Consignment note template
A consignment note is the document that travels with freight, naming the sender, the receiver, the carrier and the goods being carried. It is the carrier's record of what was accepted for transport and the receiver's proof of what arrived. Fill in the fields and download a clean PDF, with no watermark.
When do you use a consignment note?
Use a consignment note whenever goods are handed to a carrier, so the sender, carrier and receiver all hold the same record of the shipment.
What should a consignment note include?
- Sender and receiver details
- Consignment note number and date
- Origin and destination
- Carrier name
- Description of goods
- Number of packages, weight and dimensions
- Receiver signature on delivery
Frequently asked questions
What is a consignment note?
A consignment note is a transport document that accompanies goods handed to a carrier. It identifies the sender, receiver, carrier and the goods, and is signed on delivery as proof of receipt.
What is the difference between a consignment note and a waybill?
They are close relatives and the terms are often used interchangeably. In practice a consignment note tends to be the contract of carriage between sender and carrier, while a waybill is more often the carrier's own tracking document.
Is a consignment note proof of ownership?
No. It is evidence of carriage, not title. It shows goods were handed over, carried and delivered. A bill of lading is the document that can transfer ownership.
How many copies are needed?
Usually three: one for the sender, one for the carrier, and one that travels with the goods and is signed by the receiver.
Does a consignment note show prices?
Normally not. It records what is being carried rather than what it is worth, so this template shows description, packages, weight and dimensions instead of prices.