FREE Sample Request Letters

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• Request a change in a contract or agreement
• Request a copy of an official document
• Request a raise or promotion
• Request a response to a survey or questionnaire
• Request an endorsement or testimonial
• Request assistance or cooperation from someone in another firm
• Request confirmation of an authorization to take action

Topics related to request letters

Credit Line

• Request an explanation for a denial of credit
• Request an increased credit line
• Request correction of an error in a credit report
• Request or apply for a credit account

Information

• Request information
• Request information about an applicant
• Request information from a government agency
• Request information on a product or service

Sales

• Request a discount or a complimentary product or service
• Request a refund or reimbursement
• Request correction of a billing error
• Request samples or information about products or services

Service

• Request a favor
• Request an individual to volunteer services
• Request government service or action

Miscellaneous

• Request a retraction or correction from the media
• Request application materials for admission to college
• Request confirmation of receipt of earlier mailings
• Request correction of an error in a check
• Request correction of an insurance company's error
• Request estimates or bids
• Request payment of a personal loan
• Request permission to use another's materials
• Request that someone write a letter of recommendation in your behalf

• Accept a request to serve in an honorary position
• Announce actions to be taken during a strike (management's announcement)
• Announce an employee training session
• Announce an imminent strike (labor's announcement)
• Answer a request for information on a product or service
• Appeal to higher authorities when complaint letters don't work
• Approve a request
• Ask an applicant for credit to submit more information
• Ask for an investment
• Ask for personal advice
• Ask to extend or shorten a deadline
• Cancel a membership or subscription
• Change official records
• Complain about a billing error
• Complain about harassment
• Complain about poor service or a faulty product
• Decline a request for a claim or adjustment
• Decline a request for a donation
• Decline a request for credit
• Decline a request for employment
• File a warranty claim
• Inform a customer of an incorrect payment amount and ask for the balance
• Inform a customer that the check you received was not signed or the payment was not in the envelope
• Investigate an applicant's credit reference
• Invite or request suggestions from employees and customers
• Make an insurance claim
• Notify an insurance policyholder of a pending cancellation of the policy
• Remind an organization member to pay a fee, duty, or pledge
• Respond to a complaint, but needing more information
• Respond to a job advertisement and request an interview
• Respond to a request for your resume
• Respond to a request or application for additional training
• Transmit equipment or supplies that a company employee has requested
• Use networking in a job search
• Write a collection letter
• Write a fundraising letter
• Write a letter in a job search
• Write a persuasive letter that makes a charitable request

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