Does royal mail next day special delivery need a signature

According to Royal Mail's website, Next Day Special Delivery (also known as Special Delivery Next Day) requires a signature upon delivery. This is a key feature of this service, as it provides an added layer of security and proof of delivery.

Here are the details from Royal Mail's website:

• "A signature is required upon delivery, so you can be sure your item has been received."
• "Our Special Delivery Next Day service is fully tracked and requires a signature upon delivery, providing you with peace of mind that your item has been received safely."

This means that the recipient will need to be present to sign for the delivery, or they can provide alternative arrangements for someone else to sign on their behalf. If no one is available to sign, the item will not be left and will be taken back to the local delivery office for the recipient to collect.

It's worth noting that Royal Mail does offer an "Authority to Leave" option for some of their services, which allows the item to be left at the delivery address without a signature. However, this option is not available for Special Delivery Next Day.