Can someone else pick up a parcel from royal mail

According to Royal Mail's policy, you can authorize someone else to collect your parcel on your behalf. Here are the details:

Royal Mail's Policy:

• You can nominate someone to collect your parcel by providing their name and signature at the time of posting or by updating your account online.
• The nominated person must provide identification and sign for the parcel when it's collected.
• If you're not available to collect your parcel, you can ask a friend, family member, or colleague to collect it on your behalf.

How to Nominate Someone:

1. When posting your parcel, inform the Royal Mail staff that you'd like to nominate someone else to collect it.
2. Provide the nominated person's name and signature.
3. Make sure the nominated person has a valid form of identification (e.g., driver's license, passport, or ID card).

Online Account Update:

1. Log in to your Royal Mail account online.
2. Go to the "My Account" section.
3. Click on "Manage My Account" and then "Update My Details".
4. Scroll down to the "Collection Preferences" section and select "Allow someone else to collect my parcel".
5. Enter the nominated person's name and email address.

Important Notes:

• Make sure to inform the nominated person that they'll need to provide identification and sign for the parcel when it's collected.
• If you're using a Royal Mail locker or a ParcelShop, you may need to provide additional information or follow specific procedures for parcel collection.
• Royal Mail may request additional identification or proof of authority from the nominated person before releasing the parcel.

Remember to always keep your parcel tracking information and any relevant documentation safe to ensure smooth delivery and collection.