Cease and Desist Letter Template
Lay out the facts, the demand, and the deadline in a professional tone.
Published October 29, 2025
A good cease and desist letter explains the conduct, the law, and what must happen next. This template keeps your letter focused without sounding combative.
When to use this
- Someone is harassing you and you want written notice to stop before escalating.
- A business keeps contacting you about a debt after you asked them to stop.
- You want proof that you told an infringer to stop using your content.
How to do it (fast)
- Outline the conduct, including dates and examples that show the pattern.
- State the exact action you require and give a reasonable deadline to comply.
- Reserve your rights so you can escalate to litigation or regulators if ignored.
Why this helps
- Sets a clear record that you demanded the behavior stop.
- Demonstrates professionalism and reduces emotional tone.
- Helps you move faster if you need to show a judge you tried to resolve the issue informally first.
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Not legal advice. Courts set their own rules. Keep your original records.