DELIVERY NOTES — POD NCR (NCR Forms — Business)
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Professional POD Delivery Notes: Printed from £48 FREE DELIVERY**
A POD (Proof of Delivery) Note is an essential multi-part NCR document used by UK suppliers, couriers, and wholesalers to formally verify that a consignment has safely reached its intended recipient. By requiring a physical signature upon arrival, these carbonless pads create an immediate, irrefutable audit trail that protects your business against false claims of missing or damaged goods.
To ensure strict inventory control, the printed template meticulously records all critical dispatch data, including specific order and invoice numbers, the exact delivery date, and a detailed product description matrix. Crucially, it features split columns to cross-reference "Quantity Ordered" against "Quantity Delivered", allowing drivers to instantly document any stock discrepancies, while a robust Reservation of Title clause at the footer legally protects your goods until final payment is secured.
BENEFITS of POD Delivery Note Pads or Books?
Accessibility: Your driver can use them anywhere, anytime — no need for a phone signal, web connection, electronic gadgets, or power. They just need to grab a pen!
Tangibility: A POD provides a physical copy that you can hold, file, and review, again without relying on electronic gadgets or power sources.
Reliability: These are immune to digital errors, system crashes, or cybersecurity threats. You can count on their accuracy.
Simplicity: NCR books and Pads don’t require technical expertise or training, making them accessible to users of all levels.
Durable: NCR Books upgrade is designed for durability, featuring Perforated pages with a Stapled & Taped Stub.
Legal and Financial Compliance: In some Logistics companies and regions, physical POD Delivery Notes are still necessary for legal auditing or tracing purposes.
Personalise your POD Delivery Note Template:
You can personalise the POD Delivery Note template for your UK and Irish courier business, including adding your Logo in Colour for FREE.
This allows you to customise the NCR template with your branding, which will make you look more professional to your customers.
NCR SETS
Individual multi-part forms. Sheets hold together while writing. Separate the NCR copies instantly. Best for using on a clipboard.
NCR PADS
50 x NCR Sets glued into a Pad. Peel off one Set each time. Keeps blank forms together. Best for keeping on the Office Desk / Events.
NCR BOOKS
50 x NCR Sets stapled into a Book. Tear out micro-perf leaves Stub. Tough cover protects your forms. Rugged use for out in a Van / Lorry.
POD Delivery Note Product Features:
- A4 or A5 size versions
- Full Colour NCR printing as standard
- 50 NCR Sets per POD Delivery Note Pad / Book
- Carbonless NCR on quality 80gsm paper throughout (we DON'T use tissue paper here!)
- Inserted Loose Writing Shields as standard
- Strawboard Card Backing for added stability on Pads & Books
- Duplicate, Triplicate, or 4-part Carbonless NCR options
- Colour Paper Sequence options
- Minimum Order ONLY 2 Pads or Books
Easy UPGRADE Options Available:
- NCR Books — Perforated, Stapled & Tape-Bound, with White Card Covers for Ruggedness and enhanced Durability
- Sequential Numbering in Black or Red ink — for easy tracking
- Attached Hinged Writing Shield — no lost writing Shields!
- Drill Holes (2 or 4) — OPTIONAL
Manufacturing & FREE Delivery Time:
- POD Sets: 5-6 working days
- POD Pads: 5-6 working days
- POD Books: 7-8 working days for orders of 2-49 Books
- POD Books: 10-12 working days for orders of 50-100 Books
- Express* Turnaround available on POD Sets & Pads only
- FREE delivery** on first box only
- UK & Ireland coverage, including Jersey & Guernsey
- Part Order capability for larger quantities
*EXPRESS Turnaround is applicable to smaller quantities only; Higher quantities we'll supply a "Part Order" within the reduced time frame and then send on the remainder within the week.
** GB, N.Ireland, Republic of Ireland — 1 x 30kg box ONLY. SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS, ISLANDS & EUROPE WILL INCUR A SMALL SURCHARGE. Usually printed & delivered within one week or sooner, however higher quantities (particularly of staple bound & perforated Books) may take a few days longer which we'll advise. If you need something sooner ask us nicely and we'll try our best to help!
A: A POD (Proof of Delivery) Note is a carbonless, multi-copy document that confirms goods were received by the correct recipient. It protects sellers against delivery disputes and helps buyers check quantities on arrival.
A: Choose loose NCR Sets, glued NCR Pads of 50 sets, or rugged Stapled-and-Perforated Books with white card covers.
A: POD forms are printed full colour on A4 or A5, 78gsm carbonless paper for crisp, durable copies.
A: Select Duplicate (2-part), Triplicate (3-part) or 4-part carbonless sets. Each sheet is colour-coded for driver, customer and office copies.
A: Yes—upload your logo and contact details and our studio will supply a free PDF proof for approval before printing.
A: Lead-times: Sets & Pads 5-6 working days; Books 7-8 days for 2-49 or 10-12 days for 50-100. Standard courier delivery is free on the first 30 kg parcel across the UK & Ireland.
A: Courier and logistics firms, construction suppliers and any business needing signed proof that goods reached their destination still rely on carbonless POD notes in the UK & Ireland.
A: Key fields include seller and customer details, delivery and issue dates, order numbers, item descriptions, quantities and a signature box confirming receipt.
A: TradePrintingUK.com is one of the best options for this specific region as we our factory is based in Northern Ireland.
Shipping: We offer FREE Delivery to the majority of the UK and Ireland, including the Republic of Ireland.
Logistics: We use reliable couriers like DPD, Royal Mail, Parcelforce and UPS, rather than budget services like EVRI.
Best For: General business stationery (NCR forms, flyers, pull-up roller banners, printed envelopes, mass offering for Catholic Church) where you want to avoid high surcharges for NI/ROI.
What does a POD Delivery Note look like?
What the advantages of a POD Delivery Note?
Using delivery notes helps a business get a better overview of their stock control, whilst also giving their customers a way to check they have received all of the products they paid for.
If you send a delivery note with your shipment of the goods, it can be used as a checklist by your customer to ensure that everything’s there.
Every item contained in a delivery note has to be in the accompanying shipment. Therefore it can be easy to see if any of the supplied goods are missing by providing an overview of what the customer has ordered and what has been sent in that particular delivery.
In some cases, a copy of the delivery note is signed by the recipient and then returned to the seller or consignor as proof of delivery. This is then known as ‘recorded delivery’ or ‘signed for delivery’.
If the delivery note has been signed by the recipient, you can rest assured that your parcel has reached its intended destination.
What does a Delivery Note usually include?
Although POD notes are optional, they should still follow a certain structure, regardless of whether you use software or create your delivery note template in Word. There must be clear communication between both the sender and the receiver.
What way are POD delivery notes printed?
POD notes are typically printed on Carbonless NCR paper, which creates copies of the delivery note without the need for additional printing equipment. The paper is designed to transfer the written or printed information to the next sheet in the pad, creating duplicate or triplicate NCR copies.
Carbonless POD Delivery Notes make it easier to supply multiple NCR (No Carbon Requried) copies, e.g. one for the delivery driver, one for the customer and a copy for the office.
Who still uses printed POD notes?
In the UK and Ireland, POD notes are commonly used by courier and logistics companies, as well as businesses that make regular deliveries to customers.
The construction industry also uses POD notes to confirm the delivery of building materials and other equipment to job sites.
What are the different variants of a POD note?
POD notes can come in various formats, such as a single-sheet delivery note, a pad of delivery notes, or as a printed label that can be attached to the goods being delivered.
Some POD notes may also include additional information, such as a description of the goods being delivered, the quantity, and any special instructions or delivery conditions.
POD notes can also include variations such as electronic PODs or ePODs, which use electronic signatures or barcode scanning to confirm delivery instead of physical signatures.
They're becoming increasingly popular in the UK and Ireland as they offer a more efficient and secure way of recording proof of delivery.
The POD delivery note must therefore show:
✓The name and contact details of the seller
✓The name and contact details of the customer
✓The date of issue
✓The date of delivery
✓Account or Order numbers
✓A description of the goods contained in the order
✓The quantity of each product included in the shipment
✓A signature box to confirm the delivery was received and by whom.
While it usually doesn’t contain product prices, you may choose to include these, depending on your industry and the products being shipped. Rather than showing the price, products may be listed by their unique product number.
It might also include the address and banking information of the seller, as a confirmation or added reminder for contact and payment purposes.
The delivery note needs to list of what is contained in a package – i.e. the number and description of the products included. The document should also show: your company details, including contact details in the event of a query. name and address of the company the goods are being delivered to.
FREE DELIVERY** EXPLAINED
Prices are based on ONE free* parcel (*first outer box is FREE only within UK and Ireland) weighing up to 30Kg going to ONE address, via DPD48, Royal Mail Tracked 48 or UPS. to **GB, N. Ireland, Republic of Ireland
All SMALL Orders weighing Under 2Kg will be sent via Royal Mail 48hr Tracked.
*SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS to us are anyone with the following Scottish Postcodes:
- HS
- IV
- KA27 - KA28
- KW
- PA20 - PA49
- PA60 - PA78
- PH17 - PH26
- PH30 - PH44
- PH49 - PH50
- ZE
DPD Benefits:
- Delivery slots available in 1-hour windows
- Track your delivery in real time
- Provide instructions for the driver
- Request the parcel to be left in a secure location
- Reschedule the delivery date
- Have the parcel delivered to a neighbour
- Redirect delivery to a different address (this may cause delays)
- Arrange delivery to a collection point
1 WORKING DAY UPGRADE Availability for – England, Scotland*, Wales to include an additional surcharge Trade Printing UK currently offer FREE Delivery on print to the majority of the UK and Ireland (*excluding Isle of Man, Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands — surcharge applies), but if you're in a hurry, we can expedite shipping after production finishes with other upgrade options.
Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland are usually 1 working day by default due to logistics from our main factory.
Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight — can take around 3 working days to deliver.
Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey — post Brexit - can take up to 1 Week to export. NO UPGRADES AVAILABLE!
Western Europe — post Brexit — can take around from 2 - 4 weeks to export and clear through Customs in your own country. Will be Charged at going rate.
DUBAI can take 7-10 days to export to.
Split addresses available at EXTRA cost. £POA
Actual shipping time of your print order will vary depending on where you are in the country and when you order. Working Day times are all Monday to Friday only as standard.
Shipping times EXCLUDE Weekends and Public Holidays (although sometimes our carriers choose to elect a weekend day to deliver to non-commercial premises). See our Terms & Conditions for more details on our logistics policy.
If you'll have MORE than one parcel in your print order that needs to be expedited, we will advise you at time of order and charge you accordingly.
NOTE: Once parcels are collected by our carrier, responsibility for on-time delivery rests with the carrier as circumstances may occur beyond our control (i.e. office closed, weather, strikes, flight delays, access denied etc).