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Debt Validation Letter Template
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Debt Validation Letter Template
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP]
[Phone] | [Email]
Date: [Date]
Sent via: ☐ Certified mail ☐ Email ☐ Other: [Method]
Debt Collector Name
[Collector Address]
[City, State, ZIP]
1. Request for Debt Validation
I am writing in response to your communication dated [Date of Collector Notice] regarding the alleged debt referenced below. I am requesting validation and verification of this debt.
2. Account Information
Account/Reference Number: [Account Number]
Original Creditor (if stated): [Original Creditor]
Amount Claimed: $[Amount]
3. Requested Documentation
Please provide the following information and documentation to validate this debt:
The name and address of the original creditor and any subsequent owners of the debt
The amount of the debt, including an itemization of principal, interest, fees, and other charges
The date the debt was incurred and the date of default (if applicable)
Copies of any contract, agreement, or billing statement showing that I am legally obligated to pay
Proof that your organization is authorized to collect this debt (including licensing information if applicable)
Proof that you are collecting from the correct person (e.g., full name, address, last four digits of an account number, or other identifying details)
4. Dispute and Collection Activity
I dispute this debt and request that you cease collection efforts and refrain from reporting (or continue reporting) this debt to credit bureaus until you provide the requested validation, to the extent required by applicable law.
5. Contact Preferences
Please communicate with me in writing at the address listed above.
6. Reservation of Rights
This letter is sent for the purpose of requesting validation and does not constitute an admission of liability or a refusal to pay. I reserve all rights.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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[Your Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________
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What is a debt validation letter?
A debt validation letter is a written request asking a debt collector to provide proof that you owe a debt and that they have the legal right to collect it. It typically requests details like the original creditor, the amount claimed, and documents supporting the debt.
When should you send a debt validation letter?
Many people send it soon after first hearing from a debt collector, especially if they don’t recognize the debt or believe the amount is wrong. In the U.S., federal law gives consumers the right to request validation within a certain time window after the collector’s initial notice. If you send the request within that window, the collector generally must pause collection efforts until they provide validation.
What information should you ask the collector to provide?
Common requests include: the name of the original creditor, the current amount and how it was calculated (principal, interest, fees), the date of default, account numbers, and copies of relevant documents (billing statements, contracts, judgments). You can also request proof the collector is authorized to collect and proof they have your correct identity and address.
Does sending a validation letter make the debt go away?
Not automatically. A validation request is a way to confirm accuracy and legitimacy. If the collector cannot validate, they may stop collection, but outcomes vary. You should also keep records of all communications and consider professional advice if the situation is complex.
How should you send a debt validation letter?
Many people send it by certified mail (or another tracked method) and keep a copy for their records. That helps prove the collector received your request and supports you if there is a dispute later.
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