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Spiderjocky99
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Letter getting sent to wrong address

Post by Spiderjocky99 »

Hi

I moved to a different area but within same delivery office area, I am due a letter from a company which used my old address and don't have mail redirection anymore as been over 2 years but company didn't update my address, I am wondering if their is anyway I could get my letter delivery to new address as it getting posted Monday, but just about 2 mins down road in same delivery catchment area
Snaggletooth
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Letter getting sent to wrong address

Post by Snaggletooth »

The short answer is no. That's because delivering something to a different address is a crime, except where there is a formal redirection in place.

If you ask at the local Royal Mail delivery office they might just take pity on you, but don't be offended if they refuse.