Royal mail address correction
The Royal Mail Address Correction service is a service provided by the Royal Mail in the United Kingdom to help correct and update addresses on mail items. Here are some key points about the service:
What is the Royal Mail Address Correction service?
The Royal Mail Address Correction service is a free service that helps to correct and update addresses on mail items that are returned to the sender as undeliverable. The service uses a combination of automated and manual processes to identify and correct address errors.
How does the service work?
When a mail item is returned to the sender as undeliverable, the Royal Mail will automatically apply the Address Correction service. The service will:
- Identify the address error: The Royal Mail will use automated processes to identify the address error, such as a misspelled street name or a missing postcode.
- Correct the address: The Royal Mail will then correct the address error and update the address on the mail item.
- Resend the mail item: The corrected mail item will then be resent to the intended recipient.
What types of address errors can the service correct?
The Royal Mail Address Correction service can correct a range of address errors, including:
- Misspelled street names
- Missing or incorrect postcodes
- Incorrect house numbers
- Incorrect apartment or flat numbers
- Incorrect company names or titles
How long does the service take?
The Royal Mail Address Correction service typically takes 3-5 working days to correct and resend the mail item. However, this time frame may vary depending on the complexity of the address error and the volume of mail items being processed.
What if the corrected address is still undeliverable?
If the corrected address is still undeliverable, the Royal Mail will return the mail item to the sender with a reason for non-delivery. The sender can then contact the intended recipient to obtain an updated address or take alternative action.
How can I use the Royal Mail Address Correction service?
To use the Royal Mail Address Correction service, you simply need to send your mail item to the intended recipient using the correct postage and addressing. The Royal Mail will automatically apply the Address Correction service if the mail item is returned as undeliverable.