Proof Of Receipt

Proof of receipt is a written acknowledgment of an item's delivery certified by the recipient of that item.

A standard pick-up or delivery does not require a record of receipt. An item can be passed on to a person or put in a mailbox or dropped at a door with no acknowledgment of delivery. Proof of receipt is a record that acknowledges the delivery of the item.

A valid proof of receipt should include a date, time, and description of the item. It should also include an authorized signature or some form of formal identification of the recipient.

Proof of receipt is a record of a change in custody. Traceability not only tracks location but also custody of items.  Traceability only works if the chain of custody is clearly documented.