About the Resignation Letter Generator
Resignation Letter Generator writes a short, professional letter telling your employer you are leaving. Add a few notes, choose a formal, friendly or brief tone, and say whether you are giving two weeks, a month, leaving immediately or have a last day in your notes. The letter states your resignation clearly, gives the notice or last day, thanks your employer, offers help with the handover and signs off. It never criticises the employer and never invents reasons. Your text is sent to our AI service and is not stored.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Resignation Letter Generator
- 1Type a few notes: when you are leaving and anything you want to mention, such as thanks or a handover offer.
- 2Add your job title and company name if you want them in the letter.
- 3Choose a tone and the notice option.
- 4Press Write letter.
- 5Fill in the placeholders for date and names, check your contract for notice rules, and send.
Keep it short and respectful
A resignation letter is a record, not a place to explain everything. State that you are resigning, give the date, say thank you and offer to help with the handover. Your last impression matters: you may need a reference later, and industries are small.
Before you send it
Read your contract for the notice period, and think about leave you have left to take, bonuses, equipment to return and benefits that end. If you have another job lined up, make sure the offer is written and signed before you resign.
- Check your notice period in your contract
- Tell your manager in person first if you can
- Confirm your final pay, leave and benefits in writing
- Keep a copy of the letter
Choose the tone
Formal suits large companies, long-serving roles and legal or finance jobs. Friendly fits small teams where you know your manager well. Brief is for when you want a clean record with no extras. All three stay polite and professional.
After the letter
Prepare the handover: write down your tasks, passwords you are allowed to share and where files are. Say goodbye to colleagues, and update your CV with the CV Maker. If you plan to send a goodbye email to the team, the AI Email Writer can draft it, and the Tone Changer can adjust the warmth.
When to get advice
If your situation involves a dispute, unpaid wages, harassment or a legal agreement such as a non-compete, get advice from a union, an employment adviser or a lawyer before you resign. This tool writes a standard letter and does not give legal advice.
Features
- Clear statement of resignation
- Two weeks, one month, immediate or a date from your notes
- Formal, friendly or brief tone
- Thank-you and handover offer
- Under 170 words
- Placeholders for date and names
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to give a reason?
No. A resignation letter does not need a reason, and it is usually better to keep it short and neutral. If you want to mention a reason, keep it positive and brief.
How much notice should I give?
Check your contract. Two weeks is common in some countries, while others require one month or more. This letter states whatever you choose, but your contract and local law decide what is required.
Should I send it by email or print it?
Follow your company's practice. Many employers accept an email; some want a signed letter. Tell your manager in person first when you can, and then send the letter as a record.
What if I am leaving immediately?
Choose Leaving immediately. Check your contract first, because leaving without notice may have consequences such as lost pay or bonuses.
Will it say anything negative about my employer?
No. The writer is told never to criticise the employer or invent reasons. If you have a serious complaint, handle it through the proper channel, not in your resignation letter.
Should I offer to help with the handover?
It is a good practice, and the letter includes a line about it. Only offer what you are willing to do.
Can I use it for resigning from a volunteer role or a board?
Yes. Adjust the job title and the wording of the thanks to fit the role.
Is my text stored?
No. It is sent to our AI service to write the letter and is not stored.