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Two Weeks' Notice Letter (US)

Short professional resignation letter giving two weeks' notice, as is customary for at-will employment in the United States.

🇺🇸 United States

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Two Weeks' Notice Letter (US) - sample

Alex Morgan
+1 202 555 0143

Date: 05/10/2026

Subject: Resignation - two weeks' notice

Dear ____________,

Please accept this letter as formal notice that I am resigning from my position as ____________. My last day of work will be 05/10/2026, which is two weeks from today.

To make the transition smooth: I will document my open projects and train my replacement.

Please let me know about final pay, accrued paid time off, health-insurance continuation (COBRA) and the return of company property. I am grateful for the opportunity and for what I learned here.

Sincerely,


Alex Morgan

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Two Weeks' Notice Letter (US)

Most US employment is 'at will', so two weeks' notice is a courtesy and a norm, not a legal duty unless your contract says otherwise. Check final-pay and PTO payout rules in your state.

When to use it

  • Moving to a new job
  • Relocation, studies or family reasons
  • Retirement
  • Immediate resignation in difficult situations

How to write Two Weeks' Notice Letter (US)

  1. Name the position you are resigning from and say clearly that you are resigning.
  2. Give your notice period and your last working day.
  3. Offer to hand over your work and return company property, and thank your employer.
  4. Keep it short and polite, sign it, and keep a copy acknowledged by your manager or HR.

Attach with it

  • Handover note
  • Return list of company property

Common mistakes

  • Criticising the employer in the letter
  • Forgetting the last working day
  • Not keeping an acknowledged copy

Options you can choose

Tone and salutation, validity statement, ID-copies note, witness boxes, execution note (notary / stamp paper / oath), QR or reference box, four layouts and - in any language except English - a side-by-side English copy.

How to write a Two Weeks' Notice Letter (US)

  1. Fill in the form: Your full name, Your address, Manager's name, Job title, Last day of work, Transition help you offer.
  2. Add your letterhead, logo, footer or watermark if you like.
  3. Download a print-ready PDF - or send it for e-signature.

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FAQ

How much notice should I give?

Follow the notice period in your contract, commonly 30 days or 60 days. If you want to leave earlier, ask for a buy-out or early release in writing.

What should a resignation letter include?

Your position, a clear statement that you are resigning, your last working day, an offer to hand over, and thanks. Keep reasons short and neutral.

Should I e-mail or hand over a printed letter?

Both: a signed printout is the record, and an e-mail copy shows the date. Ask HR to acknowledge receipt.

Is this Two Weeks' Notice Letter (US) template free?

Yes. You can fill it in online and download it as a PDF for free, without installing anything.

Can I change the wording?

Yes. Every sentence of the document can be edited on the page before you download it.

This is a general template, not legal advice. Check any requirements that apply in your country or organisation.

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