Tattoo Artist Receipt Template
A tattoo artist receipt confirms a payment after it arrives: who paid, how, for what and the balance left. This one records $1,110.00 paid by card for second sitting of a custom forearm half-sleeve with linework already done, plus one small flash piece across 7 lines, balance zero. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a tattoo artist: second sitting of a custom forearm half-sleeve with linework already done, plus one small flash piece. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Summit Tattoo Studio
128 Market Street
Madison, WI 53703
billing@example.com
(615) 555-0128
Receipt
Received from
Casey Nguyen
8 Chestnut Lane
Georgetown, TX 78626
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom design and stencil preparationRevisions to the approved forearm composition | 2 hr | $75.00 | $150.00 |
| Tattoo session, shading and color packingSitting 2 of an estimated 3, timed from needle down | 4.5 hr | $160.00 | $720.00 |
| Small flash piece, ankleFrom the shop flash sheet, under 2 in | 1 piece | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Color pigment set for the half-sleeveOpened for this client, single sitting | 1 session | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Single-use needles, cartridges and barrier setup | 2 session | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Aftercare kit: healing balm and adhesive film | 1 kit | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Second-skin bandage, large sheet | 2 each | $9.00 | $18.00 |
- Subtotal
- $1,110.00
- Total paid
- $1,110.00
Notes
Paid in full for second sitting of a custom forearm half-sleeve with linework already done, plus one small flash piece. Thank you.
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Tattoo Artist receipt at a glance
| Amount received | $1,110.00 |
|---|---|
| Paid for | Second sitting of a custom forearm half-sleeve with linework already done, plus one small flash piece |
| Payment method (sample) | Card |
| Balance after payment | $0.00 |
| Receipt number | RCT-2104 |
| Lines itemised | 7 |
Lines on the tattoo artist receipt
| Paid for | Amount |
|---|---|
| Custom design and stencil preparation × 2 hr | $150.00 |
| Tattoo session, shading and color packing × 4.5 hr | $720.00 |
| Small flash piece, ankle × 1 piece | $120.00 |
| Color pigment set for the half-sleeve × 1 session | $30.00 |
| Single-use needles, cartridges and barrier setup × 2 session | $50.00 |
| Aftercare kit: healing balm and adhesive film × 1 kit | $22.00 |
| Second-skin bandage, large sheet × 2 each | $18.00 |
| Total paid | $1,110.00 |
| Balance due | $0.00 |
What a tattoo artist receipt proves
A tattoo session receipt should show the hours worked or the flat piece price, the deposit applied, the aftercare items sold and the session number for the piece.
In the sample, Casey Nguyen paid $1,110.00 by card for second sitting of a custom forearm half-sleeve with linework already done, plus one small flash piece, so the receipt shows the full amount and a zero balance.
Studios usually take a non-refundable design deposit at booking that holds the date, pays for drawing time and comes off the last session of the piece.
Recording how the customer paid
- Card: card type, last four digits and the $1,110.00 charged
- Bank transfer: the date the $1,110.00 cleared and the payer's reference
- Cash: the amount handed over and any change given
- Cheque: cheque number and bank, receipted once it clears
Avoiding tattoo artist payment disputes
- Clients often remember the quoted hourly rate but not that drawing time is billed too; putting design hours on their own line, approved before the sitting, avoids an argument at the counter.
- A deposit forfeited after a no-show turns into a dispute if the policy was never written down, so put the rebooking and forfeit terms on the deposit receipt itself.
Refunds and corrections
If part of the $1,110.00 is refunded, do not edit the old receipt: issue a credit note or a refund receipt that points to RCT-2104 and states the amount returned.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a tattoo artist receipt?
Enter who paid, what for and how, list the lines (or one summary line), and mark the amount paid. The sample records $1,110.00 paid by card for second sitting of a custom forearm half-sleeve with linework already done, plus one small flash piece, leaving a zero balance.
What is the difference between a tattoo artist invoice and a receipt?
The invoice asks for payment of the $1,110.00 and gives a due date; the receipt confirms the money arrived and shows how it was paid. Many customers need both for their records.
Can I give a receipt for a deposit?
Yes. Issue a receipt for the amount received now and a second one when the balance is paid, both referring to the same job.