Multiple forms created from one submission

We're taking entries for a show via Jotform, where they are directed to pay per entry, and each unique submission gets a number - which is their number for the show.

However, some companies have multiple entries, and we'd love it if we could accept the multiple entries on one form, with one set of contact details, and have each of them assigned a separate submission number - and get charged for the number of entries.

Is this possible?

Thanks

Hi,

Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. I'm an AI assistant. I'll do my best to help you until someone from the support team is available.

Yes, it is possible to accept multiple entries on one form with one set of contact details and assign each entry a separate submission number while charging accordingly. You can achieve this by using a configurable list or a repeatable section in your form where users can add multiple entries. Then, you can set up calculations or payment integrations to charge based on the number of entries submitted.

Let me know if you need guidance on setting this up.

Give it a try and let us know how it goes.

Yes please I would appreciate the guidance.

Hi,

Let me walk you through setting this up:

1. Add a Configurable List or Repeatable Section to your form so users can enter multiple entries with one set of contact details.
2. Use calculation fields to count the number of entries submitted.
3. Integrate a payment field that multiplies the entry fee by the number of entries to charge accordingly.

If you want, I can provide detailed steps for each part.

How does the configurable list or repeatable section create individual submissions from the one form?

Hi,

The configurable list or repeatable section allows multiple entries within one form submission, but it does not create separate submissions for each entry. Instead, all entries are saved as part of a single submission.

If you need each entry to be a separate submission with its own submission number, this setup won't automatically do that. You would need to handle multiple submissions or use integrations/workflows to split entries after submission.

Let me know if you want help with alternative solutions.

Yes we need it to create separate submissions - we need the alternative solution.

Hi,

To create separate submissions for each entry with one set of contact details, you can use a workaround like:

1. Use a form with a payment integration that charges per entry.
2. Set up an automation or integration (e.g., with Zapier or Integromat) to split the entries into separate submissions after the main form is submitted.
3. Alternatively, ask users to submit the form multiple times for each entry.

If you want, I can guide you on setting up these integrations.

I would appreciate the automation, though don't wish to use third party integration

Hi,

Without third-party integrations, automating separate submissions from one form is limited in Jotform. One option is to design your form to collect multiple entries but treat them as one submission with multiple records inside.

Alternatively, you can use Jotform's Approvals feature to route each entry for individual processing, but this won't create separate submission numbers automatically.

If separate submission numbers per entry are essential, multiple form submissions or external automation might be necessary.

Hi, hoping this could also be helpful :

1. Use the "Input Table" or Repeatable Section for Entry Details

Use Jotform's Configurable List widget, Input Table, or the Dynamic Fields (Repeater) widgets (via the Jotform Store builder or 3rd-party widgets) to allow multiple entries in one submission.

Each row would be an individual show entry with whatever fields you need (e.g., Animal Name, Category, Age, etc.).

2. Count the Number of Entries Dynamically

Use a Form Calculation widget or conditional logic to count the number of entries and multiply it by the entry fee (e.g., 3 entries × $20 = $60 total).

3. Charge Based on Entry Count

• Add a Payment field (like Stripe, PayPal, Square, etc.).
• Link the total amount calculated from the number of entries to the payment field.

Example:

Form Calculation: Number of Entries × $Entry Fee

Pass this value into the payment amount using "User Defined Amount" in the Payment Settings.

4. Assign Unique Numbers to Each Entry

Jotform doesn’t auto-generate multiple unique IDs within a single submission, but here are workarounds:

Option A: Manual Labeling

You could label each entry as "Entry #1", "Entry #2", etc., and assign a submission number to the overall form. Then your team can assign sub-numbers later (e.g., Submission #102 → Entries 102A, 102B).

Option B: Split After Submission via Tables

Use Jotform Tables or Google Sheets integration to automatically:

• Parse each individual entry from the Configurable List
• Assign them a unique number (e.g., with a script or manual column)
• This works well for processing and assigning entry IDs post-submission.

Thank you,

Okay - two things - how can this happen?

2. Count the Number of Entries Dynamically

Use a Form Calculation widget or conditional logic to count the number of entries and multiply it by the entry fee (e.g., 3 entries × $20 = $60 total).

Secondly, is there any way to have a photo upload section in the configurable list?

Thanks

Adam H

Hi Adam,

Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. We can automatically assign a unique ID for each submission, and charge them through your form easily. We can do that with the use of the Unique ID widget and the Product List with a payment integration option.

As for your second requirement, I understand you'd like to be able to have multiple entries with each having a generated unique ID, that can charged them for each entry. Unfortunately, the ID can't be generated automatically with multiple "entries" in a single submission, even with the use of the Configurable List widget. Using File Upload fields is not possible in the Configurable List widget as well.

Can you share a bit more details on the flow that you have? For example, does each company already have their own numbers? Do you have a database of your company list? How would you like your form to work from start to its submission? This will allow us to understand your flow exactly and see any other workaround available.

After we hear back from you, we’ll have a better idea of what’s going on and how to help.