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United States · checked What HHS says about sign-in sheets

HHS (HIPAA): Health care providers may use sign-in sheets if the details shown are limited, e.g. no reason for the visit. HHS HIPAA FAQ 199

Summary, not legal advice. Full details below

The sheet

The sheet

Leave the date empty to write it on each sheet by hand.

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Columns

Columns

Rename, widen, move or remove any column, or add your own (up to 8). Ask only for what you need: everyone who signs can see the lines above theirs.

Names to print

Names to print (opt.)

The names go in the first column, one per row; people sign beside their own name. You can paste a list from a spreadsheet. Leave it empty for a blank sheet.

Printing

Printing

Wording: change the title and labels

Each box shows the words printed now. Rewrite any of them; an empty box goes back to the standard wording. Column headings are changed in Columns above, or by clicking them on the sheet.

Finished? Print or save your sign-in sheet

Print at 100% (“Actual size”), not “Fit to page”, so every row keeps its height.

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Preview

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Layout

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Notice: Generated via SnapPaperwork. For your own events and premises. Do not sign other people in, or use a sign-in sheet to collect details you do not need.

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How to make a visitor sign in sheet

  1. Add your name and logo

    Your business, school or office name, your logo and a short note such as “Please sign in at reception”. They print at the top of every page.

  2. Check the columns

    It starts with Name, Company, Visiting, Time in, Time out and Signature. Rename, widen, move or remove any column, or add one such as “Badge no.”.

  3. Print a stack

    Choose the row height and how many pages you need, print, and keep the sheets on a clipboard at the front desk.

Why keep a visitor log

  • You know who is in the building, which matters most in an emergency or evacuation.
  • Time in and time out show when a visitor came and left.
  • Staff know who a visitor is there to see.
  • Badge numbers in a column show which badges have not come back.

Privacy at the front desk

Ask only for what you need, and remember that everyone who signs in can read the names above. Health care providers may use sign-in sheets, but should limit what is on them: the US Department of Health and Human Services gives the example of not asking for the reason for the visit (HIPAA FAQ 199).

Keep finished sheets somewhere private, and keep or shred them according to your own policy.

Tips

  • Print a few pages at a time and put a pen on a string by the clipboard.
  • Pair the sheet with numbered visitor badges and a “Badge no.” column.
  • At the end of the day, check that everyone who signed in has signed out.

Checked in October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Rules differ from place to place and change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What should a visitor sign in sheet include?

The visitor’s name, their company, who they are visiting, the time they arrive and leave, and a signature. Add a badge number if you hand out badges.

Can I use it at a school or a doctor’s office?

Yes. Rename the columns to suit, for example “Student or class” at a school. At a health care practice, keep the sheet to what you need and do not ask for the reason for the visit.

How long should I keep visitor logs?

There is no single rule. Follow your own policy, any rules for your type of business, and keep the sheets private.

Can I add my logo?

Yes. Your logo, name and a short note print at the top of every page.

Can I print it blank?

Yes. Leave the date empty for a line to write on, choose the number of pages and print.

Is this visitor sign in sheet free?

Yes. It is free, needs no account and adds no watermark. Nothing you type is uploaded.