Return and Damage Claim Form Template

A wholesale return and damage claim template for gift and lifestyle brands. Covers transit damage, defective product, shortages and resolution process.

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1. Order Details
2. Claim
3. Resolution
4. Internal Review
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Template Series · 11

Return & Damage Claim Form

Return / Damage Claim

Operations Form

Template Only · Requires Review Include your return and damage claim policy in your Wholesale Terms & Conditions before using this form. Ensure photo evidence requirements and timelines are pre-agreed with your accounts.

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01Claim Details

1.1. Order ReferenceRetailer / Account Name: ________________

Original Order Number: ________________

Invoice Number: ________________

Order Date: ________________ Delivery Date: ________________

1.2. Claim Type☐ Damaged in Transit ☐ Defective Product ☐ Wrong Item Shipped ☐ Shortage ☐ Other: ________________

02Affected Units

2.1. Item DetailSKU / Item: ________________ Units Claimed: ______ Wholesale Unit Price: $______ Total Claim Value: $______ Description of Issue: ________________

2.2. Evidence☐ Photos attached ☐ Carrier damage report attached ☐ Units being held for inspection ☐ Units already disposed

03Resolution Requested

3.1. Requested Outcome☐ Credit memo against next order ☐ Replacement units ☐ Refund ☐ Other: ________________

3.2. Return AuthorizationReturn of affected units: ☐ Required before resolution ☐ Not required, units may be destroyed or donated

Return Authorization Number (if applicable): ________________

Return Ship-To Address: ________________

04Brand Response (Internal Use)

4.1. Claim Reviewed ByReviewed by: ________________ Date: ________________

4.2. Decision☐ Approved in full ☐ Approved in part ☐ Declined

Approved Amount / Units: ________________

Resolution Method: ________________

Notes: ________________

Authorized. Return Brand

Name · Title · Date

Acknowledged. Recipient

Name · Title · Date

Fill in the template

brand
recipient
date
account
order-no
invoice-no
order-date
delivery-date
issue-other
sku
units
unit-price
claim-value
issue-desc
resolution-other
ra-number
ship-to
reviewed-by
review-date
approved-amount
resolution-method
review-notes

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