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Notice of Dishonored (Bad) Check

Free notice of dishonored check template — formally demands payment after a check bounces, often a required step before pursuing bad-check charges.

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This free notice of dishonored (bad) check covers Demand for Payment, Total Amount Due, Consequences of Non-Payment with 9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small businesses and individuals documenting a loan or expense putting financial terms in writing so both sides have a clear, shared record. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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Notice of Dishonored Check

[Date]

[Recipient Name] [Recipient Address]

RE: Dishonored Check #[Number], dated [Date], in the amount of [Amount]

Dear [Recipient Name],

This letter serves as formal notice that the check referenced above, which you issued to [Your Name/Company], was returned by the bank marked [insufficient funds / account closed / other reason].

Demand for Payment

You are required to pay the full amount of [Amount], plus any applicable returned-check fee of [Amount] as permitted under [State] law, within [Number] days of this notice.

Total Amount Due

Check amount: [Amount] + Returned-check fee: [Amount] = Total: [Amount]

Consequences of Non-Payment

If payment is not received within the stated period, we may pursue civil action for the amount owed, including statutory damages available under [State] law, and/or refer this matter for criminal prosecution where applicable.

Please remit payment to [Payment Instructions] by [Date].

Sincerely, [Your Name/Company]

*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Many states require this kind of formal written demand — often with specific required language and a minimum waiting period — before a bad check can support a criminal complaint or a statutory damages claim; confirm your state's exact requirements.*

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What's included

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3 standard sections: Demand for Payment, Total Amount Due, Consequences of Non-Payment
9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for

Freelancers & solo founders

Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.

Small businesses

Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.

Anyone reviewing before signing

Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.

Informal lending & reimbursements

Money changing hands between people or a business and its team, without a bank's paperwork.

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What does this notice of dishonored (bad) check cover?

This finance template includes Demand for Payment, Total Amount Due, Consequences of Non-Payment. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. Financial documents like this can touch usury limits, lending disclosure rules, or tax treatment that vary by state and by amount — details a general template can't know. Have an accountant or attorney review the actual terms before money changes hands based on this.

Can I edit the wording?

Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 9 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.

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