Cease and Desist Letter
A cease and desist letter in four versions, because the legal basis differs entirely. Against a debt collector it exercises the statutory right to stop communication under 15 U.S.C. § 1692c(c) and, where the thirty-day window is still open, disputes the debt and demands verification under § 1692g(b) — which requires collection to stop until the collector mails verification. Against harassment it creates the documented record that a court or the police will later ask for. Against defamation it identifies each false statement of fact and demands retraction, while the wizard warns about the defences — truth, opinion, privilege — and about anti-SLAPP statutes that can leave an aggressive claimant paying the other side's fees. Against infringement it sets out the right relied on and demands specific relief, with warnings about the liability a baseless demand creates. In every version the letter threatens civil action only.
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What you'll be asked
01Parties
Your full name · Are you writing as an individual or a business? · Business name · Your mailing address · Name of the person or company · Their mailing address · Your state
02What is happening
What do you want stopped? · What has happened — with dates · Account or reference number, and the amount claimed · Date of the collector's first written contact with you · What do you want? · The false statements — quote them, with where and when they were made · Which right are you relying on? · Details of the right and of the infringing use
03Demand & Delivery
What exactly must they do or stop doing? · Days to comply · Date of this letter · What will you do if they do not comply? · How will you send it?
Frequently asked questions
Is this Cease and Desist Letter valid under U.S. law?
Yes. This document is drafted for U.S. law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 20 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 20 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.