What happens if you put the wrong house number on a package?

It could end up being delivered to the address you caused to be put on the piece. If the number is a good one, contact them so that you can get your mail. Otherwise, it will be returned to sender unless your carrier is exemplory and realizes the address is incorrect and delivers it to you.

Will Royal mail deliver if address is wrong?

If they’re not at home when we try to deliver your item we may try to leave your item with a different neighbour. Why can’t I select an address in a different area (near where I work)? We can only deliver your parcel to an address in the same area as the original ‘posted to’ address.

What happens to mail sent to the wrong address?

Returning wrong address mail legally is as simple as writing “RETURN TO SENDER” on the envelope and sticking it back in your mailbox. Just make sure to pay it forward by filing a change-of-address form when you move so that your mail doesn’t become someone else’s problem.

Can you intercept a Royal Mail package?

6. Therefore, RMG staff cannot delay, open or otherwise interfere with postal packets unless permitted by law. In the circumstances described in the Report, there are only two routes to lawfully intercept postal packets after they are posted and before they are delivered.

What to do with a parcel that isn’t yours?

Should you receive something that was not ordered by you, the right thing to do is get in touch with the sender and then ask the courier to take the parcel back. Usually, deliveries that you receive but didn’t order are labeled by the courier as “unsolicited goods”.

What happens if you put the wrong city and ZIP code on a package?

Someone in authority will cross-off the incorrect name and use a black marker to cross-out the barcode at the bottom. The handwritten correct city will get processed and the piece of mail will be delayed but delivered.

What happens if you accidentally open someone else’s mail?

If you intentionally open or destroy someone else’s mail, you are committing obstruction of correspondence, which is a felony. If you are found guilty of obstruction of correspondence, you could potentially face five years in prison and/or fines.

Why have I received mail that has my address but not mine?

I’ve received someone else’s mail 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 letterbox.

How long does it take Royal Mail to respond to bookings?

We are responding as quickly as possible, however at present it is taking us up to 10 working days to get back to you. All fields marked with an asterisk need to be completed. Did you use the Royal Mail App? We are aware of an issue with some addresses not being found when trying to book a redelivery via the App.

How do I get a customs label for my royal mail package?

For items with a value over £270 use customs declaration form CN23 . The best method is to use our customs friendly Click & Drop online shop at send.royalmail.com. This will allow you to buy and print compliant address and customs labels.

What should I do if my mail gets delivered to wrong address?

Your mail might get delivered to the wrong address, or it might need to be sorted by hand instead of by our automated sorting machines. Try to ensure that whoever sends you post, knows your full address, including the postcode, and writes the address clearly and in the correct place on the letter or parcel. What would you like to do next?