Postal terms in France, Germany, Italy and the UK
Proof of posting
Proof of posting is a receipt confirming that a letter was handed over for posting on a given date. Think of it as evidence of sending, not of delivery. In the UK, a Post Office counter can issue a Royal Mail Certificate of Proof of Posting; proof of posting, tracking and a delivery signature record different things, and none of them proves what the letter contained.
Proof of posting
Proof of posting is a receipt confirming that a letter was handed over for posting on a given date. Think of it as evidence of sending, not of delivery. In the UK, a Post Office counter can issue a Royal Mail Certificate of Proof of Posting; proof of posting, tracking and a delivery signature record different things, and none of them proves what the letter contained.
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General information about postal services and common practices in France, Germany, Italy and the UK. Postal products and legal consequences depend on the country, service and procedure; this is not legal advice or a guarantee of legal effect. Check official sources or consult a qualified professional.