Registered Post for added security

In the event that your registered item is not received by the addressee, An Post will compensate you subject to certain conditions.

When registering an item, you need to declare its replacement value as compensation is related to the declared value. Where no value is declared a maximum of €25.00 is payable.

You can send documents up to a weight of 2kg with International Registered Post. For all other items you can use our Insured Post Service.

Learn more about our size and weight guidelines and get some tips about preparing your parcel for postage.

Queries about registered items can be made by:

• Completing the Missing, Delayed or Damaged form

All enquiries must be made within one month of posting for items sent within Ireland.

Check An Post’s list of prohibited items, including the full list of items restricted from the postal services.

Although cash is accepted, it is not covered by insurance under the Foreign Registered Post service. An Post recommends you avoid sending money by post and offers a range of other services to transfer money securely.

Insurance cover is provided for the declared value up to €320 for Registered post within Ireland.

Additional insurance is available for items posted within the Republic of Ireland. A charge of €4.50 is applicable for cover up to €1,500 and a charge of €5.50 for cover up to €2,000.

The following items will be accepted for Registered Post within Ireland, but are not insured:

• Bank drafts
• Cash and coins
• Documents
• Glass and other fragile items
• Jewellery
• Passports
• Precious metals such as platinum, gold or silver
• Vouchers with a monetary face value

The following items will be accepted for Registered Post International, but are not insured:

• Documents up to 2kg only