Formal notice (demand letter) — formatting
A formal notice is a formal letter in which you ask a person or business to fulfil an obligation — pay an amount, carry out work, return property — within a set deadline. In Québec, it is generally a step before taking legal action, for example in small claims.
You set out the facts and specify what you demand; the generator formats the letter, with the demand and the deadline.
What is this template for?
It formally demands, in writing, the performance of an obligation within a set deadline.
When can it be used?
- Claiming repayment of an amount owed
- Demanding that work or a service provided for in a contract be carried out
- Asking for the return of property
Before using it
Allow a reasonable deadline and keep proof of delivery (registered mail, bailiff, or another method that confirms receipt). Éducaloi and the small claims website explain the process.
Official sources
- Formal notice (small claims) — Gouvernement du Québec checked on September 27, 2026
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Important notice
This template formats your demand; it is not legal advice and does not guarantee the outcome of any legal action. To know whether your claim is well-founded or which remedy to choose, consult a lawyer or a notary.