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Delivery Damage Claim

Damage and loss claims with the evidence carriers actually accept — photos, values and PODs.

A ready-to-use logistics & field ops form for carriers, couriers and operations teams: 12 questions, 1 page, 3 conditional rules.

Questions
12
Pages
1
Layouts
card · classic
Conditional rules
3
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Delivery damage or loss claim

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Attach a file up to 10 MB.

Any file type up to 10.0 MB (larger files are rejected) · uploads are saved on the live form

Attach a file up to 10 MB.

Any file type up to 10.0 MB (larger files are rejected) · uploads are saved on the live form

Include your country code.

1 question is hidden by conditional logic right now — change an answer above to reveal it.

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  • Payment items priced — passingEvery payment question charges a real amount, so a submission always records a payment.
  • Conditional logic resolves — passingEvery rule points at a question or page that exists in this template.
  • Legal text not required — passingThis template collects neither health nor regulated financial information.
  • Question labels unique — passingLogic and exports address questions by label, so duplicates are ambiguous.

What happens after submit: nothing is stored in this preview. On your own copy, every response triggers an instant email notification and lands in your response dashboard, ready to export or forward.

Happy with it? Take a copy into your workspace — every question, rule and setting comes with it.

Who this template is for

Delivery Damage Claim is built for carriers, couriers and operations teams who need to record consignment detail and proof at each handover.

  • Carriers, couriers and operations teams working in logistics & field ops.
  • Teams who need to record consignment detail and proof at each handover without writing code or paying for a custom build.
  • Anyone replacing disputes with no record of what was collected or delivered with one structured record per enquiry.
  • Respondents are shippers, drivers and warehouse staff — the form asks them 12 questions across 1 screen.
  • Mobile-heavy audiences, thanks to the one-question-per-screen card layout.

Why this form is useful

It removes the cost of disputes with no record of what was collected or delivered and turns each submission into a record your team can act on immediately.

  • 7 questions are required, so submissions arrive complete instead of needing a follow-up email.
  • It collects a verified email address so replies and confirmations land.
  • It captures a phone number for urgent follow-up.
  • It accepts a document or photo upload as evidence.
  • It pins the request to a specific date.
  • It captures a numeric value you can filter and sort on.
  • Conditional logic hides 3 questions until they are relevant — shorter forms convert better than long ones.
  • Every response is stored, searchable and exportable, so nothing depends on one person's inbox.

How to use this template

From copy to live form is a few minutes of work, and every step is reversible.

  1. 1Press “Use this template” — a fresh copy of Delivery Damage Claim lands in your workspace, ready to edit.
  2. 2Rename or delete any question, and change what is required. Nothing here is fixed.
  3. 3Open Notifications and add the email addresses that should be alerted on each submission; add an auto-reply to the respondent if the form collects an email address.
  4. 4Check the upload limits on the file question so respondents can attach what you actually need.
  5. 5Publish it, then either share the link directly or paste the embed snippet into your site — the embedded form resizes to fit and loads no marketing or advertising trackers.
  6. 6Watch responses land in Submissions, where you can filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF.

Logic and conditions blueprint

Exactly how this form behaves as it is answered — 3 conditional rules ship with it.

  • Features conditional validation: if “Claim type” is Damage, “Photos of damage” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent.
  • Features conditional validation: if “Claim type” is Damage, “Photo of packaging” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent.
  • Features advanced show logic: if “Claim type” is Loss, the form dynamically exposes “Last known scan location”. Otherwise that question never appears.
  • All 3 rules are editable in the Logic tab, and the built-in checker warns about rules that contradict each other.

About this template

Freight claims are rarely rejected on merit; they are rejected because the evidence was incomplete or arrived too late. This form collects the file a carrier actually needs, in one submission. The tracking number and delivery date establish the shipment, and the claim type separates the four cases that follow different rules — damage, shortage, complete loss and late delivery. Damage claims require both a photograph of the goods and a photograph of the packaging, because carriers routinely defend on packaging adequacy and a claim without it stalls. A copy of the proof of delivery, with any notation made at the door, is the document that settles most disputes. Loss claims reveal a question about the last known scan location, which is what a carrier's tracing team will ask for first. The narrative field matters as much as the numbers: a clear sequence of events written while it is fresh keeps the claim moving.

What this form asks

Every question is editable — rename it, make it optional, or delete it entirely.

Submit a claim

  • Tracking or PRO numberrequired
  • Delivery daterequired
  • Claim typerequired
  • Items affectedrequired
  • Claimed valuerequired
  • Photos of damage
  • Photo of packaging
  • Proof of delivery copy
  • Last known scan location
  • Description of eventsrequired
  • Claimant emailrequired
  • Phone number

12 questions in total.

How the form changes as it's filled in

This template ships with 3 conditional rules, grouped into 2 behaviours driven by 1 question. Everything below is already set up — edit or delete any rule once the template is in your workspace.

Driven by “Claim type

  • Makes answers required

    If “Claim type” is Damage, “Photos of damage” and “Photo of packaging” become required before the form can be submitted.

  • Reveals questions

    If “Claim type” is Loss, the form reveals “Last known scan location”.

Set it up step by step

  1. 1

    Note damage on the delivery paperwork

    A clean signature at the door is the single most common reason a damage claim fails.

  2. 2

    Photograph before unpacking further

    Carriers want the packaging and the goods in the state they arrived, not on a workbench.

  3. 3

    File within the carrier's window

    Most carriers impose a short notification deadline; submit inside it even if the value is still being calculated.

  4. 4

    Claim the actual loss

    Inflated values invite investigation and delay settlement of the legitimate part of the claim.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Signing the delivery as received in good condition and photographing the damage afterwards.
  • Submitting without the proof of delivery, which is the document the carrier checks first.
  • Describing the loss vaguely rather than listing the items and quantities affected.

What it pairs with

Most teams don't run this form on its own. These are the forms and systems it sits next to.

What to do with the responses

Submit the claim to the carrier inside their notification window, keep the damaged goods until inspection is waived, and track the settlement against the tracking number.

Works in both layouts

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Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to claim?

It varies by carrier and contract — commonly a few days for visible damage and longer for concealed damage. Check your terms and file early.

Should I keep the damaged goods?

Yes, until the carrier inspects or waives inspection in writing. Disposing of them usually ends the claim.

What if the damage was hidden inside the packaging?

Photograph the outer packaging as well as the goods and say when the damage was discovered in the narrative.

Which forms support a claim?

The Goods Received Note and Proof of Delivery Form provide the receipt evidence carriers ask for.

Is the Delivery Damage Claim template free to use?

Yes. You can preview and test Delivery Damage Claim on this page without an account, and take a copy into your own HelloForms workspace on the free plan. There is nothing to install and no card required to publish it.

What does the Delivery Damage Claim template ask for?

It asks 12 questions across 1 page, 7 of which are required. Every question is listed in full further down this page, and each one can be renamed, reordered, made optional or deleted after you copy the template.

Can I edit the Delivery Damage Claim form after copying it?

Yes — the copy is entirely yours. Change wording, add or remove questions, switch between the card and classic layouts, restyle it to match your brand, and set who gets notified on each submission.

How does the conditional logic in this logistics & field ops form work?

3 conditional rules ship with the template: Features conditional validation: if “Claim type” is Damage, “Photos of damage” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent. Features conditional validation: if “Claim type” is Damage, “Photo of packaging” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent. Features advanced show logic: if “Claim type” is Loss, the form dynamically exposes “Last known scan location”. Otherwise that question never appears. All rules are editable in the Logic tab.

Where do responses to the Delivery Damage Claim form go?

Submissions land in your workspace under Submissions, where you can search, filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF. You can also email a notification to your team on every submission and send the respondent an auto-reply.

Can I embed the Delivery Damage Claim form on my own website?

Yes. Publish the form and paste the embed snippet into any page or share the direct link. The embedded form resizes to fit its container and loads no advertising or marketing trackers inside the iframe.

Can respondents upload files?

Yes. This template includes a file upload question, so respondents can attach documents or photos with their answers. You can adjust the accepted file types and size limits on that question.

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