Non-Legal Letters

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Non-Legal Letters

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Master Your Correspondence with Non-Official Letters for Any Occasion

Unlike legal letters and papers created for official organizations and court-related issues, non-legal letters cover more occasions and serve many purposes. We have all types of letters starting with formal corporate correspondence and ending with personal notices and congratulations. Content and structure of such letters depend on the occasion and the sender’s intentions. You can find samples that can fit virtually any purpose in our catalog.

Typical Structure for Non-Legal Letters

Although non-legal letters vary in their contents and purpose, what they all have in common is the basic structure.

  • 1. Date.
  • 2. Receiver’s name and address.
  • 3. Greeting.
  • 4. The body of the letter.
  • 5. Sign-off.

Naturally, the part that distinguishes different types of letters is the content and the length of the letter body. The more your letter relates to personal matters, the more significant part of your template you will customize. Yet, here you can find the type of letter according to the occasion and fill it with the information that is relevant for you.

Formal Non-Legal Letters

While formal legal letters read more like an agreement or a contract, such letters are not binding by law. Yet, they stick to a certain level of formality that is appropriate for the occasion. Corporate correspondence or any letter beyond personal matters usually maintains formality regarding content, style, and letter formatting. The sender of such letters usually writes them on behalf of their role in an organization or relation to the sender. For example, a notice of promotion letter will be written on behalf of the manager in an organization, or an invitation to a product demonstration will be composed on behalf of the said product’s company representative. Nonetheless, one can prepare formal non-legal letters without a lawyer or an attorney.

All letters of this kind keep to a formal writing style and avoid ambiguity in their interpretation. Here are some examples of formal letter templates you can find in this category:

  • Letters of Agreement templates;
  • Sample Notice letters;
  • Appointment for Employment Interview and Testing samples;
  • Travel Agency Follow-up Letter samples;
  • Notice of Promotion letters.

Informal Non-Legal Letters

Writing informal letters gives the sender more creative and expressive freedom. This type of letter is composed and sent on behalf of a person, so it is up to them how to fill and style them. We've produced all samples of informal letters in this category in a neutral and respectful tone of voice, so it is easy to adjust them for whatever purpose. Here are a few examples of informal letters you can find in this category:

  • Mother's Day Letter from Child
  • Invitation to a Surprise Party
  • Get Well Message to Friend/Relative
  • Congratulations on a New Job
  • ​​Condolences from a Friend

Customize Your Letter Sample

Whether it is an informal letter example or sample agreement letters you are looking for, you can easily find a document for the exact occasion and make it speak for you. Find the template you need online and download it as an editable PDF or Word file for any state. Then, it is easy to edit the do-it-yourself blank by adding your specifics. Print your letter to deliver it the traditional way, or just send it to the recipient via email.

Tips for Preparing Non-Legal Letters

There are actually differences in the legal letters you create for official organization and court-related issues and the nonlegal type you write for your friends or simply to provide information. Non-Legal Letters must be drafted correctly to protect yourself from faults and typos since it can really affect your business in a negative way.

An example of an organization casual letter would be an Apology to Customer for Accounting Mistake. Why is this a nonlegal message? To put it briefly, since there aren’t any laws or regulations you have to check before drafting this document and delivering it to your consumer. A good example of a legitimate message format would be an Anticipated Exhibits to be Provided at Trial form because there are some regulations you have to know before drafting one.

How to write a Non-Legal Letters

  1. Address. Addressing recipients in formal documents, take advantage of the framework "To Whom It May Concern" or "Dear Sir or Madam." Once you know the other party, then address them by using Mr., Mrs., or Ms. followed by their name.
  2. Terminology. Writing a message for the court is definitely an official process and has to be specific in its terminology, which means no idioms or contractions. Make certain all the details you want are included in an organized and clear way. However, this doesn’t apply to informal templates.
  3. Contact details. Including your contact details is crucial, so that you can be responded to. This could be your physical address and/or PO Box, the physical address and/or PO Box for the organization, or your contact number.