Letter of intent to sue
By Justin Winter · Updated August 20, 2026
You can send a letter of intent to sue online in about two minutes: we typeset your letter and mail it USPS Certified with electronic Return Receipt for $14.99 all-in, giving you dated proof that the other party had a final, documented opportunity to resolve the matter before you filed.
This is the letter you send after a demand letter went unanswered — one last, plainly stated notice that you intend to file suit if the deadline passes. It sometimes prompts settlement on its own, because now it is clear this is genuinely escalating.
Why courts and judges like seeing it
A documented final notice shows you gave the other side every reasonable chance before filing. That matters in small claims court, where judges often ask directly whether you tried to resolve things first.
How it works
- Open the template, reference your prior demand and set a final deadline.
- Pay $14.99 (Certified + Return Receipt) — mailed the next business day.
- Keep the delivery record; bring it with you if you file.
This template is a tool, not legal advice — for anything beyond a straightforward small claims matter, an attorney-reviewed letter carries more weight.
Common questions
Is this the same as a demand letter?
It is a firmer, final version — usually sent after an earlier demand letter went unanswered, stating plainly that you intend to file suit if the deadline passes. Some courts and judges view a documented final notice favorably; it shows you gave the other side every chance.
Do I have to send this before suing?
Not always required, but it is common practice, and some contracts or statutes do require it. It also sometimes prompts settlement, since the other side now sees this is genuinely escalating.
Is this legal advice?
No — it is a template, not legal advice. For anything beyond a straightforward small claims matter, an attorney-reviewed letter carries more weight.