Can anyone sign for royal mail special delivery
According to Royal Mail's guidelines, anyone aged 16 or over can sign for a Royal Mail Special Delivery item, as long as they are authorized to do so by the sender.
Here are some scenarios where someone else can sign for a Royal Mail Special Delivery item:
- Authorized person: If the sender has authorized someone else to sign for the item, they can do so. This is often the case when a business sends a package to a colleague or a family member sends a gift to someone else.
- Resident of the address: If the item is being delivered to a residential address, anyone who lives at that address can sign for it.
- Someone with a Power of Attorney: If someone has been granted Power of Attorney, they can sign for the item on behalf of the sender.
- Someone with a written authority: If the sender has given written authority to someone else to sign for the item, they can do so.
However, there are some situations where the original recipient must sign for the item:
- Original recipient: In most cases, the original recipient must sign for the item to confirm receipt.
- Special circumstances: If there are special circumstances, such as a medical condition or disability, that prevent the original recipient from signing for the item, Royal Mail may make an exception. In these cases, the sender or the person authorized to sign for the item must contact Royal Mail to make arrangements.
It's always a good idea to check with the sender or the recipient to confirm who is authorized to sign for the item.