Definition. Any official form that you are legally bound to use for a given business document. They are numbered sequentially, so that each has its own individual number (see Official Document Number ).

What are pre numbered documents?

Pre-numbered Documents. Pre-numbered forms are used for all important documents such as purchase orders, receiving reports, invoices and checks. This is a sure way to prevent unauthorized use of bank accounts and tip off if a check were stolen from your checkbook.

Why documents should be Prenumbered?

The use of prenumbered documents provides assurance that all sales are recorded. If a form is not prenumbered, an order can be prepared, and the employee can then take the money without ringing the order into the cash register, leaving no record of the sale.