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Asked on Sep 19, 2023

Copies kept of a demand letter?

I recently sent a demand letter to an individual that I am in a dispute with. I am concerned that the individual I sent the letter to may not have kept a copy of it, and I am wondering if there is a way to obtain a copy of the demand letter that I sent. I am also wondering if there are any legal implications if the individual I sent the letter to does not have a copy of it.

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It sounds like you are wondering if the party you sent the letter to will later deny having received the letter. In a non-judicial setting one of the best ways to track and have proof of delivery is to send it by US mail with a return certificate signed by the recipient of the letter. The post office has the forms needed and will guide you thru the process. It is more expensive then normal delivery but it will give you what you seek. The most expensive way is thru a process server, who will personally serve the letter for you. You can find them on google for your area and they will quote a price for this service

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