What is the Saudi Short Address?

The Short Address is an 8-character code — 4 letters followed by 4 numbers, like RCDA6608 — that points to one registered building in Saudi Arabia. It is a short way to write the full national address.

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What the full national address contains

  • Building number — 4 digits
  • Street name
  • District
  • City
  • Postal code — 5 digits
  • Additional number — 4 digits

The Short Address stands for all of these in one code that is easy to share.

What's new in MyShortAddress

  • Every map link works — Google Maps pins, places and businesses, links copied from the browser, Apple Maps and Waze.
  • Always an answer — no Short Address on the exact spot? You get the nearest registered building's, within 100 m, with the distance shown.
  • Search by place name — type a shop, company, mall or landmark and pick it from the list. See search by place name.
  • Pay only for new addresses — no Short Address found? No credit. The same address again within 7 days? Free.

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Where it is used

  • Deliveries and online orders — many couriers ask for it on the shipment
  • Forms that ask for your national address
  • Rental contracts and property listings

How to find the Short Address of any place

Paste a Google Maps link, a shared location or coordinates into the box above. See the step-by-step guide: Short Address from a Google Maps link.

Why some places have no Short Address

Only registered buildings have one. Roads, empty land, car parks, farms and buildings that aren't registered yet don't have a Short Address.

Questions and answers

How many characters is a Short Address?

Eight: four letters and four numbers, for example RCDA6608.

Is the Short Address the same as the postal code?

No. The postal code has 5 digits and covers an area. The Short Address points to one building.

Can I find the Short Address of someone else's location?

Yes. If you have the location link or pin, paste it into MyShortAddress to get the Short Address of that building.

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