The IOD is the Information of Delivery. It is not the official delivery notification, such as an POD.  It is normally the act of sharing the date and time of delivery and the name and title of the person who received the item and inspected the Freight bill. This is normally softcopy information. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official legal or full definition. Also when pursuing a specific transaction you are encouraged to conduct your own due diligence and to consult legal counsel as appropriate.