Offline data entry services that turn paper into clean files Claims, leases, tax forms and ledgers, keyed and checked before they reach you
Offline data entry for records no system can read Paper, scans and old files, keyed into the format you work in
How our offline data capture works Five steps, from the first box of paper to the file you load
- Before the first batchAgree the fieldsWe write the guide with your team: each field, its format and what counts as unreadable.
- Sample batchTest it on your recordsWe key a sample of your paper, and you check it against the originals.
- Every batchKey it twiceAgents make one pass and a second pass runs on its own, then the two are compared.
- Every batchPeople settle the differencesA trained reviewer reads the original for every field where the passes disagree.
- Every batchSign off and deliverThe batch owner checks a sample, signs off, and sends the file in your format.
When offline data entry services are the right fit And when you need your data keyed straight into a live system
A good fit when
- Your records are on paper, in boxes, or in scans nobody has typed up
- You need a spreadsheet or database file, not entries in a live system
- The records hold personal details that should stay off shared drives
Look elsewhere when
- The data has to go straight into your CRM or ERP: see online data entry
- You want the paper archive scanned and searchable: see document digitization
- You only need a few dozen records typed once
Our offline data entry services in detail The records we key most often, and what you get back
Paper to digital data entry
Many businesses still hold years of records on paper: ledgers, registers, files of signed forms and printed reports. We key them into a spreadsheet or database so your team can sort, search and report on them.
You send the paper to a scanning partner or scan it yourself, and we work from the images. Nothing has to be connected to your systems for the work to start.
Offline entry of insurance claims, leases and tax forms
Insurance claims, property leases and tax forms each carry their own fields and rules. The guide we write with you names every field, the format it takes, and what to do when it's blank or crossed out.
- Insurance claims and supporting documents
- Property leases and rent rolls
- Tax forms and payroll records
- Medical records, keyed under your access rules
Offline data capture of invoices, receipts and bills of lading
Invoices, receipts, bills and bills of lading arrive as paper or faxed copies. We capture the header fields and every line, check the totals add up, and flag any document where they don't.
Business cards, mailing lists and subscriptions
Business cards from an event, a mailing list on printed labels, or subscription forms from a direct mail campaign all end up as one clean contact file. Each contact is split into name, company, title, address and phone fields, ready to import into your CRM.
Excel and Word data entry
Some work only needs a well-built spreadsheet or a typed document. We key data into Excel with the columns, formats and checks you ask for, and type handwritten or printed pages into Word with the original layout kept.
Double entry for the fields that matter
For amounts, dates and account numbers, one pass isn't enough. Each record is keyed twice by passes that don't see each other, and every field where they disagree goes to a person who reads the original.
The batch owner then checks a sample of the agreed fields too, so a mistake both passes made still gets caught.
Questions about offline data entry services What buyers ask us before they send the first box
What is offline data entry?
Offline data entry is keying information from paper or from files that aren't connected to any system, such as scans, old spreadsheets and printed reports. The result is a file you keep or load, such as an Excel sheet, a CSV or a database.
What is the difference between online and offline data entry?
Online data entry keys data straight into a live web system, such as your CRM or a supplier portal. Offline data entry works from paper or files and hands you back a finished file, so nothing has to be connected while the work runs.
How do you keep offline data entry accurate?
The fields that matter are keyed twice, and a person reads the original wherever the two entries differ. The batch owner checks a sample before the file ships, and each correction becomes an example the agents learn from.
Can you work from paper that can't leave our building?
Yes. You scan the paper where it is, or have a scanning partner near you do it, and we work only from the images. You choose how we receive them, such as a secure transfer folder or a VPN into your network.
How much do offline data entry services cost?
Damco prices offline data entry per record or per field, not per hour. We quote after the sample batch, once we both know how dense your pages are and how many fields need a person.
Tell us what's in the boxes
Describe the records and the file you need, and we'll show you how we'd key the first batch.