- Price
- €9.95incl. VAT, 2 pages included
- Delivery time
- Next working dayusually, after posting
- Proof
- Recipient's signature+ tracking
- Handed to the post
- Upload by 14:00UK time on a working day, posted the same day
- Counts as
- Inland Royal Mail letterprinted and posted in United Kingdom
Why not post it from where you live?
A registered letter posted in another country carries that country's tracking number, and the record often stops when the letter reaches the UK. A letter printed and posted in the UK carries a Royal Mail Signed For reference from the start, and arrives the next working day.
| Posted where you live | Printed in the UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking number | From your country's post | Royal Mail |
| Record at delivery | Depends on how the letter is handled in the UK | A signature and an online confirmation |
| Delivery aim | Several days, often a week | The next working day after posting |
| Where you need to be | At a post office | Anywhere, with a PDF |
Who sends recorded delivery from abroad?
- Landlords abroad serving notices on tenants in England
- Former residents dealing with a UK council, bank or energy supplier
- Tenants who left the UK and want their deposit back
- European companies chasing a UK customer before a claim
How do you send it?
- Save your letter as a PDF, from a laptop or a phone.
- Put the UK address in the window area of the first page.
- Upload the PDF and choose the United Kingdom.
- Follow the letter with the Royal Mail reference and keep the proof PDF.
What to check before you send
- Use a sender address where you can receive replies. Royal Mail returns undeliverable letters to the sender address on the envelope.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send recorded delivery to the UK from another country?
Yes. You upload the PDF from anywhere. It is printed in the UK and posted Royal Mail Signed For.
Is it slower because I am abroad?
No. The letter is printed and posted in the UK, and Royal Mail aims for the next working day after posting.
Is it the same as recorded delivery bought at a post office?
Yes. It is Royal Mail Signed For 1st Class, which is what recorded delivery is called today.
Do I need a printer?
No. A PDF from your phone or laptop is enough.
What proof do I get?
The Royal Mail reference, the delivery confirmation with a signature, and a proof PDF with the posting date and a fingerprint of your document.