Collection Letters

The following are some sample collection letters you can use for debtors who are not paying you for the products or services you have provided. The following demand letters are meant to be sent out sequentially, every 30 days or less.

1st Letter

[Debtor's name]
[Street address]
[City, state zip]

[Month day, year]

Re: [Account balance]
[Account number]

Dear [debtor]:

This is a reminder that your account of $________ was overdue as of _____________, ____. Please play this account promptly. If you have already put the check in the mail, we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your payment.

Sincerely,

2nd Letter

[Debtor's name]
[Street address]
[City, state zip]

[Month day, year]

Re: [account balance]
[account number]

Dear [debtor]:

This is the second reminder that you owe us $_________. Please pay this account promptly. We would like to continue doing business with you, but we need your cooperation and payment to do so.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

3rd Letter

[Debtor's name]
[Street address]
[City, state zip]

[Month day, year]

Re: [account balance]
[account number]

Dear [debtor]:

This is your final reminder that your account of $__________ is past due. It has been past due since ___________,____. If payment is not received by ______,____, we will have no alternative but to turn your account over to a [lawyer or collection agency] for collection.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

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