[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Request for Payment to Delinquent Account before Filing Suit Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of [Company/Institution Name] regarding the delinquent account associated with [Account Number/Reference]. Despite our previous reminders, the outstanding balance of [amount] on your account remains unpaid. Contra Costa County, California, where [Company/Institution Name] is located, has provided its residents with exceptional services and resources for several decades. It is our mission to support the community by offering reliable [goods/services provided by the company]. However, unpaid accounts like yours hinder our ability to fulfill our commitment to the people of Contra Costa County and continue providing high-quality services. We value our customer relationships and understand that unforeseen circumstances can sometimes lead to financial hardships. Therefore, we are reaching out to you in an effort to resolve this matter amicably and avoid any legal proceedings. We kindly request that you remit the full outstanding balance of [amount] within [number of days, e.g., 15 days] from the date of this letter. Prompt payment would greatly benefit both parties by avoiding further collection efforts or potential legal action. To conveniently settle your outstanding debt, you can choose one of the following payment methods: 1. Online Payment: Visit our secure payment portal at [website link] and follow the instructions to make a secure online payment using your credit/debit card. 2. Bank Transfer: Initiate a bank transfer to our account [Account Number] with [Bank Name]. Please ensure that you include your account number as the payment reference to avoid any discrepancies. 3. Mailed Payment: Send a check or money order payable to [Company/Institution Name] along with the bottom portion of this letter to the address mentioned above. Upon receiving your payment, we will promptly update your account records and consider the matter fully resolved. Should you require any further clarification or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated customer service team at [Customer Service Phone Number] during our business hours of [Business Hours]. We understand that circumstances may vary, and if you are facing an exceptional situation that hinders the payment, we encourage you to contact our team to discuss possible alternatives or arrange a manageable payment plan. Our main objective is to reach a mutually beneficial resolution while preserving our valuable relationship. Failure to remit the outstanding balance within the specified timeframe will leave us with no choice but to initiate legal proceedings to recover the debt, which may result in additional costs and consequences that we would prefer to avoid. We highly value your patronage and trust that you will give immediate attention to this matter. Your cooperation in resolving this issue promptly is greatly appreciated. We remain committed to providing exceptional services to the Contra Costa community and hope to continue our positive partnership with you. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] Enclosure: Copy of the invoice and a self-addressed return envelope.