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In brief: the receipt

A receipt is a written confirmation that a payment or item was received; the person receiving the money signs it. For private cash payments it is often the only proof the payment ever happened.

Amount, date, purpose and the parties belong on every receipt.
Write the date unambiguously – in the US the standard format is MM/DD/YYYY.
Keep receipts at least until warranty and limitation periods have run out; for tax-relevant payments the IRS generally expects records to be kept for three years.
A receipt is not an invoice: the invoice requests payment, the receipt proves it.

Last reviewed: July 2026

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Amount in figures and words
Who paid, and what for
Cash or bank transfer via checkbox
Name of the recipient
Place, date and signature

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Frequently asked questions

When do I need a receipt?

Whenever cash changes hands and proof makes sense: private sales, down payments, deposit handovers, repayments among friends. The receipt proves the amount was actually paid.

Who signs the receipt?

The person who received the money. Their signature confirms receipt of the amount.

Is a digitally signed receipt valid?

Yes, receipts have no mandatory form. Tamgara’s simple electronic signature is perfectly sufficient as private proof of payment.

Is a receipt the same as an invoice?

No. An invoice requests payment; a receipt confirms that payment was received. For private individuals the receipt is the proof of payment – for cash, often the only one.

How long should I keep receipts?

At least until warranty and limitation periods have run out – a few years as a rule of thumb, longer for major purchases. Keep rent and deposit receipts until well after the tenancy has ended.

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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.