Can someone else pick up royal mail

In the UK, Royal Mail has specific rules regarding who can collect mail on behalf of a recipient. Here are the general guidelines:

1. Authorized Collectors: Royal Mail allows authorized collectors to collect mail on behalf of a recipient. This includes:
   • Family members or friends who have been authorized by the recipient.
   • Caregivers or carers who have been authorized by the recipient.
   • People who have been appointed as Power of Attorney (POA) for the recipient.
2. Special Delivery: For Special Delivery items, Royal Mail requires the recipient to sign for the item. If the recipient is unable to collect the item, they can nominate someone else to collect it on their behalf. The nominated person must provide identification and proof of authority to collect the item.
3. Parcelforce: For Parcelforce items, the recipient can nominate someone else to collect the item on their behalf. The nominated person must provide identification and proof of authority to collect the item.
4. General Mail: For general mail (non-Special Delivery and non-Parcelforce items), Royal Mail does not allow someone else to collect mail on behalf of a recipient, unless the recipient has specifically authorized it in writing.

To collect mail on behalf of someone else, you'll typically need to provide:

• A letter of authorization from the recipient, stating that you are authorized to collect their mail.
• Proof of identity (e.g., passport, driving license, or ID card).
• Proof of address (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, or council tax bill).

It's always best to check with Royal Mail or the specific post office where the mail is being held to confirm their policies and procedures for collecting mail on behalf of someone else.