Free Receipt Generator

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers about creating, sending and using receipts.

• What is a receipt?

  A receipt records or confirms a payment from your customer. It can show what they paid for, the payment date, the amount paid and the payment method.

• What should I include in a receipt?

  Include your business and customer details, the receipt number and date, and the products or services the customer paid for. Show the amount paid and payment date. Add the payment method and any remaining balance when they apply.

• How do I create a receipt in Docelf?

  Add your customer, then enter the products or services and payment details. Add taxes or discounts when they apply. Docelf calculates the totals. Review the receipt, then email it, print it or download a PDF.

• What is the difference between a receipt and an invoice?

  An invoice asks your customer to pay. A receipt records or confirms a payment. In Docelf, you can create a receipt from an invoice after you record a payment.

• Can I create a receipt from an invoice?

  Yes. Record the payment on the invoice, then create a receipt from it. Docelf copies the relevant customer, item, price and document details into the receipt and keeps it connected with the related invoice.

• Can a receipt show a partial payment or deposit?

  Yes. A receipt can confirm a full payment, partial payment or deposit. When part of the amount is still unpaid, the receipt can show the remaining balance.

• Can I email a receipt and see if my customer opened it?

  Yes. You can email a receipt directly from Docelf. The document history shows when the receipt was delivered and when your customer opened it.