A Power of Attorney for collecting postal correspondence and parcels is a legal document that authorizes an appointed person (attorney-in-fact) to receive letters, packages, and other postal items on behalf of the principal (grantor).

Such authorization is necessary when the addressee cannot personally collect mail due to illness, business trips, prolonged absence, residence in another city or country, work commitments, or other circumstances.

Power of Attorney for Mail Collection may be used in the following situations:

• Prolonged absence from the place of residence (vacation, business trip, relocation);
• Illness or physical limitations preventing personal visits to the post office;
• The need for regular mail and parcel collection by a third party (e.g., a relative, assistant, company employee);
• Collection of shipments by legal entities through authorized employees.

Notarization of a Power of Attorney for collecting postal correspondence and parcels is not legally mandatory. However, in practice, many organizations, including FSUE "Russian Post" (Почта России), may require a notarized authorization letter for collecting insured items, items with declared value, international shipments, and cash-on-delivery shipments.

The authorization for receiving postal items is governed by the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Articles 185-189 of the RF Civil Code), as well as the internal rules and regulations of postal and courier services.