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Debt Validation Letter Generator

Require a debt collector to prove the debt is real and they have the right to collect before you pay anything.

Your details

Your full name

Your mailing address

Date

Collector name

Collector address

Amount claimed

Original creditor (if known)

Generated Letter

Your FDCPA Rights

30-day validation window. If sent within 30 days of first contact, collection must stop until validation is provided.

Statute of limitations. Old debts may be time-barred from lawsuits. Partial payment can reset the clock in some states — check before paying anything.

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What Collectors Must Provide

Document	Acceptable Form
Debt amount	Itemized balance history
Creditor identity	Original + current creditor
Original agreement	Signed contract or judgment
License to collect	State collection license

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