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Security deposit handed over and you need a written record? This receipt confirms that the deposit was received – with amount, rental property and the date of the lease. Filled in and digitally signed in your browser in a minute, free and without an account.

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In brief: the security deposit receipt

A security deposit receipt confirms the landlord received the tenant’s deposit. Deposits are regulated by state (and sometimes city) landlord-tenant law – caps, holding rules and return deadlines all vary.

Some states cap the security deposit, often at one or two months’ rent; others have no cap.
Several states require deposits to be held in a separate account or disclosed to the tenant; a few require interest.
State law sets a deadline for returning the deposit after move-out and usually requires an itemized list of deductions.
For cash payments the receipt is often the tenant’s only proof – keep it until the deposit is fully returned.

Last reviewed: July 2026

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Deposit amount in figures and words
Who paid (tenant)
Rental property with address
Date of the related lease agreement
Cash or bank transfer as checkboxes
Name of the landlord
Place, date and signature

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Frequently asked questions

Who signs the security deposit receipt?

The person who received the deposit – usually the landlord. The signature confirms receipt of the amount for the rental property named in the receipt.

What if the deposit is paid in installments?

Simply issue a separate receipt for each installment, each with its own amount and date. That way both sides can prove exactly what has been paid so far.

Are there rules on how the deposit must be held?

In several states, yes: some require the deposit to be held in a separate or escrow account, some require the landlord to disclose where it is held, and a few require interest to be paid. Check your state and city landlord-tenant law – the receipt itself only confirms that the amount was received.

When does the deposit have to be returned?

Each state sets its own deadline after move-out and usually requires an itemized statement of any deductions. Normal wear and tear generally may not be deducted. Keep the receipt until the deposit has been fully settled.

Is a digitally signed receipt valid?

A receipt is generally form-free, and electronic signatures are valid under the federal ESIGN Act and state e-signature laws such as UETA (in New York: ESRA). The simple electronic signature created by Tamgara is perfectly sufficient as confirmation of receipt in a private tenancy.

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Note: this template is a carefully prepared sample for simple everyday cases, provided without guarantee and no substitute for legal advice. Tamgara creates simple electronic signatures under the U.S. ESIGN Act and state e-signature laws such as UETA (in New York: ESRA); it is not suitable for documents that legally require written form.