Delivery challan template
A delivery challan is a document that travels with goods being moved without a sale, or before the invoice is raised. It lists what is being sent and how much, so the receiver can check the consignment on arrival. It records quantities rather than prices. Fill in the fields and download a clean PDF in any currency, with no watermark.
When do you use a delivery challan?
Use a delivery challan when goods leave your premises but no invoice is being raised yet, such as stock transfers, goods sent for job work, items on approval, or samples.
What should a delivery challan include?
- Consignor and consignee details
- Challan number and date
- Place of dispatch and delivery
- Description of goods with quantity and unit
- Reason for transfer
- Vehicle or carrier reference
- Receiver signature
Frequently asked questions
What is a delivery challan?
A delivery challan is a document that accompanies goods in transit when no invoice is raised at that moment. It proves what was sent and in what quantity, and lets the receiver check the consignment against it on arrival.
How is a delivery challan different from an invoice?
An invoice demands payment and shows prices. A delivery challan records movement of goods and normally shows quantities only. The invoice may follow later, once the goods are accepted or the job is complete.
When do you use a delivery challan instead of a delivery note?
The two overlap. Delivery challan is the term used most widely in India and South Asia, particularly for stock transfers and goods sent for job work. Delivery note is the more common term in the UK and Europe. Use whichever your customer expects.
Does a delivery challan need prices?
Usually not. Because no sale is taking place at that point, most delivery challans show description, quantity and unit only. This template leaves prices off by default.
How many copies of a delivery challan are needed?
Commonly three: one stays with the consignor, one travels with the goods, and one is signed by the receiver and returned. Download the PDF and print the copies you need.