Royal mail diversion

A Royal Mail diversion is a process where mail is redirected from its original delivery address to a new address. This can be done for various reasons, such as:

  1. Moving home: When you move to a new address, you can divert your mail to your new home to ensure that you receive all your mail and packages.
  2. Vacation or temporary absence: If you're going on vacation or will be away from your home for an extended period, you can divert your mail to a friend or family member's address to prevent mail from piling up.
  3. Business or commercial purposes: Companies may divert mail to a different address for various reasons, such as to consolidate mail at a central location or to ensure that important documents are received by the right person.

To set up a Royal Mail diversion, you'll need to follow these steps:

  1. Check if you're eligible: Royal Mail diversion is available for personal and business mail, but there are some restrictions. For example, you can't divert mail that's already been delivered or mail that's been sent to a PO box.
  2. Choose your diversion period: Decide how long you want the diversion to last. You can choose a specific date range or a fixed period, such as 1 week, 1 month, or 3 months.
  3. Provide the necessary information: You'll need to provide the following details:
    • Your original address
    • The new address where you want the mail to be diverted
    • The type of mail you want to divert (e.g., letters, parcels, or both)
  4. Apply for the diversion: You can apply for a Royal Mail diversion online, by phone, or in person at a local post office. You'll need to provide the necessary information and pay a small fee (currently £2.50 for a 1-month diversion).
  5. Confirm the diversion: Once you've applied, Royal Mail will confirm the diversion and send you a confirmation email or letter.

Remember to cancel your diversion when it's no longer needed to ensure that your mail is delivered to the correct address.