Can a neighbour sign for royal mail
According to Royal Mail's guidelines, a neighbor can sign for a parcel on your behalf, but there are some conditions that need to be met:
- You must have given permission: You need to have given your neighbor explicit permission to sign for your parcel. This is usually done by filling out a "Power of Attorney" form, which allows someone else to act on your behalf.
- The neighbor must be a trusted individual: Royal Mail requires that the person signing for your parcel is someone you trust and who is authorized to receive your mail.
- The parcel must be addressed to you: The parcel must be addressed to your name and address, and not to the neighbor's name and address.
- The neighbor must sign the delivery card: When the parcel is delivered, the neighbor must sign the delivery card to confirm receipt of the parcel.
It's also important to note that if you're not present to sign for a parcel, Royal Mail will leave a card with instructions on how to arrange redelivery or collection from a local post office.
If you're concerned about someone signing for your parcel without your permission, you can consider using a secure delivery option, such as:
- Signature on delivery: This requires the recipient to sign for the parcel before it's handed over.
- Delivery to a safe location: Royal Mail can deliver your parcel to a safe location, such as a neighbor or a local post office, if you're not available to receive it.
- Collection from a post office: You can arrange for your parcel to be held at a local post office for collection at a time that suits you.
Remember to always keep your mail and packages secure, and consider using a secure delivery option if you're concerned about someone signing for your parcel without your permission.