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Frequently asked questions

What is a Letter of Resignation?

A Letter of Resignation is a ready-to-use legal template for United Kingdom. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What formats can I download?

You can download your completed Letter of Resignation as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

Can I edit the document later?

Yes - save it to your account and you can re-open, edit and re-download it at any time.

Is a Letter of Resignation legally binding?

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

What laws apply to a Letter of Resignation in United Kingdom?

A Letter of Resignation should comply with the laws in force in United Kingdom. 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.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Letter of Resignation?

For most standard situations you can complete the Letter of Resignation 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.

How do I sign the Letter of Resignation?

Download the completed Letter of Resignation as Word or PDF and sign it as required in United Kingdom. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

Is the Letter of Resignation free?

You can preview the Letter of Resignation and fill it in for free. A one-time fee applies only when you download the finished, ready-to-sign document in Word and PDF.

How long does it take to complete a Letter of Resignation?

Most people finish the Letter of Resignation in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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Dear ________,

RE: NOTICE OF RESIGNATION

§ 1. I am writing to formally tender my resignation from my position as ________ with ________ (the "Company"), which I have held since ________. My employee/payroll reference number is ________.

§ 2. In accordance with the notice provisions of my contract of employment dated ________, and subject to the minimum statutory notice requirements set out in section 86 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, I hereby give the Company notice of my resignation. The notice period applicable to me is: ________.

§ 3. On the basis of the foregoing notice period, I calculate that my last day of employment with the Company will be ________ (the "Termination Date"). I confirm that I will continue to work and to discharge my duties diligently throughout my notice period, save where the Company elects to place me on garden leave or to make a payment in lieu of notice where the contract so permits.

§ 5. I have ________ (________) days of accrued but untaken annual leave as at the date of this letter. In accordance with the Working Time Regulations 1998 and the terms of my contract of employment, I request that I be paid in lieu of any accrued but untaken statutory and contractual holiday entitlement as at the Termination Date, or that such leave be taken during my notice period as may be agreed.

§ 7. Please confirm your acceptance of this resignation in writing at your earliest convenience and confirm the final date of my employment. Nothing in this letter constitutes a waiver of any accrued statutory or contractual right.


Yours faithfully,



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