Free Delivery Note Generator

Create professional delivery notes online for free. Add recipient, items, quantities, tracking, and delivery method, then export a branded PDF — no sign-up required.

About this free delivery note generator

A delivery note travels with a shipment and confirms what was sent and what the customer actually received. Unlike an invoice, it focuses on quantities rather than prices — its job is proof of delivery and a signature, not payment. Use this generator to produce one that a driver or warehouse can hand over and get signed on the spot.

How to create one

Enter who is sending and who is receiving, list each item with the quantity ordered and the quantity delivered, add the delivery method and date, and leave a signature line. Because it is a goods document, you generally leave prices off — the matching invoice carries the money.

What each field means

  • Delivery note number — a reference the customer signs against and you can tie back to the order and invoice.
  • Quantity ordered vs delivered — showing both flags short or partial deliveries immediately, before they become disputes.
  • No prices — a delivery note records goods movement; keep amounts on the invoice so warehouse staff never see pricing.
  • Signature line — the recipient signs to confirm the goods arrived in good condition.

A quick example

A supplier ships 12 cartons of stock. The delivery note lists each SKU with "ordered" and "delivered" columns, the courier and date, and a line for the receiver to sign. One carton is short, the driver notes it against that line, and the shortage is settled the same day.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Putting prices on it — that turns a delivery note into a pricing document staff should not be handling.
  • No signature line — you lose the proof-of-receipt that the whole document exists for.
  • Only showing delivered quantities — always show ordered too, so shortages are visible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a delivery note, an invoice, and a packing slip?

A delivery note confirms goods were delivered and is signed on receipt; an invoice requests payment; a packing slip lists what is inside a parcel. Delivery notes and packing slips focus on quantities, not prices.

Should a delivery note show prices?

Usually not. A delivery note records what was delivered so the recipient can check and sign for it. Pricing stays on the matching invoice, which keeps amounts away from warehouse and delivery staff.

Is the delivery note generator free?

Yes. You can create and download delivery notes for free with no sign-up. A free account adds saving, item tracking, and linking each note to its invoice.

Does a delivery note need a signature?

A signature is what makes a delivery note useful — it is the recipient’s confirmation that the goods arrived in good condition, which is your proof if a shortage or damage is claimed later.

What format does the delivery note download in?

It downloads as a print-ready PDF. Editable Word, Excel, and PDF delivery note templates — including GST delivery challan formats — are available in the templates section.

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