Royal Mail has several tracked services, and each shows a different amount of detail. All of them use a reference printed on your Post Office receipt or the label. Paste it into the tracker above and we open the Royal Mail tracking result.
Signed For (formerly Recorded Delivery)
Signed For gives proof that the item was delivered, with a signature from the person who received it. Tracking mainly confirms delivery, so expect few updates before the delivery scan. It is popular for letters and documents that need proof of delivery.
Tracked 24 and Tracked 48
These services show the item moving through the network with more scans and an expected delivery day. Tracked 24 aims for next working day delivery, Tracked 48 for two working days.
Special Delivery Guaranteed
Royal Mail’s fastest service, with guaranteed next-day delivery, full tracking and a signature.
International Tracked, Signed and Tracked and Signed
International items use a reference ending in GB. Royal Mail tracks them until they leave the UK, then the destination postal service takes over with the same number. See Royal Mail international tracking and international parcel tracking.
Where is the reference?
On the Post Office receipt (posted at a counter) or on the label you printed online. If you sent it at a Post Office branch, see Post Office tracking UK.
Frequently asked questions
Is Recorded Delivery the same as Signed For?
Yes. Royal Mail renamed Recorded Delivery to Signed For. It confirms delivery with a signature.
Can I track Royal Mail Signed For?
Yes, with the reference on your receipt. It mainly shows that the item was delivered and signed for, with fewer steps than Tracked 24 or 48.
What is the difference between Signed For and Tracked 24?
Signed For focuses on proof of delivery with a signature. Tracked 24 and 48 show the journey with more scans and a delivery estimate.