So you're interested in purchasing a Post OfficeŽ. Before you can apply, you will need to reach agreement to purchase the business with the current subpostmaster (or with the Post Office Ltd representative, where specified). This does not however guarantee your appointment as subpostmaster which is entirely at the discretion of Post Office Ltd.

The subpostmaster or Post Office Ltd will then advise the recruitment team and you will be given the reference number you need to apply here online.

If you don't have a particular branch in mind, just click on the link on the left hand side of this page for a wide choice of branches for sale, including the information and contact details you'll need.

If you have already agreed to purchase a specific Post OfficeŽ branch with the current subpostmaster and have been given a reference number, you can enter the reference number below and start your application

The link below shows Post OfficeŽ branches where we are already processing an application. If you are interested in applying for one of these branches, and you have reached agreement to purchase with the subpostmaster or Post Office Ltd, you will need to complete your application before the closing date shown.