DOCUMENTS LOST IN THE POST??

[Tommy1987]

Hi everyone.

I'm just about to send off my late grandad's birth, marriage and death certificates with my FBR application form, but I was just wondering if anyone has had any issues with their documents not being returned to them after receiving citizenship? Do they often get 'lost in the post' or is the bureau pretty good for returning docs?
I know I can order original copies but in my current situation, time is of the essence as I'm leaving the country for 8 months in a couple of days, so I can't wait around for the replacements to arrive, especially as the waiting time is still set to 2 years. BTW, has that unofficially changed now or is it still set at 2 years?

Thanks in advance.

[corky100]

I can only speak for my own experience - I've received and sent a lot of correspondence UK/Ireland and not a single item has been lost (AnPost/Royal Mail) so far (tracked and untracked). I was really worried about this as one of my docs was issued by an organisation that doesn’t exist any more – no getting a replacement at all. It got there safely, and came back by registered post safely.

I always use a plastic bag to post important stuff, with a reference number on the bag and envelope.

[Tommy1987]

Brilliant. Gives me some faith in the system
What do mean you use a plastic bag? As in you wrap everything in a bag and put the address & stamps on that? Thanks for the reply

[corky100]

Well, I would love to see the look on the posties face if I used a CO-OP bag hehehe

Google "polythene envelope"

[Tommy1987]

Hahah, you joke but I'll admit, that's what I thought