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Letter of Resignation

A professional resignation letter template for employees or officers. Documents last working day, transition plan, and gratitude.

Why you need one

Professional departure

A formal letter creates a professional record of your resignation — important for career references.

Documentation

Documents your last working day and transition plan — preventing disputes about timing.

Legal protection

A written resignation letter protects you from claims of abandonment or no-show.

Transition clarity

Outlines what you'll do to hand off your responsibilities — showing good faith.

How it works

01

Answer a few questions

Takes about 10 minutes. Progress is saved as you go.

02

Pay a flat fee

Stripe checkout — cards + Apple Pay + Google Pay accepted.

03

Our expert team drafts it

State-specific, reviewed by an expert or partner attorney. 2 business days.

04

Download + sign

Delivered to your /account dashboard. Sign digitally or print + notarize.

What's in your document

  • Resignation statement
  • Last working day
  • Transition plan
  • Gratitude & goodwill
  • Contact information

Make it legal — after you receive it

1

Sign and deliver

Sign and deliver to your manager or HR. Keep a copy.

2

Send via email or certified mail

Email is fine for most situations. Certified mail adds a paper trail.

3

Keep a copy

Keep a copy for your personal records.

This is not legal advice. We draft legal documents and our team includes licensed experts who review each one, but we are not your law firm and nothing we deliver constitutes legal advice for your specific matter. Read our full disclaimer.

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$19
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  • State-specific — every state's format supported
  • Delivered to your /account dashboard within 2 business days
  • CPA + attorney review before delivery
  • Free amendments for 30 days