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Final notice: referring to a collection agency

Notice that the debt will be passed to a named collection agency on a set date.

Client still giving you the run-around with excuses? This is the last message before escalation: one deadline, one stated next step.

Naming the agency and the date makes the next step real. Check the agency's fees first.

Email template

Subject: Notice of referral to collections — invoice [INV-123]

Dear [Name],

Invoice [INV-123] for [amount] remains unpaid [x] days after its due date, despite our notices of [dates].

Unless full payment is received by [date], the debt will be referred to [agency name] on [date + 1]. Collection costs may be added where our agreement or the law allows.

To avoid this, pay today: [payment link].

Thanks,
[Your name]

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Tips

Placeholders in [brackets]. Stop when paid: cancel any remaining reminders the day payment clears. General information and draft wording only. Not legal advice. PaidNudge is not a law firm or a debt collector. Check your contract and local rules, or ask a qualified lawyer, before relying on any late fee, interest or court step.

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