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CERTIFICATES · ORIGINALS

Original Certificate Courier

Urgent hand carry for original certificates, licences and official business documents.

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Urgent documentsSmall critical itemsWorldwide routes
Document-first serviceOriginals, contracts & critical paperwork
Small items welcomeCompact eligible items assessed individually
Direct handoverNamed-recipient delivery planning
UK → worldwideRouting selected around the deadline
WHY DIRECT CARRY

Protect the certificate and meet the receiving appointment

Original certificates can be slow or difficult to reissue. If an overseas filing, transaction or inspection depends on the physical document, a normal parcel timeline may be unacceptable.

We plan the movement around the receiving organisation’s deadline and named contact.

For certificates that have completed legalisation, see apostille document delivery. For a mixed pack of irreplaceable paperwork, see original document courier guidance.

Direct Carry is an on-board courier/hand-carry service, not a legal adviser or certification authority. We transport accepted items; the sender remains responsible for document validity, legalisation, filing rules and any jurisdiction-specific requirements.

Typical movements

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Certificates of incorporationIdentify the original company certificate and any supporting records in the same pack.
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Original licences or permitsDescribe the original’s dimensions and the receiving organisation’s contact.
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Professional certificatesConfirm the appointment or review deadline supplied by the receiving body.
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Regulatory paperworkGive the recipient reference and list the original papers prepared for delivery.
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Other eligible official originalsExplain any protective folder, binding or handling instruction before collection.
Plan around the original’s size and intended recipient
HOW WE PLAN IT

Plan around the original’s size and intended recipient

A certificate may be a loose sheet, a bound original or part of a larger supporting pack. Describe how it is prepared for travel and when the receiving organisation needs it physically present. Include an appointment or inspection window separately from the address’s general opening hours.

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Identify the certificate

Give the certificate type and number of originals, without sending personal details unnecessarily. State whether other paperwork travels with it.

02
Describe the protective pack

Measure the envelope or folder as it will travel. Mention oversized sheets, bindings and any instruction to avoid folding or bending.

03
Confirm release

Give the collection address and person authorised to release the original. If it is being issued or collected from an adviser first, explain when it becomes available.

04
Check the receiving purpose

Provide the recipient’s delivery or appointment instruction. The organisation should confirm which original it needs and whether any supporting paperwork is required.

05
Assess the final transfer

Allow time to reach the office or appointment location after the international journey. Provide the building, desk and contact rather than just the destination city.

06
Agree onward custody

Say whether the recipient keeps the original or a return may be needed. A return requires a confirmed release time and a separate delivery instruction.

Keep the original identifiable without exposing its details
CUSTODY & HANDOVER

Keep the original identifiable without exposing its details

Use an external pack reference to identify the protected certificate. The sender should check that the intended original and supporting papers are included before collection. Tell us who may accept it and whether the original is expected to remain with that recipient or be returned later.

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Named collection contactConfirm who may release the original and where it is physically held.
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Direct courier custodyDescribe the prepared folder and any instruction to keep the certificate flat.
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Named recipientName the receiving organisation and the person or desk expecting the pack.
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Progress updatesAgree the receipt reference and whether a later return needs to be arranged.

What we need to quote

Send the certificate type, recipient, office hours and any filing or appointment deadline.

CollectionFull address, ready time, contact name and phone
DestinationFull address, named recipient and local deadline
ItemContents, dimensions, weight and value where relevant
HandlingSealed envelope, confidentiality, signature or ID requirement
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London to major business cities.
POPULAR DOCUMENT ROUTES

London to major business cities.

The London to Zurich courier route offers a destination example. Provide the exact receiving office and appointment details to assess arrival at the person who needs the original.

Paris skyline and the Eiffel TowerLONDON → PARParis

Route planning for urgent documents and small critical items.

Historic buildings around Brussels Grand PlaceLONDON → BRUBrussels

Route planning for urgent documents and small critical items.

Amsterdam canal lined with historic gabled houses under a blue skyLONDON → AMSAmsterdam

Route planning for urgent documents and small critical items.

Frankfurt skyline above the River Main and its bridgesLONDON → FRAFrankfurt

Route planning for urgent documents and small critical items.

Geneva’s Jet d’Eau fountain rising above Lake Geneva beside the city waterfrontLONDON → GVAGeneva

Route planning for urgent documents and small critical items.

ZurichLONDON → ZRHZurich

Route planning for urgent documents and small critical items.

Neumünster Abbey and the Grund beneath Luxembourg City's historic fortificationsLONDON → LUXLuxembourg

Route planning for urgent documents and small critical items.

Dublin’s white Ha’penny Bridge spanning the River LiffeyLONDON → DUBDublin

Route planning for urgent documents and small critical items.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need to send a scan of the certificate for a quote?

Begin with the certificate type, packed dimensions, weight, collection point and destination deadline. Avoid sharing the certificate’s personal or confidential details merely to establish the route.

Can a certificate travel without being folded?

Describe the prepared folder and its full dimensions, and state the no-folding requirement. Carriage and packaging suitability need to be assessed before acceptance.

Will the courier verify that the certificate is acceptable?

The receiving organisation or your adviser should confirm the required certificate and supporting documents. Courier delivery does not verify the certificate’s content or acceptance.

Can the certificate be returned after an appointment?

Explain the intended return when enquiring. The onward route depends on when the recipient can release the original, who hands it back and where it must be delivered.

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Need the original there urgently?

Send the collection point, destination, document or item details and the real handover deadline. We’ll assess the practical route.

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URGENT DELIVERY ENQUIRIES
0208 064 2664info@directcarry.co.uk

For urgent work, include the destination and deadline in your first message.