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Resignation letter template — fill in and print
Enter your name, the company, your position and your last day to get a short, plain resignation letter, ready to sign. Save it as a PDF or a Word file, or print a blank one. No federal law sets a notice period for leaving a job; two weeks is a custom.
An empty resignation letter in English with lines to write on.
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A print window opens. Choose “Save as PDF” as the printer to keep a file. The letter prints in English.
Resigning in the United States
No federal law sets a form or a notice period for resigning. Most employment is at will: either side may end it at any time, as California Labor Code §2922 puts it. Two weeks' notice is a custom, not a rule; a contract or company policy may ask for more.
Federal law does not require the final paycheck at once; some states do (Department of Labor).
- California Labor Code §2922 (employment at will)read 2026-10-31
- DOL — Last Paycheckread 2026-10-31
A letter form, not legal advice. If your company has its own resignation form, use that.
Quick questions
How much notice do I have to give when I quit?
No federal law sets a notice period. Two weeks' notice is a custom, not a rule; a contract or company policy may ask for more.
What should a resignation letter say?
That you are resigning from your position at the company, and your last day of work, with the date and your signature. A reason and a line about handing over your work are optional.
What does at-will employment mean when I resign?
Most employment is at will: either side may end it at any time, as California Labor Code §2922 puts it.
When do I get my final paycheck after I quit?
Federal law does not require the final paycheck at once, but some states do (Department of Labor).