Free demand letter

Demand what you're owed — in writing.

Tell GitLaw who owes you, how much, and what for. It drafts a formal US demand letter — certified-mail ready, with the paper trail small-claims courts expect. Free.

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The escalation path

Four steps, each one firmer. Click a step to read it.

Most invoices get paid at step two. Escalate only if they ignore you — every letter builds the paper trail a small-claims court will ask to see.

Previewing for [Client Name] · $4,800.00 for website design services

Example Company812 Fremont Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 [email protected] · (512) 555-0184

September 16, 2026

To: Accounts Payable [Client Name]

RE: DEMAND FOR PAYMENT — $4,800.00

To Whom It May Concern: This letter is a formal demand for payment of $4,800.00, due and owing to Example Company for website design services provided to [Client Name]. The amount is now 30 days past due, and our earlier reminder has gone unanswered. Demand is hereby made that you pay $4,800.00 in full within fourteen (14) days of the date of this letter. Late fees provided for in our agreement continue to accrue and will be added to any claim. This letter is sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. If payment is not received within fourteen (14) days, we intend to pursue the remedies available to us — including a claim in small-claims court — without further notice. If you dispute any part of this debt, notify us in writing within the same period.

Sincerely,Riley MorganRiley MorganOwner, Example Company
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What sending a demand letter usually involves

Unpaid work drains cash and hours you can't bill. A formal demand letter shows you're prepared to follow through — and it's the first thing a small-claims court asks about. Law firms charge hundreds for one; yours is free.

$249–600what attorneys charge for one demand letter
14–30 daysthe deadline a demand letter typically sets
50 stateshave small-claims courts you can use without a lawyer

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How it works

1

Tell it the facts

Who owes you, how much, and what for. Add the contract or invoice if you have them — GitLaw reads the payment terms for you.

2

Review your letter

A firm, factual demand letter built on your details — a clear deadline, stated consequences, and only the charges your contract actually provides.

3

Send it so it counts

Print and send by certified mail with return receipt, keep a copy in your workspace, and let GitLaw remind you when the deadline passes.

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Frequently asked questions

Often, yes. A written demand signals you're organised and prepared to file, which changes the maths for the other side. Many disputes settle at this stage — but there's no guarantee, which is why the letter sits inside an escalation path that ends court-ready.

Put it in writing. Make it count.

A demand letter with a deadline, consequences, and a court-ready paper trail — drafted from your facts, free.

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