--- title: How to Check Out a Vehicle description: Steps to process a checkout and create a rental contract from an existing reservation. --- [Skip to content](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/-how-to-check-out-a-reservation#main-content) [Contact us](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Submit a request](https://help.rentworksplus.com/tickets-view?hsLang=en) [![rentworks-bluebird-ars-logo-light](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rentworks-bluebird-ars-logo-light.png?width=249&height=60&name=rentworks-bluebird-ars-logo-light.png)](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/kb-tickets/new) - [Submit a request](https://help.rentworksplus.com/tickets-view) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [RentWorks Plus](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb?hsLang=en) 2. [Counter Operations](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/counter-operations?hsLang=en) # How to Check Out a Vehicle ## Steps to process a vehicle checkout and create a rental contract from an existing reservation. ##### Navigate to Checkout **1.** From the sidebar, select **Counter**, then click **Checkout**. ![checkout-01-1](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Checkout-images/checkout-01-1.webp?width=644&height=482&name=checkout-01-1.webp) ##### Find the reservation **2.** The **Check Out** screen shows today's reservations. Search by RA number, customer name, or unit number to find a specific reservation, then click it to open the checkout wizard. ![checkout-02](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Checkout-images/checkout-02.webp?width=670&height=341&name=checkout-02.webp) ##### Review driver information **3.** On the **Drivers** step, confirm the primary driver's details. Use **Select Additional Driver** or **Add Additional Driver** if needed, then click **Vehicle & Dates** to continue. ![checkout-03-1](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Checkout-images/checkout-03-1.webp?width=670&height=382&name=checkout-03-1.webp) ##### Set vehicle readings and reservation details **4.** Confirm the selected vehicle. Enter the **Odometer Out** reading and set the **Fuel Level Out** slider to match the current fuel level. Expand **Equipment** to add any rental equipment. ![checkout-04-1](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Checkout-images/checkout-04-1.webp?width=670&height=416&name=checkout-04-1.webp) **5.** Expand **Reservation Details** to set a **Rental Reason**, **Source of Business**, **Referral Number**, or **PO Number** if required. Click **Rate & Charges** to continue. ![checkout-05-1](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Checkout-images/checkout-05-1.webp?width=670&height=245&name=checkout-05-1.webp) ##### Review rate and charges **6.** Confirm the rate plan and review any miscellaneous charges already applied. Add additional charges as needed by clicking **Add** next to each charge. Click **Go to Review** to continue. ![checkout-06-1](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Checkout-images/checkout-06-1.webp?width=670&height=392&name=checkout-06-1.webp) ##### Submit the contract **7.** Review the **Contract Review** summary — driver, vehicle, pickup and return dates, and charges. When everything is correct, click **Submit Contract**. ![checkout-07-1](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Checkout-images/checkout-07-1.webp?width=670&height=387&name=checkout-07-1.webp) ##### Deliver the contract **8.** The contract is created and confirmed. On the **Print & Email Contract** screen, confirm the customer's email and click **Email**, **Download PDF**, or **Email & Download** to deliver the agreement. ![checkout-08-1](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/Checkout-images/checkout-08-1.webp?width=670&height=225&name=checkout-08-1.webp)   - [FAQs & Troubleshooting](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/faqs-troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [Reports](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/reports?hsLang=en) - [Support](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/support?hsLang=en) - [Counter Operations](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/counter-operations?hsLang=en) - [Customer Management](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/customer-management?hsLang=en) - [Vehicles & Fleet](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/vehicles-fleet?hsLang=en) - [Claims & Financials](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/claims-financials?hsLang=en) - [Settings & Administration](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/settings-administration?hsLang=en) - [Reservation Plugin](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/reservation-plugin?hsLang=en) - [E-Signature in RentWorks Plus](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/e-signature-in-rentworks-plus?hsLang=en) - [Install Desktop & Mobile App](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/install-desktop-mobile-app?hsLang=en) - [Payments](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/payments?hsLang=en) - [Getting Started](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/getting-started?hsLang=en) [![rentworks-bluebird-ars-logo-light](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rentworks-bluebird-ars-logo-light.png?width=290&height=70&name=rentworks-bluebird-ars-logo-light.png "rentworks-bluebird-ars-logo-light")](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb?hsLang=en) [mailto:help@rentworksplus.com](mailto:help@rentworksplus.com) Copyright © 2026, ## Driven by experience. 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