AA / NA Sponsor Verification Letter Template

[Sponsor Full Name]
[Optional: AA / NA Home Group Name]
[Street Address or P.O. Box]
[City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

[Date]

[Name of Court / Probation Department / Program / Agency]
Attn: [Judge’s Name / Probation Officer / Case Manager / Program Coordinator]
[Street Address]
[City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code]

1. Introduction and Identification

Re: AA / NA Sponsor Verification for [Sponsee’s Full Name]

To Whom It May Concern,

My name is [Sponsor Full Name], and I am an active member of [Alcoholics Anonymous / Narcotics Anonymous / Other 12-Step Fellowship] in [City, State/Province]. I am writing this letter to verify that I sponsor [Sponsee’s Full Name] and to provide general information about [his/her/their] participation in recovery meetings and work with me as a sponsor.

2. Sponsorship Relationship and Timeframe

I have been sponsoring [Sponsee’s Full Name] since approximately [Month, Year]. During this time, we have had regular contact through [in-person meetings / phone calls / text messages / online meetings] and have discussed [his/her/their] recovery, the 12 steps, and practical ways to maintain sobriety.

3. Meeting Attendance and Participation

Based on my personal knowledge and contact with [Sponsee’s Name], it is my understanding that:

• [He/She/They] has been attending [AA / NA / other 12-step] meetings on a regular basis, generally about [number] times per [week/month].

• The meetings [he/she/they] attends include [open/closed] meetings in [City/Area], and in some cases online meetings when appropriate.

• [He/She/They] participates appropriately in meetings, listens to others, and shares about [his/her/their] own recovery when comfortable.

While I do not keep a detailed attendance log as part of sponsorship, my ongoing contact with [Sponsee’s Name] and our regular discussions give me a reasonable basis to state that [he/she/they] is actively involved in 12-step recovery.

4. Recovery Efforts and Progress

In my experience as [Sponsee’s Name]’s sponsor, I have observed that:

• [He/She/They] has shown willingness to work the 12 steps and to be honest about challenges in recovery.

• [He/She/They] has taken steps to change people, places, and situations that could put sobriety at risk.

• [He/She/They] has sought guidance and support when facing difficult situations rather than trying to handle everything alone.

• [Optional: “To my knowledge, [he/she/they] has maintained sobriety since [Date], based on what [he/she/they] has shared with me and my observations.”]

As with all recovery, progress is ongoing, but I have seen genuine effort from [Sponsee’s Name] to build a sober, responsible way of living.

5. Sponsor’s Opinion and Support

From my perspective as a sponsor, [Sponsee’s Full Name] is taking [his/her/their] recovery seriously and is making a sincere effort to follow the principles of the 12-step program. I believe that continued participation in AA / NA, ongoing sponsorship, and compliance with any court, probation, or program requirements will support [his/her/their] ability to remain sober and responsible.

I understand that any legal decisions regarding [Sponsee’s Name] are solely within the discretion of the Court, probation, or supervising authority. My purpose in writing is simply to share what I have personally observed about [his/her/their] involvement in recovery.

6. Closing and Contact Information

Thank you for taking the time to review this letter. If you require limited additional information or wish to verify my identity as a sponsor, I may be contacted at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].

Respectfully,

[Signature, if printed]
[Sponsor Full Name]
[Optional: AA / NA Home Group Name]
[Date]