WET INK · ORIGINAL SIGNATURES

Wet-Ink Document Courier

Dedicated international courier service for physical documents where the original wet-ink signature must arrive.

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

Built for the document, not the parcel network.

Electronic copies are not always enough. Where the recipient needs the original, losing even one working day can jeopardise a filing, transaction or release.

The document is treated as a deadline-critical movement, with collection readiness and the recipient’s opening hours built into the route plan.

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

Wet-ink signaturesAssessed against route, deadline and carriage requirements before acceptance.
Original signature pagesAssessed against route, deadline and carriage requirements before acceptance.
Executed deedsAssessed against route, deadline and carriage requirements before acceptance.
Certified originalsAssessed against route, deadline and carriage requirements before acceptance.
Physical filing documentsAssessed against route, deadline and carriage requirements before acceptance.
HOW WE PLAN IT

One deadline. One route plan.

We plan backwards from the required handover time. The “fastest flight” is not always the fastest delivery if the wrong airport, a late collection, border controls or a long final-mile transfer are ignored.

01
Confirm readiness

Exact collection address, ready time, contents, dimensions and named collection contact.

02
Fix the true deadline

Recipient’s local deadline, office hours, building access and any appointment or filing cut-off.

03
Select departure

Heathrow, London City, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Eurostar or another UK option can be compared.

04
Check carriage

Document-only movements are simple operationally; small items are checked for passenger-aircraft, security and customs suitability.

05
Plan final mile

We include airport/station exit time and the road or rail transfer to the exact recipient address.

06
Build recovery

Where practical, we identify the next viable departure or alternative gateway before the courier leaves.

CUSTODY & HANDOVER

Designed for originals that matter.

For confidential or irreplaceable paperwork, the job instruction can specify whether the envelope must remain sealed, who may receive it and what proof of handover is needed.

Named collection contactReduces uncertainty at pickup.
Direct courier custodyFewer operational handovers than a conventional parcel chain.
Named recipientDelivery is planned to the actual person, desk or office where practical.
Progress updatesKey movement stages can be communicated during the job.

What we need to quote

Tell us the exact handover deadline, office hours and whether the original needs further witnessing, stamping or legalisation after delivery.

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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FAQ

Common questions

Can you carry an envelope of documents as hand luggage?

Document-only movements are usually straightforward from a baggage perspective, but the route, security rules and destination requirements still have to be checked. We confirm the practical method before acceptance.

Can you guarantee a particular flight?

No responsible courier should promise a flight before collection readiness, ticket availability, traveller requirements and operational conditions are checked. We quote against the fastest practical routing available at that time.

Can the document stay sealed?

Yes, where lawful and compatible with security requirements, the instruction can be to keep a document envelope sealed throughout the journey.

Can you carry small items as well as documents?

Yes. Compact critical items can be assessed individually. Exact contents, dimensions, weight, value, batteries and materials matter because passenger-aircraft, security, customs and dangerous-goods rules still apply.

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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24/7 URGENT ENQUIRIES
020 8064 2664info@directcarry.co.uk

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