Free Credit Note Template
A free credit note template to reduce or cancel an amount on an invoice you already sent — for returns, overcharges or cancellations. In Word and PDF, no signup and no watermark.
What a credit note needs
Its own unique number and date, your and the customer’s details, the original invoice number it relates to, the items or amount being credited with the reason, and any tax adjustment. Never edit or delete the original invoice — issue a credit note instead. More: what is a credit note.
Or issue one online
Our free credit note generator fills it in and downloads a PDF — no signup.
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What’s on a credit note
| Part | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Issued to & against invoice | The customer and the original invoice number |
| Credited items | With quantities and amounts |
| Total credit | The amount taken off the bill |
| Tax | Adjusted in proportion |
| Reason | Return, overcharge or discount |
Frequently asked questions
Is the credit note template free?
Yes — Word and PDF, free with no signup and no watermark.
Why not just edit the original invoice?
Because invoices are sequentially numbered — editing or deleting one breaks the audit trail. A separate credit note keeps your records clean.
Does a credit note reverse the tax too?
Usually yes — crediting part of an invoice also reverses the tax on that portion.