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Work & career
- Employment Verification LetterConfirm an employee's job title, start date and pay with a clear employment verification letter. Fill it in, preview free, download PDF and Word.
- Job Offer LetterMake a professional job offer letter with title, start date, pay, location and a response deadline. Fill in the free template, download PDF or Word.
- Leave of Absence LetterRequest medical, maternity, bereavement, personal leave or a sabbatical with a clear leave of absence letter. Free template, PDF and Word.
- Letter of IntentWrite a professional letter of intent for a job, graduate program, scholarship or non-binding business purchase. Free template, PDF and Word.
- Letter of InterestWrite a letter of interest to ask about job openings at a company you admire, even if nothing is posted. Free template, PDF and Word.
- Raise Request LetterAsk for a raise with a clear, professional salary increase letter that sets out your results and the pay you're requesting. Free template.
- Resignation LetterWrite a short, professional letter of resignation in minutes. Answer a few questions, preview your resignation letter free, then download PDF and Word.
- Retirement LetterAnnounce your retirement to your employer with a warm, professional letter. Answer a few questions, preview it free, then download PDF and Word.
- Termination LetterWrite a clear, professional termination letter with the end date, reason, final pay and benefits details. Free template, preview and download today.
- Thank You Letter After InterviewWrite a thank you letter after an interview that recalls what you discussed and why you're a fit. Free template for letters and emails.
- Two Weeks Notice LetterGive your two weeks notice the professional way. Answer a few questions, preview your two weeks notice letter free, then download PDF and Word.
- Warning Letter to EmployeeWrite a clear warning letter to an employee about attendance, performance or conduct, with expectations and a review date. Free template.
References & recommendations
- Character Reference LetterWrite an honest, specific character reference letter for court, immigration, custody, a job or an apartment. Preview it free, then download PDF and Word.
- Letter of RecommendationWrite a strong letter of recommendation for a job, school, scholarship or more. Answer a few questions, preview it free, then download PDF and Word.
- Letter of SupportWrite a persuasive letter of support for a grant, project, immigration case or a friend's application. Preview it free, then download PDF and Word.
- Reference LetterWrite a clear reference letter confirming someone's work, reliability or character for an employer, landlord or school. Preview free, then download.
Housing
- Eviction NoticeLandlords: write a clear pay-or-quit, lease violation or end-of-tenancy notice. Enter your state's notice period, preview free, then download.51 state versions
- Landlord Reference LetterFree landlord reference letter template. Confirm a tenant's rental dates, rent and payment history for a new landlord. Preview free, then download.
- Late Rent NoticeFree late rent notice template for landlords. Send a clear, friendly reminder about past-due rent and any late fee before it becomes a bigger problem.
- Lease Termination LetterFree lease termination letter template for tenants and landlords: non-renewal, early termination, military orders or job relocation. Preview free.
- Notice to VacateFree notice to vacate template for tenants, landlords and roommates. Set the move-out date and notice period, preview free, then download.
- Rent Increase NoticeFree rent increase notice template for landlords. Show the current rent, new rent and effective date in a clear letter. Preview free, then download.
- Security Deposit Demand LetterWrite a firm, polite security deposit demand letter in minutes. Answer a few questions, preview your letter free, then download a clean PDF and Word copy.51 state versions
Money & credit
- Credit Dispute LetterDispute an error on your credit report with a clear letter to Equifax, Experian or TransUnion. Answer a few questions and preview your letter free.
- Debt Validation LetterMake a debt collector prove you owe it. Free debt validation letter template citing the FDCPA — answer a few questions and preview your letter instantly.
- Demand Letter for PaymentWrite a firm demand letter for payment of an unpaid invoice, loan or bounced check. Answer a few questions, preview free, then download PDF and Word.
- Goodwill LetterAsk your lender, as a courtesy, to remove a late payment from your credit reports. Write a sincere goodwill letter, preview it free, then download.
- Hardship LetterExplain a job loss, illness or other setback to your lender or servicer and ask for help. Write a clear hardship letter, preview it free, then download.
- Letter of ExplanationYour lender asked for a letter of explanation? Explain credit inquiries, late payments, deposits or job gaps clearly. Preview it free, then download.
- Pay for Delete LetterOffer a collection agency payment in exchange for deleting the account from your credit reports. Get the deal in writing first. Preview it free.
- Proof of Income LetterWrite a proof of income letter for yourself or an employee: job, start date and pay, clearly stated. Preview it free, then download.
Tickets & courts
- Jury Duty Excuse LetterAsk to be excused from jury duty or postpone your service with a clear, respectful letter to the court. Preview it free, then download PDF and Word.
- Letter to a JudgeWrite a clear, respectful letter to a judge about your own case or someone you care about, before sentencing or a hearing. Preview free, download PDF and Word.
- Parking Ticket Appeal LetterFight an unfair parking ticket with a clear, polite written appeal. Answer a few questions, preview your letter free, then download a clean PDF and Word copy.25 city versions
Personal & business
- Apology LetterWrite a sincere apology letter or letter of apology to a boss, customer, teacher, friend or neighbor. Preview it free, then download PDF and Word.
- Appeal LetterAppeal a denied claim, a dismissal, a termination or another decision with a clear, respectful letter. Preview your appeal letter free, then download.
- Cease and Desist LetterWrite a clear cease and desist letter for harassment, defamation or unauthorized use of your content. Preview it free, then download PDF and Word.
- Demand LetterFree demand letter template for money owed, returned property, repairs or a broken promise. Answer a few questions, preview free, download PDF and Word.