Sending important documents through the post

At times you may need to send important documents through the postal service. This may be your Driving license, passport, marriage, birth or death certificate or medical records. You may have to send original documents as copies are rarely accepted when it comes to changing your name or getting someone added or removed from a financial account.
Many people worry about sending original documents through the post and therefore put off completing important applications etc. This can cause delays or even fines and result in a lot of hassle.
When sending important documents through the post be sure to send them signed for delivery. Make sure that you keep the receipt that has your tracking number on and check with the company as to how they intend to return it to you. Before sending it, see if you are able to get another copy of the original document (for marriage, birth and death certificates) so should you lose one, you still have another one.
If you do not receive your documents back within the timeframe you have been told to expect them, then be sure to chase up the company as soon as possible so they can start to investigate their end too.