Post redirection royal mail

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Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, offers a service called "Post Redirect to" (also known as "Post Redirection" or "Redirect to") that allows you to redirect mail and parcels to a new address. Here's how it works:

Why use Post Redirect to?

You might need to use Post Redirect to in various situations, such as:

  1. Moving to a new home or office and want to ensure that your mail and parcels are forwarded to your new location.
  2. Changing your business address and need to redirect mail and packages to your new premises.
  3. Going on a long trip or vacation and want to ensure that your mail and packages are held or redirected to a trusted person or location.
  4. Need to redirect mail and packages to a different address due to a change in circumstances, such as a divorce or separation.

How to use Post Redirect to

To use Royal Mail's Post Redirect to service, follow these steps:

  1. Choose the type of redirection: You can choose from three types of redirection:
    • Temporary Redirection: Redirect mail and parcels for a specific period (up to 12 months).
    • Permanent Redirection: Redirect mail and parcels indefinitely.
    • One-off Redirection: Redirect a single item or a batch of items to a new address.
  2. Fill in the redirection form: Complete the online form or download and print the PDF form. You'll need to provide the following information:
    • Your current address (the address you want to redirect mail and parcels from).
    • The new address you want to redirect mail and parcels to.
    • Your name and contact details (optional).
  3. Pay the redirection fee: The fee for Post Redirect to varies depending on the type of redirection and the number of items you want to redirect. You can pay online or by phone.
  4. Submit your application: Once you've completed the form and paid the fee, submit your application online or by post.

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