Reissuing Invoices - Correct and Resend with Ease

Made a mistake on an invoice? No problem. TimeNet Law gives you three fast ways to reissue an invoice while preserving the original for your records.

5 min Essential

Billing errors happen. A wrong rate, a missing entry, a typo in the description. The important thing is fixing it fast and sending a corrected version to your client. TimeNet Law makes reissuing invoices painless with three different methods, so you can use whichever fits your workflow.

When you reissue an invoice, the original is preserved in your records. The reissued version gets the same invoice number with a revision suffix, so both you and your client can track the correction clearly.

Method 1: From the Matter Window

This is the most common approach when you are already working inside a matter.

1

Open the Matter

Navigate to the matter that contains the invoice you need to correct.

2

Go to the Invoices Tab

Click the Invoices tab within the matter window to see all invoices for this matter.

3

Right-Click or Double-Click the Invoice

Find the invoice you need to reissue. Right-click it to open the context menu, or double-click to open it directly. Select Reissue from the menu.

4

Make Your Corrections

The invoice opens in edit mode with all the original data. Make your changes, then save and send.

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Screenshot: Matter window Invoices tab with right-click menu showing Reissue option

Method 2: From the Billing Center

Use this when you are reviewing invoices across multiple matters, or when you spot an error in the Billing Center's invoice list.

1

Open the Billing Center

Go to the Billing Center window and navigate to the Invoices panel.

2

Find the Invoice

Use the search, filters, or scroll to locate the invoice. You can search by invoice number, client name, or matter name.

3

Right-Click and Select Reissue Invoice

Right-click the invoice row and choose Reissue Invoice from the context menu.

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Screenshot: Billing Center Invoices panel with right-click menu showing Reissue Invoice

Method 3: From the Launchbar

The fastest method if you know the invoice number. No clicking, no navigating. Just type.

1

Open the Launchbar

Activate the Launchbar from anywhere in the app.

2

Type the Reissue Command

Type Reissue invoice followed by the invoice number.

Reissue invoice DMI-2219
3

Confirm and Edit

TimeNet Law finds the invoice, opens it for editing, and you are ready to make corrections.

Pro Tip

The Launchbar method is the fastest when a client calls and says "there's an issue with invoice DMI-2219." Just type the command and you are there in seconds.

How Revision Numbering Works

When you reissue an invoice, TimeNet Law handles the numbering automatically:

  • Original invoice: DMI-2219
  • First revision: DMI-2219-R1
  • Second revision: DMI-2219-R2 (if needed)

This makes it crystal clear to both your firm and your client which version is current. The original invoice is never deleted or overwritten. It stays in your records for audit purposes and compliance.

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Screenshot: Invoice list showing original invoice and reissued revision side by side

What You Can Change on a Reissued Invoice

When reissuing, you have full editing capability:

  • Add or remove time entries - Forgot an entry or need to remove one
  • Adjust rates or hours - Fix a billing rate or correct the time recorded
  • Update descriptions - Clarify or correct narrative descriptions
  • Modify expenses - Add missing expenses or correct amounts
  • Change dates - Fix date errors on individual entries
  • Update client information - Correct billing address or contact details
Pro Tip

If the correction is minor (like a typo in a description), reissuing is quick and painless. For significant changes that affect the total, always communicate with your client about why the invoice was reissued. A brief note goes a long way toward maintaining trust.

Quick Fix, Clean Records

Reissuing invoices in TimeNet Law is designed to be fast and transparent. Pick the method that suits the moment, make your corrections, and send the updated version. Your records stay clean, your client gets the right invoice, and everyone moves on.

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