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Relieving letter format

Confirm the resignation and the last working day — copy the letter or save it as a PDF.

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Employee ID:

Subject: Relieving letter

Dear ,

This is with reference to your resignation dated . We confirm that your resignation has been accepted and that you are relieved of your duties as at with effect from the close of business on .

Your full and final settlement will be processed as per company policy. We thank you for your contribution and wish you the very best for the future.

For


Before you issue the relieving letter

  1. Confirm the last working day, and whether the notice period was served, bought out or waived.
  2. Complete the handover and the return of laptops, ID cards and other company assets.
  3. Prepare the full and final settlement: last salary, leave encashment, gratuity if eligible, and any recoveries.
  4. Issue the relieving letter together with the experience letter.

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Questions

Relieving letter format — questions

What is a relieving letter?

A letter confirming that the employer has accepted the employee's resignation and relieved them of their duties on a stated last working day. The next employer usually asks for it at joining.

When is a relieving letter given?

On the last working day or soon after, once handover is complete. Many companies hand it over with the full and final settlement.

Can an employer refuse a relieving letter?

If the notice period has been served or settled as agreed, the employee is entitled to be relieved. Disputes over unserved notice or company property should be settled through the full and final settlement, not by withholding the letter indefinitely.

Can I use this format for free?

Yes. Edit the details, copy the text onto your company letterhead or print it as a PDF. There is no sign-up.

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