What is a DX number for a solicitor?

All professional property solicitors (also known as conveyancers) are part of the DX system (short for “Document Exchange”). This is an express service which allows solicitors to move large amounts of paperwork between each other quickly. As such they often use terms such as “I will DX it tonight”.

What is DX number?

A DX Exchange number is the unique identifier used for a customer who is a member of the DX Document Exchange. DX numbers are printed on the door label of your DX Exchange box. If you unable to find either of these, please contact us.

What does DX in an address mean?

DX stands for Direct Exchange. It’s a business-to-business mail service offering next-day delivery of letters and parcels to customers within the exchange.

What does a DX number look like?

A DX number has two parts separated by a dash: the “combination code” also known as “DX Number Part 1” followed by a “specifier number”, or “DX Number Part 2”. For example, Agfa Perutz 3-color ISO 200/24° film is assigned 115-4 (I3A).

How do I send a parcel via DX?

How do I Send a Parcel with DX?

  1. First package your parcel carefully.
  2. Measure and weigh your parcel carefully.
  3. Use our easy booking page to get a quote and choose your DX courier service.
  4. Once you book you’ll receive an address label which you should print out and stick on your parcel.

What is DX law?

DX mail actually is a reference to the document exchange and it bears it roots in the legal profession where clerks from different law firms would meet at a certain spot each afternoon to exchange relevant documents relating to the matters they were representatives for.

How do I contact DX customer service?

Service Contact Numbers

  1. DX Express (tracking number between 9-12 digits – mail and smaller parcels- ) UK – 0333 241 5700.
  2. DX Freight (tracking/consignment number with 8 digits – parcels, pallets & over-sized goods-) UK: 0333 241 1100.
  3. DX Express ROI – 00 353 1506 0182.

How do you address a DX letter?

DX Addressing Prepare your mail, adding the recipient’s name and 3-line DX address. There is no need to weigh or frank your Document Exchange mail. Please ensure you put your own DX address details in the top left hand corner of each item.

How do I send tracked DX?

Simply purchase a pack of labels (20, 50 or 100) and keep hold of them until you need them. Address your document or parcel with your sender’s details and the receiver’s contact name and DX address. Complete the log book and then post your Tracked Mail items, along with your normal Document Exchange mail before 5pm.

How do I send via DX?

How do I speak to someone at DX?

If you would like to speak to our team about a delivery please call us on:

  1. DX Express (tracking number between 9-12 digits – mail and smaller parcels- ) UK – 0333 241 5700.
  2. DX Freight (tracking/consignment number with 8 digits – parcels, pallets & over-sized goods-) UK: 0333 241 1100.
  3. DX Express ROI – 00 353 1506 0182.

What does a DX reference for a solicitor mean?

A DX reference is a special postal code for a given solicitor’s office. DX stands for Document eXchange and has next-day 9am delivery as standard. In some ways it’s more like a massive internal mail system within the legal profession than an external postal system.

How does DX exchange work for solicitors in UK?

Documents are addressed using the DX box number and Exchange name, and are delivered overnight by 9am as standard across the UK. So if you rely on next-day delivery between branches or panels of solicitors, mortgage lenders and legal teams, DX Exchange boosts your mailroom efficiency and fee earners’ working time.

What does a DX reference mean in the UK?

Quora User, I live in the UK. A DX reference is a special postal code for a given solicitor’s office. DX stands for Document eXchange and has next-day 9am delivery as standard. In some ways it’s more like a massive internal mail system within the legal profession than an external postal system.

Why are DX’s used in the legal profession?

DX is covered very well in previous answers. There is another reason that it is used, for document exchange. That sounds a lot obvious but it gives the legal profession a standard when they have to exchange documents.