Can someone collect a parcel on my behalf royal mail
Yes, Royal Mail does offer a service that allows someone to collect a parcel on your behalf. Here are the details:
Royal Mail's "Alternative Delivery Address" service
If you're not going to be available to collect a parcel from a Royal Mail delivery office, you can nominate someone else to collect it on your behalf. This service is called "Alternative Delivery Address" or "ADA" for short.
To use this service, you'll need to:
- Inform Royal Mail that you'd like to use the ADA service when you're booking your parcel collection or at the time of delivery.
- Provide the name and address of the person who will be collecting the parcel on your behalf.
- Make sure the person collecting the parcel has a valid form of identification (such as a passport, driving license, or utility bill).
How it works
When the parcel is ready for collection, Royal Mail will contact the person you've nominated to let them know it's available for collection. They'll need to take the parcel to the Royal Mail delivery office and show their identification to collect it.
Important notes
- The person collecting the parcel must be over 18 years old.
- They'll need to have a valid form of identification.
- The parcel will only be released to the person you've nominated, so make sure you trust them!
- If the person collecting the parcel is unable to collect it, they may be able to arrange for someone else to collect it on their behalf, but this will depend on the specific circumstances.
Other options
If you're unable to use the ADA service, you may want to consider other options, such as:
- Collecting the parcel yourself from a Royal Mail delivery office.
- Asking a friend or family member to collect the parcel on your behalf (if they're available).
- Using a parcel locker service, such as a locker at a local shop or a secure locker facility.
I hope that helps!