How do I redirect mail for a deceased person?
We need to see the original death certificate or interim death certificate or an office copy (which you can get from the Register of Births, Marriages and Deaths). We also need to see identification in the name of the person applying, as shown in section 8.23-Mar-2020
You can't arrange a Redirection for people who don't live at the same address as you, unless there are special circumstances.
How do I redirect my mail after death UK?
Please use the Special Circumstances application form. You'll find it and the terms and conditions at royalmail.com/redirection. Unfortunately, for security reasons, we can't arrange this sort of Redirection online. You'll need to apply by post or at a Post Office® branch.
What we'll need: The names and dates of birth of all people living at your old address whose post you want to redirect A payment card that is registered to your old address (if it is registered to your new address, we may need to ask you a few extra questions to combat fraud).
Can you redirect mail for free?
You can't redirect your mail for free, but you can either pay to redirect your mail or update your address across all providers at the same time.
First-Class™ mail and periodicals (newsletters and magazines) are forwarded for free. Premium shipping services (Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express®, First-Class Package®) are forwarded for free.
Is it illegal to throw away someone else's mail UK?
Don't open the mail or throw it away. It's a crime. The Postal Services Act 2000 clearly states that it is certainly illegal to open someone's post, or delay it reaching the owner.06-Oct-2021
The short answer is “yes.” Opening or destroying mail that is addressed to someone else is a crime called “Obstruction of Correspondence.” It is a serious felony that could lead to prison time. It is remarkably easy to find yourself charged with this crime, even if you didn't mean to do anything wrong.09-Sept-2021
Do I have to forward previous tenants mail?
The easiest way to deal with mail from former tenants with no forwarding address is to write “Return to Sender,” “No Longer At This Address” or “Moved” on the outside of each envelope. The post office will take note and return the mail to the sender.29-Sept-2017
How much it costs
What needs to be done when someone dies?
What to do When Someone Dies Checklist
What to Do When a Parent Dies
What type of mail Cannot be redirected?
We can't redirect: Mail for people who weren't living at the old address. Personal mail from a business address. Items addressed 'To the occupier'
Mail from a British Forces Post Office (BFPO) address. Items to an address outside the UK that are larger than letter size or clearly contain goods. Restricted goods sent in the UK using Royal Mail Tracked 24® and Royal Mail Tracked 48® Any mail the law prohibits us from redirecting.
Can I get my mail redirected to a Post Office?
Mail that would normally be delivered to your home address can also be redirected to a PO Box if you wish, so everything is kept together. Just remember, the mail will have to be in the same name as that found on the PO Box registration.08-Apr-2015
It takes up to five working days to set the service up. You can apply up to three months before you move, or six months after. You can apply for a maximum of eight people at one time. The cost of this service can vary depending on the length of redirection you choose.12-Feb-2017
How reliable is Royal Mail redirection?
It's always a worry that redirected mail won't be processed correctly, but rest assured, you're guaranteed the same Royal Mail service you're used to. Before any redirection happens, you'll receive a confirmation letter that will indicate your start date, address being redirected to and the names of the mail receivers.
How long does it take to get a Royal Mail Redirection set up? Royal Mail recommend allowing up to three weeks to get a redirection set up, but they can be processed in as little as five working days. You can apply for a redirection up to 3 months before moving, so try to give as much notice as you can.
What happens to mail after forwarding expired?
After a set amount of time has passed (between 15 days and 364 days) your mail will no longer be forwarded but will instead be sent to the previous address on record.11-Feb-2021
The first action you can take is to leave the mail for the postal carrier with “Return to Sender,” “No longer at this address,” or “Moved” on the envelope.18-Aug-2021
Can you open someone else's mail if it comes to your house UK?
Is it against the law to open someone else's mail? Opening someone else's mail is allowed in certain circumstances under the Postal Services Act 2000. It is only an offence if you open someone else's mail 'without reasonable excuse' or if you 'intend to act to another's detriment'.12-Dec-2015
How do I redirect mail for a deceased person?