Free shift sign-in sheet (printable)
A printable sign-in/sign-out sheet with space for employee signatures. Perfect for businesses that need a paper-based system to track when staff arrive and leave. Print, post, and collect signatures.
Shift sign-in sheet
Excel format (.xlsx) - Printable
No signup required. Works with Excel and Google Sheets.
What's in this template
A simple printable sign-in layout
Employee name
Full name of each staff member
Date
The date of the shift
Start time
Clock-in time (signed by employee)
Finish time
Clock-out time (signed by employee)
Signature
Employee signature for verification
Notes
Manager notes or comments
How sign-in works
Post the printed sheet near the entrance or break room. Staff write their name, date, start time, and sign. At the end of shift, they add finish time and sign again.
| Employee | Date | Start | Finish | Signature | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jones | 20/01 | 9:00am | 5:30pm | SJ | - |
| James Smith | 20/01 | 2:00pm | 10:00pm | JS | Late start - traffic |
How to use this template
Get started in four simple steps
Download & print
Get the Excel file and print it
Post at workplace
Put near entrance or break room
Staff sign in/out
Employees record times & sign
Collect & file
Store for payroll and records
Who uses this template
Ideal for businesses needing paper-based time tracking
Template disclaimer
This template tracks time and attendance only. It does not calculate wages, penalties, or entitlements. For automated calculations and compliance support, use time and attendance software.
When paper stops working
Paper sign-in sheets work for small teams. But as you grow, deciphering handwriting, chasing missing signatures, and manually entering data becomes painful. For digital clock-ins with photo verification and GPS, try time and attendance software.
Explore time & attendance softwareSign-in sheet FAQ
- Yes, this template is designed for printing. Print it out and have staff sign in/out manually with their signatures. You can also use it digitally in Excel.
- Signatures provide verification that employees recorded their own times. This creates accountability and a record that can be referenced if there are disputes about hours worked.
- No, this template tracks sign-in/sign-out times only. It does not calculate wages, penalties, or entitlements. For automated pay calculations, consider time and attendance software.
- Yes, simply add a new row for each shift. One employee can have multiple rows if they work split shifts or multiple days.
- Keep completed paper sheets filed by date for at least 7 years (Australian record-keeping requirements). Consider scanning them for digital backup.
Ready to track sign-ins?
Download the template now, print it, and start collecting signatures.
Disclaimer
This template tracks time and attendance only. It does not calculate wages, penalties, or entitlements. RosterElf Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any loss arising from reliance on this template. For automated calculations and compliance support, use time and attendance software.