The Best Way Apply for Royal Mail Change Redirection Address

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How to Apply for Royal Mail Redirection Address Easily

Royal Mail is tasked with collecting and delivering mail in the United Kingdom. Letters and parcels are transported to Royal Mail sorting offices via post boxes or bulk collection from enterprises.

However, it's common for most people to become so overwhelmed by relocation that they overlook mail redirection. Fortunately, with DoNotPay, you won't need to worry about , as we will conveniently handle it for you.

About The Royal Mail Redirection

An authorized can be requested online through Redirection - Get Mail to Your New Address | Royal Mail Group Ltd or physically at a Post Office.

To redirect your emails, you'll need the following:

  1. The name and date of birth of each family member who wants their mail rerouted
  2. The addresses and postcodes of both your former and new locations

Royal Mail only accepts online applications for a maximum of eight people. For applications of more than five people, your request should be submitted physically at a Post Office or through the mail by completing the Consumer Redirection form.

Royal Mail requires a minimum of five working days to organize the redirection, so you should apply earlier than your relocation, preferably three weeks before your move. This provides sufficient time for the redirection to be implemented.

How Long Does It Take for Your Redirected Mail to Arrive?

Your mail will be delivered to the former address's delivery office before being forwarded. This will add at least one day to the journey. The designated period differs in two ways:

Inside the UK

Unless your mail was sent through Special Delivery Guaranteed, Royal Mail will forward it via 1st Class if you have relocated inside the United Kingdom. This service will still require to be signed, but no delivery dates will be guaranteed.

Outside the UK

Royal Mail will send all correspondence and printed documents via International Standard if you have relocated outside the United Kingdom. This will take at least two weeks.

Please be aware that Royal Letter cannot forward mail more than 25mm thick and more than 100g.

How Much Does Royal Mail Charge to Redirect Mails?

The cost of redirecting mails is dependent on whether they are being sent inside or out of the United Kingdom. The total fee charged is an addition of the main applicant and each other person on the application.

The charges are as follows:

Within the UK
Main Applicant3 months£33.99
6 months£47.99
12 months£68.99
Each Extra Person3 months£8.00
6 months£9.00
12 months£10.00
Overseas Addresses
Main Applicant3 months£120.99
6 months£173.99
12 months£249.99
Each Extra Person3 months£23.00
6 months£25.00
12 months£27.00

When paying for a Redirection online, you can pay with a credit or debit card registered in the United Kingdom. Remember that American Express and prepaid cards are not applicable. You may also be asked for additional security questions to prevent anyone else from requesting your Royal Mail redirection.

To ensure the security of your emails while still having a third party manage the tedious redirection process, find a reputable organization to conduct it for you. There is no other company that is more adept at this than DoNotPay.

How Does DoNotPay Help With Applying for Royal Mail Address Redirection?

DoNotPay will let the Royal Mail know that you've changed your address, so you don't have to deal with the paperwork. Our service allows you to quickly and easily change your Royal Mail address from the comfort of your home. You'll save both time and peace of mind while focusing on other relocation formalities.

Using DoNotPay also eliminates the risk of making a mistake. When you change your Royal Mail address, keep in mind that even a tiny mistake can make the whole process start over again. At DoNotPay, we only make one successful application free of any errors.

Changing Royal Mail Change Redirection Address With DoNotPay

DoNotPay is very easy to use, as shown by the five-step process below:

  1. Tell us the new address and when you want to start forwarding your mail.

  2. Tell us who is moving (is it just you, your family, or your business).

  3. Select whether it's a temporary move or permanent.

  4. Add the option to extend your mail forwarding period beyond 12 months (you can get your mail delivered from your old address for up to 2.5 years)

  5. And that's it! DoNotPay will take care of the rest on your behalf. You should receive a confirmation email from USPS after your request is completed.

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