| Cover | Feb. 27, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 27, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36479 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VERITIV CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001599489 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-3234977 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1000 Abernathy Road NE |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Building 400 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | Suite 1700 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Atlanta |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30328 |
| City Area Code | 770 |
| Local Phone Number | 391-8200 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | VRTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
