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Deposit receipt checklist
Before you sign or hand over a non-refundable deposit for CDL training — force a written receipt trail. Not legal advice. Independent — not FMCSA.
Must have on paper / email before paying
- □ Legal business name + training address that matches FMCSA TPR search: ______________________________
- □ Amount of this payment $__________ · Method: □ Card □ Cash □ Check □ Other __________
- □ What this payment is for (quote line items): ______________________________
- □ Refundable? □ Yes until date __________ □ Partial □ Non-refundable — policy attached □
- □ Receipt / confirmation number: __________ · Date/time __________ · Staff name __________
- □ Itemized quote total still matches? Quote date __________ · Quote total $__________ · This payment $__________
- □ TPR status re-checked today: □ Active □ Under review □ Removed · Screenshot □ · calendar card
- □ I still have a copy of the quote + this receipt in my email/files before I leave the desk.
Stop / pause if…
- They refuse a written receipt or say “corporate can’t print one today.”
- Registry shows Under review / Removed — use the status letter.
- The amount exceeds the written quote without a new itemized change order.
Next: before you pay · decision log · red flags.
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