Can a neighbour take in royal mail guaranteed
According to Royal Mail's guidelines, a neighbor can take in a parcel on your behalf, but there are some conditions that need to be met:
- You must have given them permission: You need to explicitly give your neighbor permission to accept the parcel on your behalf. This can be done verbally or in writing.
- The parcel must be addressed to you: The parcel must be addressed to your name and address, and not to your neighbor's name and address.
- The parcel must be a standard parcel: Royal Mail Guaranteed services are only available for standard parcels, not for large or heavy items.
- The parcel must be signed for: When the parcel is delivered, your neighbor will need to sign for it on your behalf. They will need to provide their own signature, as they are accepting the parcel as your authorized representative.
- Your neighbor must be present: Your neighbor must be present at the delivery address to sign for the parcel. If they are not present, the parcel will not be left with a neighbor or a neighbor's agent.
If these conditions are met, your neighbor can take in the parcel on your behalf. However, if there are any issues or concerns, Royal Mail may contact you to confirm the delivery.
It's also worth noting that if you're not going to be at home to receive a parcel, you can always ask Royal Mail to leave it with a neighbor or a trusted third party. This is known as a "safe place" delivery.