Does return envelopes sent from DVLA require a stamp?
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No-Jicama-6523@reddit
Did the envelope have anything in the top right corner? I have an envelope from HMRC which says “please check weight and use the correct postage stamp”. Freepost is usually two black bars and a big 1 or 2, though I wouldn’t be surprised if these days it’s a QR code.
You can’t do anything if you got it wrong, it might be delivered and you’ll get a bill for unpaid postage, or you might need to call to get the info to send it again.
mousemellowbaby@reddit (OP)
I called the DVLA and they have an agreement with royal mail to pay the cost of unstamped letters. They said I called way too early but I will get my ID! solved the case lol
Morris_Alanisette@reddit
Did it have a freepost address on? If not, it needed a stamp. I guess you'll have to contact DVLA and ask for a replacement.
mousemellowbaby@reddit (OP)
I called the DVLA and they have an agreement with royal mail to pay the cost of unstamped letters. They said I called way too early but I will get my ID! solved the case lol
Morris_Alanisette@reddit
Good to hear and quite surprising! I thought they'd just make it your problem.
No-Jicama-6523@reddit
For whatever reason, it doesn’t surprise me, there has always been a procedure for unstamped mail, they charge the recipient—who can refuse. DVLA isn’t expecting mail from unknown senders, they have a way to collect money from you, so I’d be more surprised if they let it go in a black hole, especially when they know it could contain identity documents.
Harlowkiteflyer@reddit
Always send registered post if it is involved a driver license
mousemellowbaby@reddit (OP)
I called the DVLA and they have an agreement with royal mail to pay the cost of unstamped letters. They said I called way too early but I will get my ID! solved the case lol
namtabmai@reddit
I don't think any of the DVLA ones have a freepost address, at none of the services I've used have ever offered.
mousemellowbaby@reddit (OP)
I called the DVLA and they have an agreement with royal mail to pay the cost of unstamped letters. They said I called way too early but I will get my ID! solved the case lol
wrong_andy@reddit
I sent one back last week in a self addressed envelope from them. It definitely needed a stamp.
mousemellowbaby@reddit (OP)
I'm sorry about that! I called the DVLA and they have an agreement with royal mail to pay the cost of unstamped letters. They said I called way too early but I will get my ID! solved the case lol
Peppy_Tomato@reddit
It should say on the envelope if postage is required. If in doubt, stick a 2nd class stamp on it. Surely that's affordable?
mousemellowbaby@reddit (OP)
It isn't about affordability, ive accidentally already sent it off lol
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