How to make a receipt of money (examples)

If you need to make a receipt of money, I will explain step by step how to write a receipt of money or complete one.

The most advisable if you need to make several receipts, is to buy in a bookstore (stationery) a receipt of money. These, are already written and even some bring numbering. It will be more organized, since you will have them all together in the same receipt book.

How to write a receipt for money

The receipt is a legal document, where the seller declares a sum of money received in exchange for a good or service. The information that we have to put in a receipt of money is:

  • Place and date.
  • I received from Mr. (name, surname and ID), the amount of $ .- ($, €, the amount in letters) in concept of Advancement
  • Full payment
  • Partial cancellation regarding the Purchase / Sale / Rental (description of the product or service, eg: refrigerator brand Pluto red color, model, serial number, etc.).
  • Signature, clarification and DNI of who receives the money (seller).

How to complete a receipt of money

According to the receipt model, the check book depends, it will be how you should complete it. You can follow the previous model, taking into account the following:

  • Know your receipt. You must know what to write in each place. You must read it several times.
  • Enter the actual date of receipt of the money .
  • Do not sign it before you receive and count the money.
  • If necessary, you can cancel it, for this it is necessary to write on the front of it in legible "CANCELED", and you must sign for who delivered the money that is in conformity to cancel said receipt of money.
  • Remember that it is a document.
  • Describe the products in detail. In case it is new, specify; if it is used, it is recommended to add "USED, under the conditions you are in", and you must specify if it will offer any kind of guarantee or repair.
  • It is recommended to write a receipt model and print it in duplicate or make a photocopy. If a checkbook is used, it is already foreseen, a carbon paper can be used in order to deliver the original to the client (who delivers the money) and a copy remains for the recipient of the money.

Money receipt models

Below you have a receipt model to print ...

And another one a little simpler.

Both are completely valid, but remember that perhaps in your country they are not 100% legal. Keep this in mind and if you have any questions, consult your trusted lawyer.