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Finance

Debt Validation Letter

Force a collector to prove the debt under FDCPA.

Answer a few plain-English questions and we'll generate a professional letter addressed to your debt collector — citing the right rules, in the right tone, ready to send. No account needed to start.

Cites FDCPA § 1692g — must cease collection until validated
Forces a paper trail before any lawsuit

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Debt Validation Letter

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✓ Cites FDCPA § 1692g — must cease collection until validated

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[date]

[recipient name]
[recipient address]

Re: Debt Validation Request — Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692g

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a formal request under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for validation of the alleged debt described below:

[alleged debt]

Facts:
[facts]

Requested resolution:
[desired outcome]

Until you provide verification of the debt — including (1) the original contract, (2) a full account history from the original creditor, and (3) proof of your legal authority to collect — you must cease all collection activity, and you may not report this alleged debt to any credit bureau without noting it as disputed.

Sincerely,

[user full name]
[user address]

This is your live draft. When you finish the questions, our AI rewrites it into a polished, statute-cited letter — then you create a free account to save and download it.Your first letter is free. No credit card.

Frequently asked

Will this hurt my credit?: Disputing inaccurate items can only help. Credit bureaus are required to investigate within 30 days, and inaccurate items must be removed or corrected.
Do I need an account to start?: No. You can fill out the form and generate a draft for free. You only pay when you want to unlock and download the final letter.
How much does it cost?: Downloading a letter is a flat $2 — any dispute type. Want it sent for you? $8 covers printing and USPS Certified Mail with tracking. Subscription plans are also available if you expect to send several letters.
Will this letter actually work?: A well-written, specific letter — citing the right rules and a clear desired outcome — dramatically increases your odds. We can't guarantee any particular result, but a real letter beats silence every time.

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