Can I give handwritten references to new employer?

Hi my current and previous employers have given me handwritten references, can I give these to a new employer or would they need to request these formally?

Hi my current and previous employers have given me handwritten references, can I give these to a new employer or would they need to request these formally?

It depends entirely on the next employer. They might accept handwritten references, they might not. Nowadays they probably won't, because it's too easy to forge things. Usually you pass on details of how to contact your referees and the new employer goes directly to them to get the reference.

What if the reference(s) is through email? I have a couple of these in my inbox.

if you're applying for a job, state 'references available upon request'. if they ask for references then, give them the handwritten references and an email for your last employer so they can contact them if they wish