Is proof of postage free?

Yes, a standard Certificate of Posting from a Post Office counter is free, though you may need to ask for it and fill in the details of what you're sending. Online letter services often include a proof of postage certificate automatically with every order.

Does proof of postage prove delivery?

No. Proof of postage only confirms the date an item was handed to Royal Mail. To prove an item was actually delivered, you need a tracked service such as Signed For, Tracked 24/48, or Special Delivery, which record a delivery event.

When do I need more than proof of postage?

For anything where you may need to prove the recipient actually received the item - a legal deadline, a valuable document, or a dispute where the other side might claim non-receipt - use a tracked and signed-for service instead of, or as well as, proof of postage.

Proof of Postage UK Explained | What It Proves and When to Get It

Proof of Postage Explained: What It Is and When You Need It (UK)

Proof of postage proves you sent something on a given date - not that it arrived. Here's exactly what it covers, how to get it, and when you need tracking instead.

What is proof of postage? Proof of postage (also called a certificate of posting) is a free, stamped or receipted record from Royal Mail confirming that an item was handed over for posting on a specific date. It proves you sent something - it does not prove it arrived.

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