Receipt formats for every purpose: payment, rent, cash, money, fee and donation receipts, cash memos and vouchers. What to include, a filled sample, revenue stamp guidance and free templates.

What every receipt needs
- Receipt number and daterequired
- Who received the moneyrequiredBusiness or person name and address.
- Received fromrequiredPayer name.
- Amount in figures and wordsrequired
- Mode of paymentrequiredCash, UPI, cheque number, transfer reference.
- PurposerequiredTowards invoice number, rent month, fee term.
- SignaturerequiredOf the person receiving.
Revenue stamp: under Article 53 of the Indian Stamp Act, a receipt for money above Rs 5,000 generally carries a Re 1 revenue stamp, signed across. Payments by cheque, bank transfer or UPI usually do not need one in practice. States can amend stamp law, so check your state rules or ask an accountant if unsure.
Receipt formats by purpose
Receipt format sample
PAYMENT RECEIPT
Aarav Electricals
CG Road, Ahmedabad 380009
Received with thanks from Neelkanth Builders LLP the sum of ₹25,000.00 (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) by UPI, ref. 412233445566, towards part payment of invoice INV-2026-0031.
For Aarav Electricals
Authorised signature
Receipt book format
A receipt book is a numbered pad with a counterfoil (the stub that stays in the book). The counterfoil repeats number, date, name and amount. Print the blank receipt formats two or three to a page, or ask a press to print a numbered book.
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Receipt for partial payment
PAYMENT RECEIPT
No. PR-0194 Date: 20 Oct 2026
Received with thanks from Neelkanth Builders LLP the sum of ₹10,000.00 (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) by NEFT ref. N2867788 as part payment against invoice INV-2026-0031 dated 02 Oct 2026.
Invoice total ₹41,622.00. Received earlier ₹25,000.00. Received now ₹10,000.00. Balance due ₹6,622.00.
For Aarav Electricals
Authorised signature
Digital receipts
A PDF receipt sent by email or WhatsApp is as useful as paper for most purposes. Use a consistent number series, keep a copy, and include the transaction reference for UPI or bank payments. The receipt maker downloads PDF and Word.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a bill and a receipt?
A bill asks for payment. A receipt confirms payment was received.
Is a receipt needed for UPI payments?
The UPI record proves the transfer, but a receipt says what the money was for. Give one when the payer asks or for advances.
Who signs a receipt?
The person or business that receives the money.
Checked and updated 14 Oct 2026. Independent template site; not tax or legal advice.