[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Collection Agency Name] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Referral of Account [Account Number] Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to refer the above-mentioned account to your esteemed collection agency, in accordance with Oregon laws governing collection procedures. Despite numerous attempts to reach out to the debtor, [Debtor's Name], regarding the outstanding debt, they have failed to respond or make any satisfactory payment arrangements. Account Information: Account Number: [Account Number] Debtor's Name: [Debtor's Name] Original Creditor: [Original Creditor Name] Amount Owed: [Outstanding Amount] Date of Default: [Default Date] As the original creditor, we have exhausted our efforts to collect this debt internally, and it is now necessary to engage your professional expertise in the debt collection process. We acknowledge that your collection agency complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FD CPA) and the Oregon Revised Statutes. Please ensure that your agency complies with the following Oregon-specific guidelines: 1. Licensing Requirements: Confirm that your collection agency holds a valid license issued by the Oregon State Department of Justice to operate within the state. 2. Cease and Desist Orders: Inform us if there are any ceases and desist orders filed against the debtor, as we must be aware of any legal restrictions or impediments. 3. Debt Verification: In line with Oregon law, please provide written verification of the debt within 30 days of receiving this referral letter. This verification should include the nature of the debt, the original creditor, and all relevant supporting documentation. 4. Collection Activity Reporting: Keep accurate records of all collection activities undertaken on our behalf, including contact attempts, phone conversations, and correspondences. Please provide regular updates regarding your progress on the account. 5. Debt Communication: Adhere to Oregon's laws regarding communication and interaction with the debtor. Ensure that all communication is carried out in a respectful and lawful manner. Should any legal action become necessary, we trust your collection agency will handle the matter professionally and abide by all applicable laws and regulations. We greatly appreciate your assistance in resolving this outstanding debt. Kindly provide your agency's agreement to undertake this referral by signing and returning a copy of this letter. Please include any additional documentation required to proceed with the collection process. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Phone Number] or via email at [Email Address]. We look forward to working together to recover the outstanding debt and appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Position] [Your Company Name]