Does royal mail 48 hour tracking need a signature
According to Royal Mail's website, for Royal Mail 48 Hour Tracked (formerly known as Royal Mail 48 Hour Tracked 24) services, a signature is not always required, but it depends on the service level you choose.
Here are the options:
- Signature on delivery: This is the default option, and a signature will be required upon delivery. This ensures that the parcel is received by the intended recipient.
- No signature required: You can opt out of a signature requirement, but this means that the parcel can be left in a safe place, such as a porch or doorstep, without a signature being obtained. This option is only available for certain types of parcels, such as those containing non-perishable items.
- Leave in a safe place: If you're not available to sign for your parcel, Royal Mail may leave it in a safe place, such as a porch or doorstep, if it's deemed safe to do so. However, this is not a guaranteed service, and the parcel may not be left if it's not considered safe.
It's worth noting that if you're sending a parcel that requires a signature, you can specify a delivery instruction, such as "leave with a neighbor" or "deliver to a specific address," but this is not the same as opting out of a signature requirement.
If you're unsure about the signature requirements for your parcel, you can contact Royal Mail customer service for more information.