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Debt Collection Dispute Letter - Template, Sample Form

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What is a Debt Collection Dispute Letter?

A Debt Collection Dispute Letter is a ready-to-use legal template for Canada. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Debt Collection Dispute Letter cover?

The Debt Collection Dispute Letter is organised into sections covering § 1. Acknowledgement of Correspondence, § 2. Express Dispute, § 3. Request for Verification, § 4. Verification of Legitimacy, § 5. Conditional Willingness to Settle, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Is a Debt Collection Dispute Letter legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Debt Collection Dispute Letter is generally legally binding in Canada, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Debt Collection Dispute Letter in Canada?

A Debt Collection Dispute Letter should comply with the laws in force in Canada. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

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For most standard situations you can complete the Debt Collection Dispute Letter yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

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DELIVERED BY: ________

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Re: Notice of Dispute and Request for Verification of Alleged Debt
Debtor: ________
Account / Reference No.: ________
Original Creditor: ________
Alleged Amount Outstanding: $________ (________)

Dear ________,

§ 1. Acknowledgement of Correspondence. I acknowledge receipt of your letter dated ________ (the "Collection Letter"), in which you allege, on behalf of ________ (the "Creditor"), that I am indebted in the amount of $________ (________) (the "Alleged Debt").

§ 2. Express Dispute. I hereby expressly dispute the Alleged Debt and the particulars set out in the Collection Letter. This letter is delivered without prejudice to any of my rights, remedies, or defences, all of which are expressly reserved. Nothing in this letter shall be construed as an admission of liability, an acknowledgement of the Alleged Debt, or a promise to pay within the meaning of the applicable provincial Limitations Act or Limitation Act, and no statement herein shall operate to revive, extend, or restart any limitation period.

§ 3. Request for Verification. Before any further steps are taken, and in accordance with the consumer-protection and debt-collection legislation applicable in my province (including, without limitation, the applicable provincial Collection and Debt Settlement Services Act, Consumer Protection Act, or equivalent statute and the regulations thereunder), I require that you confirm the following in writing:

  1. the full legal name, business address, and contact information of the debt collector and of the collection agency acting in respect of this matter, together with confirmation of your licence or registration to collect debts in my province and your registration number;
  2. the full legal name and contact information of the Creditor to whom the Alleged Debt is said to be owing, and on whose behalf you are acting;
  3. confirmation of whether the Alleged Debt has been assigned, sold, or otherwise transferred, and if so, the date of such assignment and the name of the assignor and assignee;
  4. a complete statement of account showing how the Alleged Debt was calculated, including the principal, interest, fees, and any other charges, together with the annual rate and basis of any interest claimed;
  5. the date on which the Alleged Debt is said to have first fallen into arrears, the date of the last payment made (if any), and a copy of the last billing statement issued by the original Creditor; and
  6. a copy of the underlying agreement, contract, or other document evidencing my obligation to pay the Alleged Debt.

§ 5. Conditional Willingness to Settle. Should I verify the foregoing information and be satisfied that the Alleged Debt of $________ (________), or any part thereof, is properly owing by me, I am prepared to make an offer in settlement of the claim. Any such offer will be made on a "without prejudice" basis and shall not constitute an admission of liability.

§ 7. Direction Regarding Communications. Please direct all future correspondence in respect of this matter to me in writing only, at the address noted above. I do not consent to being contacted by telephone, and any communication that contravenes the applicable provincial debt-collection legislation or its regulations will be documented and may be reported to the regulator responsible for the licensing of collection agencies in ________.

§ 8. Governing Law. This dispute and all matters arising from it are governed by the laws of the Province of ________ and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

§ 9. Reservation of Rights. All of my rights, remedies, defences, and recourses, at law and in equity, are expressly reserved. Nothing in this letter constitutes a waiver of any such rights.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt written response.

Yours truly,




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