Sooner or later, someone in Makkah will ask for your National Address. It might be a bank, a delivery app, a government service or your landlord’s paperwork. Newcomers often think a street name and a landmark will do. They won’t. The National Address is a specific, official format, and having it registered saves time on almost everything else.
Here’s what it is, how to register it, and how to check it’s right. It all comes from Saudi Post (SPL) and the national portal.
Quick answer
Short answer: Register your National Address through the “Registration of National Address – Individuals” service on the national portal, logging in with your Absher credentials, or through Saudi Post (SPL). The national portal lists the service as free, says activation is ready within 24 hours, and says you’ll get a transaction number. SPL says every resident is responsible for registering an accurate address.
What the National Address actually is
SPL describes the National Address as a precise addressing system covering every area of the Kingdom. It has six parts:
The six parts (SPL)
- Building number: four digits identifying the building.
- Street: the street at the building’s main entrance.
- Secondary number: four digits for the precise location, which helps where street names are missing.
- District: the neighbourhood the building is in.
- Postal code: five digits.
- City: for you, Makkah.
SPL also gives every address a short address: four letters and four numbers that are easy to remember. Many checkout pages and forms accept it in place of the full address.
Why residents in Makkah need it
SPL says the National Address qualifies you for a higher level of government and commercial services. It also lets shipments, government documents and personal parcels reach your door without extra calls. In practice, residents usually find it’s requested when they:
- open or update a bank account;
- order from delivery apps and online shops;
- receive official documents or cards by post;
- update their details on government platforms.
SPL is also clear that this is a responsibility, not an optional extra. It asks every individual to register and keep their data accurate “to avoid being held accountable”. For the wider list of first-month tasks, see our first 30 days in Makkah checklist.
How to register: step by step
The national portal lists these steps for individuals:
Registering on the national portal
1
Log in to the national portal with the username and password you use on Absher.
2
Open “Registration of National Address – Individuals” and select Start Service.
3
Sign in through the National Single Sign-On.
4
Fill in the required data and register your address.
5
Note the transaction number you receive after submitting.
6
Wait for activation. The portal says it’s ready within 24 hours.
The portal lists the service as free. You can also start from SPL’s National Address page, which links to the same registration.
Warning
Register the address where you actually live. If you move within Makkah, from Al Aziziyah to Al Awali for example, update your National Address too. An old address can send cards and parcels to the wrong building.
Checking your address is correct
Saudi Post offers a “Verification of the National Address” e-service on the national portal for addresses that are already registered. It’s worth using after you register, or before you give the address to a bank. Check that the building number and postal code match what’s on the building or in your SPL account. Then save the short address on your phone so it’s easy to share.
Common situations for Makkah residents
Renting a new flat. Ask the landlord or building manager for the building number once you’ve signed your lease. Our Ejar guide for Makkah tenants explains the rental side.
Family members. Each adult with their own Absher account can register. Check with SPL for dependants’ details instead of guessing.
Deliveries near the Haram. Central districts are busy, so the secondary number and short address help couriers find the right entrance.
Before you share your address
- It’s registered and activated on the national portal or SPL.
- The building number, district and postal code match your home.
- Your short address is saved on your phone.
- You’ve updated it after any move.
Sources and last checked
Last checked 24 Oct 2026 against the national portal’s Registration of National Address – Individuals service and the Saudi Post (SPL) National Address and Door Step pages. Services and steps can change, so check them on the official sites. For the wider setup, see moving to Makkah: a practical guide.
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