency Services Network Provider’s MSAG. Validation against this database ensures that the address is a real address (i.e., the address exists) but does not ensure that it is the location of the caller.

Relevant NENA Documents
Note: To find and download the document, copy the document number (like STA-010) from below and search the NENA Standards and Documents page.

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• NENA 57-503, NENA Procedures for Notification of ERDB and VPC Operators of ESN Changes by 9-1-1 Administrator Operations Information Document
• NENA website: Baseline Next Generation 9-1-1 Description