Free consignment note.
Mandatory above €150.
In Spain, if you contract the transport with whoever performs it and the shipment costs more than €150, the carta de porte (consignment note) is mandatory for each shipment (art. 10 bis of Law 15/2009). Cofactu checks that it carries what the law requires, numbers it and gives you the PDF with the three copies to sign. €0, unlimited, no card.
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Does your shipment need a consignment note? ↓
Does your shipment need a consignment note?
For guidance only. It does not replace the analysis of exemptions from the control document (removals, transport that needs no authorisation, etc.).
When is a consignment note mandatory?
It is mandatory for each shipment when the contract is made with the carrier that performs the transport and the price exceeds 150 euros, except for transport exempt from the control document (art. 10 bis of Law 15/2009). Outside that case, either party can demand it (art. 10). It must state the price and expenses and be kept for at least one year.
What a consignment note
must contain.
Cofactu does not let you issue if a mandatory mention is missing: it tells you which one and where.
| Mention | Example |
|---|---|
| Place and date of issue | Valladolid, 15/10/2026 |
| Shipper: name and address | Distribuciones Norte SL · Polígono Sur, Valladolid |
| Carrier: name and address | Transportes Ríos SL · Calle Mayor 1, Madrid |
| Place and date the goods are received | Polígono Sur, unit 4 · 15/10/2026 |
| Place and expected date of delivery | Av. de Levante 9, Valencia · 16/10/2026 |
| Consignee: name and address | Almacenes Este SA · Valencia |
| Nature of the goods, packages, marks and packaging | Tinned food on a pallet · 12 packages · euro pallet |
| Gross weight or quantity expressed otherwise | 8,400 kg gross |
| Dangerous goods, if any | ADR designation (UN number, class, group) |
| Price of the transport and expenses | €640.00 + toll €18.40 · carriage paid |
| Instructions for administrative formalities | Hand over the stamped delivery note at reception |
Fill in, issue, sign.
And correct without deleting.
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Fill in the draft
Your company already appears as the carrier. Add the shipper, consignee, goods and price; the "missing" list empties as you go.
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Issue it with a number
Sequential number per year (CP-2026-000001) and a final PDF with the fingerprint of its content. An issued note no longer changes.
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Print and sign
Three copies with their boxes: shipper and carrier sign at loading, the consignee at receipt, with any reservations.
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Correct with history
If there is a mistake, another note is issued that cancels the previous one in the same step. Both stay, with the reason.
Consignment note, DeCA and CMR.
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| What it is for | When | Format | In Cofactu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Consignment note | What it is forProves the transport contract between shipper and carrier | WhenPer shipment if you contract with whoever does the transport and the price is over €150; and always when a party asks for it | FormatPaper, or electronic if the parties agree; three copies | In CofactuFree and unlimited on every plan |
 DeCA | What it is forAdministrative control of road transport | WhenIn transport subject to authorisation, with exemptions | FormatElectronic PDF with QR code from 5 October 2026 | In CofactuFree and unlimited on every plan |
 CMR | What it is forInternational road transport contract | WhenWhen origin and destination are in different countries and one of them is a party to the CMR Convention | FormatPaper, or e-CMR with an electronic procedure | In CofactuCMR on paper; e-CMR in pilot |
Consignment note, with no small print.
What people ask before issuing the first one.
What is a carta de porte (consignment note) in Spain?
The carta de porte is the document that proves the contract for the road transport of goods between the shipper and the carrier. It records the parties, the places and dates of pick-up and delivery, the goods, the price and the instructions. It is regulated by Law 15/2009 on the contract of domestic road transport of goods, articles 10 to 15.
When is a consignment note mandatory in Spain?
For each shipment when the contract is made with the carrier that performs the transport and the price exceeds 150 euros (art. 10 bis of Law 15/2009), except for transport exempt from the control document. In addition, either party can always demand it (art. 10).
Who issues the consignment note?
The shipper or the carrier issues it with the contract data, and both sign it. In Cofactu either of them can issue it: the document comes out with a number and three copies, one for the shipper, one for the carrier and one that travels with the goods to the consignee.
How many copies does it have and who signs them?
Three: for the shipper, the carrier and the consignee. Shipper and carrier sign at loading; the consignee signs the receipt and notes any reservations. The Cofactu PDF comes with the three copies and their signature boxes.
How long must it be kept?
At least one year, under art. 10 bis of Law 15/2009. Cofactu keeps the issued PDF with its fingerprint, so you can download exactly the same document whenever you need it.
Does the consignment note replace the DeCA?
No. They are different documents: the carta de porte proves the contract and the DeCA is the administrative control document, which from 5 October 2026 must be electronic with a QR code. Cofactu issues both for free.
Is it the same as the CMR?
No. The CMR is the consignment note for international road transport and is governed by the CMR Convention. The carta de porte on this page is the one for domestic transport within Spain, regulated by Law 15/2009.
What if the price does not cover the cost of the transport?
Art. 10 bis requires the price to cover the carrier's actual costs. If you declare the cost of the transport and the price does not cover it, Cofactu warns you and asks for express confirmation before issuing.
Can I correct a consignment note once issued?
Yes. An issued note is not edited: it is corrected by issuing another one with a new number that cancels the previous one in the same step. Both stay in the history, with the reason.
Is it free?
Yes. Issuing consignment notes is free and unlimited on Cofactu Free: €0, no card and no end date. What you pay for is generating it from the services of the Cofactu Logistics TMS.
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