Can you redirect post for free?
Can you redirect post 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.
Is it illegal to redirect someone’s mail 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’.
Is Royal Mail redirection free?
Our Redirection service will ensure your mail reaches your new address and will help protect against identity theft. The total fee to pay is made up of the fee for the lead applicant plus the fee for each extra person included in the application.
How much does redirection cost?
How much it costs
| Length of Redirection | Lead applicant fee | Extra person fee |
|---|---|---|
| Within the UK* | ||
| 3 months | £33.99 | £8.00 |
| 6 months | £47.99 | £9.00 |
| 12 months | £68.99 | £10.00 |
What do you do with old owner posts?
If you’ve received mail which has your address, but not your name, this is because we deliver to addresses rather than names. If this does happen, you can put a cross through the address and write ‘Not known at this address’ or ‘No longer lives here’ and put it back in a postbox.
How much does it cost to redirect mail UK?
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. You’ll pay £31.99 (per last name) for up to 3 months, £41.99 (per last name) for up to 6 months, and £59.99 (per last name) for up to 12 months.
Can I open mail sent to my address but not addressed to me?
It is a federal crime to open or destroy mail that is not intended for you. The law provides that you can not “destroy, hide, open, or embezzle” mail that is not addressed to you. If you intentionally open or destroy someone else’s mail, you are committing obstruction of correspondence, which is a felony.
What to do if you get mail for someone else at your address?
If you’re not sure what to do with mail that isn’t yours, it’s probably easier than you think to get rid of it legally. All you need to do is write “RETURN TO SENDER” on the front of the envelope and put it back in your mailbox. Your postal worker will take care of it for you from there.
