Application Letters

All Purpose Application Letter

Write this type of letter for any situation in which you are communicating information about an application. You will likely need to modify this letter sample at least somewhat so that it most closely matches what you want to communicate. Include in your letter any pertinent details. Fill in the blank areas in the letter sample included here, and remove the blank lines from your letter. Information in brackets in the sample letter provides further instructions and prompts for you; delete this information before sending your letter.

[Your letterhead, if desired; if not, your return address]

[Date of letter-month, day, and year]

[Recipient's first and last names]
[Company name]
[Street or P.O. box address]
[City, State ZIP code]

Dear [recipient's name]:

I am writing to you regarding ______________________ [reason for writing-mention the application about which you are writing, etc.]. This ___________________ application __________________________ [mention any additional and pertinent details about the application].

Please ___________________ [action items regarding the application]. Thank you in advance for your attention to this application.