Free two weeks notice letter template (Word)

A short, professional resignation letter giving two weeks' notice: your job title and last working day, an optional reason, an offer to help hand over your work, returning company property, a thank-you, and how to reach you after you leave.

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No sign-up. Your answers stay in your browser. Who it is for: Employees leaving a job on good terms who want to resign in writing with the usual two weeks' notice, without saying more than they need to.

Updated 6 October 2026 · Word (.docx) · Free to use and adapt

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What is in the two weeks notice letter

Date and manager
Your job title and last working day
Optional reason for leaving
Optional offer to help with the handover
Optional return of company property
Optional thank-you
Optional personal email for your final pay and forms

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[Letter date]

[Manager name]

[Company name]

Re: Resignation, [Employee name]

Dear [Manager name],

Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from my position as [Job title] at [Company name]. My last working day will be [Last working day], two weeks from the date of this letter.

[Resignation reason]

Over the next two weeks I will finish or hand over my current work, write up notes on my open tasks, and help train whoever takes over from me. Please let me know how I can best help with the transition.

I will return my [Company property] on or before my last day.

Thank you for the opportunities I have had during my time at [Company name]. [Thanks message]

After I leave, you can reach me at [Personal email], including for my final pay and any forms that need to be sent to me.

Sincerely,

____________________________

[Employee name]

The questions you answer

Clausery turns the template into a short questionnaire. Optional parts only appear when they apply.

Question	Type	Asked when
Letter date	Date	Always
Manager name	Short text	Always
Company name	Short text	Always
Employee name	Short text	Always
Job title	Short text	Always
Last working day	Date	Always
Has reason	Yes / no	Always
Resignation reason	Long text	If “Has reason” is yes
Will help handover	Yes / no	Always
Mention property return	Yes / no	Always
Company property	Short text	If “Mention property return” is yes
Include thanks	Yes / no	Always
Thanks message	Short text	If “Include thanks” is yes
Has personal contact	Yes / no	Always
Personal email	Email	If “Has personal contact” is yes

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Questions

Do I legally have to give two weeks' notice?

In the US most jobs are at will, and no federal law requires an employee to give notice; two weeks is a professional custom. Your contract or handbook may ask for more, so check it. In the UK the legal minimum is one week once you have worked for a month, and many contracts require longer.

Can my employer make today my last day?

In an at-will job, an employer can usually accept a resignation at once instead of having you work the notice period, and does not always have to pay for the two weeks. A contract, a company policy or local law may say otherwise.

What should I leave out of a resignation letter?

Complaints and criticism. The letter goes in your personnel file and may be seen when a future employer checks references, so keep it short and positive, and raise concerns in an exit interview if you want to.

Is it really free?

Yes. The download is free, and filling it in with the Clausery app is free too, with unlimited documents. Library templates never count towards a plan limit, and no account or card is needed.

Is my information uploaded anywhere?

No. Clausery runs entirely in your browser. Your answers and the finished document are created and stored on your own device.

Is this legal advice?

No. These are general samples. Laws differ between countries and states, so have the wording reviewed for your situation before you rely on it.

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This template is a general sample and not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction; have it reviewed before use.