Free demand for payment letter samples
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California
[Your name]
[Your address]
[Date]
Re: Demand for payment — [invoice or contract reference]
Dear [Name],
This letter is a formal demand for payment of [$amount], which became due on [due date] under [invoice or contract reference].
I delivered the work described in that agreement and have not received payment. My previous messages on [dates] have gone unanswered.
I request payment in full within 14 days of the date of this letter.
If payment is not received, I intend to file a claim in small claims court, which in California handles disputes up to $12,500, together with my filing costs.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
See the full California rules and deadline.
Florida
[Your name]
[Your address]
[Date]
Re: Demand for payment — [invoice or contract reference]
Dear [Name],
This letter is a formal demand for payment of [$amount], which became due on [due date] under [invoice or contract reference].
I delivered the work described in that agreement and have not received payment. My previous messages on [dates] have gone unanswered.
I request payment in full within 14 days of the date of this letter.
If payment is not received, I intend to file a claim in small claims court, which in Florida handles disputes up to $8,000, together with my filing costs.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
See the full Florida rules and deadline.
Texas
[Your name]
[Your address]
[Date]
Re: Demand for payment — [invoice or contract reference]
Dear [Name],
This letter is a formal demand for payment of [$amount], which became due on [due date] under [invoice or contract reference].
I delivered the work described in that agreement and have not received payment. My previous messages on [dates] have gone unanswered.
I request payment in full within 14 days of the date of this letter.
If payment is not received, I intend to file a claim in small claims court, which in Texas handles disputes up to $20,000, together with my filing costs.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
See the full Texas rules and deadline.
New York
[Your name]
[Your address]
[Date]
Re: Demand for payment — [invoice or contract reference]
Dear [Name],
This letter is a formal demand for payment of [$amount], which became due on [due date] under [invoice or contract reference].
I delivered the work described in that agreement and have not received payment. My previous messages on [dates] have gone unanswered.
I request payment in full within 14 days of the date of this letter.
If payment is not received, I intend to file a claim in small claims court, which in New York handles disputes up to $10,000, together with my filing costs.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
See the full New York rules and deadline.
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