Cease and Desist Letter Generator
Fill in who is sending the letter, who needs to stop, and what they are doing. Pick a violation type and a deadline, and a complete cease and desist letter builds live with the right RE line and demand wording. When it reads right, copy it, download a .txt, or print it to sign and send.
How to write a cease and desist letter
- Enter the sender and recipient names and mailing addresses, plus the date.
- Choose the violation type, describe the specific conduct, and set the deadline in days.
- Review the live preview, then copy, download the .txt, or print the letter to sign and send.
Examples
Cease and desist for harassment
Sender: Jane Doe | Recipient: John Smith | Violation: harassment | Conduct: repeated unwanted calls | Deadline: 10 days | Governing law: California
RE: Cease and Desist Harassment ... you must immediately cease and desist from the following conduct: repeated unwanted calls ... within 10 days ... laws of California ... Sincerely,
Frequently asked questions
What is a cease and desist letter?
It is a formal letter that tells someone to stop a specific activity, such as harassment, defamation, or using your intellectual property, and warns that you may take legal action if they do not. It is often the first step before a lawsuit and creates a written record that you asked them to stop.
Is my information uploaded anywhere?
No. The letter is assembled entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing you type is uploaded, stored, or sent to a server, so you can safely use real names, addresses, and details.
Is this legal advice, and can I rely on the letter as is?
No. This is a general template, not legal advice, and using it does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Laws vary by jurisdiction and situation, so review the output and consult a qualified lawyer before you send or rely on any letter.
What does the violation type change?
It tailors the letter to your situation. The RE subject line, one sentence in the body describing the wrong, and the demand wording all change to match whether you picked harassment, IP infringement, defamation, debt collection, or breach of contract.
What deadline should I give to comply?
There is no single rule, but a common range is 7 to 30 days. Pick a period that is reasonable for the recipient to act on. The number you enter is written into the demand and the consequences paragraph so the deadline is stated clearly.
Can I edit the letter after generating it?
Yes. Download the .txt or copy the text into your word processor and adjust the wording, add specific dates or evidence, or attach exhibits. Treat the output as a starting draft you tailor to your situation.
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