Royal Mail

[secsee1]

I need to post some important documents and make sure that they arrive safely but should I use registered post or recorded delivery? and what is the difference between the two, I should point out the item to be posted has no monetary value.

[tiggerblue10]

If you want to track it right the way through its journey then I'd choose Special Delivery. Bit pricey but at least you know you can track it.

[TWR]

Registered post, the receiver has to sign for it.

[Old_Geezer]

Does 'registered post' still exist ? I think it is either 'special delivery' or 'recorded' these days. The latter is merely to do with getting a signature from the receiver, the former is tracked, I think.

[Traci66]

You can also track recorded delivery, special post just guarantees it will be there before twelve the next working day.

[Traci66]

Also, there is no guarantee as to when recorded delivery will arrive or even if it will.

[tiggerblue10]

Recorded is tracked as well but only when it reaches its destination and a signature is required.

[snags]

Special Delivery for trackable items of a higher value. Recorded Delivery for trackable items of a lower value. Both need signing for.

[secsee1]

Thanks to everyone for the answers, as I said the item has no value I just need to know that it arrived safely so look like recorded delivery is what I need.