Replace your lost receipt
Did you lose your receipt for an expense you need to claim? Use this template to reconstruct the expense for your records. While the term "fake receipt" is often used, the legitimate goal is typically receipt reconstruction or replacement. When an original document is lost, destroyed, or illegible, creating a realistic copy that accurately reflects the transaction allows you to maintain complete financial records for audits, reimbursements, and personal budgeting.
Common scenarios include losing a gas station receipt (Shell, Chevron, Exxon) needed for mileage reimbursement, or misplacing an Uber or Lyft trip summary required for travel expenses. Our tool creates receipts that look authentic, using thermal-style fonts, proper spacing, and standard layouts found in retail stores, restaurants, and service providers. This visual accuracy helps your replacement documentation blend in with your other records, keeping your files organized and professional.
Popular store receipt templates
Looking for a specific store format? We have 900+ brand templates ready to use. Here are our most popular options:
- Walmart Receipt Generator – Retail purchases, groceries, and household items
- Target Receipt Generator – Department store and grocery shopping
- Amazon Receipt Generator – Online orders and deliveries
- Starbucks Receipt Generator – Coffee and food purchases
- Costco Receipt Generator – Wholesale and bulk purchases
- Home Depot Receipt Generator – Hardware and home improvement
Browse all 900+ receipt templates to find the exact format you need.
Instructions
1. Enter the store details: Input the business name and address exactly as they appeared on the original (or as they appear on your bank statement). Accurate vendor details are crucial for valid record-keeping.
2. Add line items: List the specific items purchased. Don't just put a total amount. Break it down by product, price, and quantity. If you bought 15 gallons of Regular Unleaded or a specific office supply kit, list it explicitly. This detail adds credibility to your reconstructed document.
3. Set tax and payment info: Ensure the tax amount is correct for the location of the purchase. Indicate the payment method used to verify the transaction against your financial statements.
Why use a receipt maker?
Beyond lost records, a receipt maker is invaluable for organizing finances. Small business owners often use it to issue professional receipts to clients if they don't have a POS system. Landlords use it for rent receipts. It is also widely used in the creative industry for theater props, movie sets, and prank gifts where realistic documentation is needed but real transactions aren't required.
Important legal context
It is important to distinguish between "reconstruction" and "fraud." Reconstructing a receipt for a purchase that actually happened, using accurate data, is generally accepted for record-keeping when the original is lost (see IRS Cohan Rule). However, using a fake receipt maker to fabricate expenses that never occurred, or to inflate amounts for higher reimbursement, is illegal and constitutes fraud.
EasyReceiptMaker is designed for legitimate purposes: helping honest individuals and businesses restore their paper trail. It is also a valuable tool for theatrical props, prank gifts, and educational demonstrations.
Use the tool responsibly to create the documentation you need. Fill in the fields, check the preview, and download your receipt in seconds.
