Owed money for work you’ve done? We prepare a firm, professional Letter of Demand on your own letterhead — clearly stating the debt, a payment deadline, and the consequences of not paying. Ready in minutes for a flat $69.
Prepare my Letter of Demand →A Letter of Demand is the standard professional first step to recover an unpaid debt. It puts your demand for payment in writing, sets a firm deadline, and shows the other side you are serious — often prompting payment before you need to take any formal action.
Written in the tone of a commercial solicitor’s letter — authoritative, accurate and lawful. No empty threats that could work against you.
The letter comes from you (or your business), not from us. It’s your document to review, sign and send — like using tax software to prepare your own return.
States exactly how much is owed, the invoice it relates to, and a firm date for payment in cleared funds.
Everything a proper demand needs — accurate to your situation.
The amount outstanding, the work or goods it relates to, the invoice number and the date payment was due.
An unambiguous demand that the full amount be paid in cleared funds by a stated date.
A lawful statement of the steps you may take if it isn’t paid — a Security of Payment claim for construction work, a creditor’s statutory demand for a company debt, or court recovery.
Standard wording that preserves your position while giving the other side a final chance to pay.
Three steps. About five minutes.
Who owes you, what the debt is for, the amount and the invoice. A short guided form.
Flat fee. We generate your Letter of Demand as a polished PDF on your letterhead.
Review it, then send it to the other side by email and/or post. Keep proof of sending.
One professional Letter of Demand, prepared and ready to send. No subscriptions, no hourly rates, no surprises.
Prepare my Letter of Demand →A Letter of Demand often does the job. If it doesn’t, and the debt is for construction work, a formal Payment Claim under Security of Payment legislation is the powerful next step — it puts the other side on strict statutory deadlines. We can prepare that for you too.
No. We prepare the document for you to review and send — the same way tax software helps you prepare your own return. The letter is your own; you decide whether to send it. If you need advice about your specific circumstances, speak to a solicitor.
Yours. The letter is written on your (or your business’s) letterhead and signed by you. It is your document, not ours.
A firm, professional letter that sets a clear deadline and spells out the consequences of non-payment is the standard first step in debt recovery, precisely because many disputes are resolved once the other side sees you are serious. It is not a guarantee of payment, but it creates a clear written record and sets up your next step if you need one.
The letter accurately reflects that where a company owes a due and payable debt above the statutory minimum, a creditor’s statutory demand under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) may be available as a next step.
The guided form takes about five minutes. Your letter is generated immediately after payment and emailed to you as a PDF, ready to download and send.
Put your demand in writing, professionally, today.
Prepare my Letter of Demand →No. There is no legal requirement for a letter of demand to be written or signed by a lawyer. You can send one yourself, or have an authorised agent such as PayClaim prepare and send it on your behalf. A solicitor is worth engaging when the debt is large, the facts are disputed, or you need advice on your legal position. PayClaim is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
Generally, no. In most Australian small-claims forums you can file without having sent a letter of demand first. However, courts and tribunals expect parties to have tried to resolve the matter beforehand, and a documented demand shows you did. It also fixes the amount, dates and deadline in writing, and can be relevant if costs are considered. Check the specific forum’s requirements before filing.
You can follow up once, negotiate a payment plan, or file a claim with the small-claims court or tribunal in the debtor’s state or territory, such as NCAT, VCAT, QCAT, ACAT, NTCAT or the relevant Magistrates Court. Check the current claim limit and filing fee on that body’s official website. Your letter of demand and proof of sending become part of your evidence.
Neither. PayClaim is a service that prepares a professional letter of demand on its own letterhead and sends it to the debtor as your authorised agent, with a copy to you. It does not provide legal advice, does not chase the debt over time like a collection agency, and does not take a commission on what you recover. PayClaim does not guarantee payment.
A flat A$69 per letter, paid only after you have reviewed a free watermarked preview and approved it. There is no commission and no percentage of what you recover. Payment is by Visa, Mastercard or Afterpay. For comparison, a solicitor’s letter typically costs several hundred dollars, and debt collectors usually charge a commission on the amount they collect.
A letter of demand can be prepared for a debtor outside Australia, and it may still prompt payment. Be aware that if it is ignored, enforcing a claim across borders is considerably harder and usually requires legal advice in the debtor’s country. Before ordering, contact PayClaim to confirm the letter can be delivered to that address and whether the service suits your situation.