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title: General contractor payment demand letter template
description: Use this template if you are a general contractor requesting payment for construction services.
seo-description: General contractor payment demand letter template for unpaid invoices. Copy, customize, and mail it online with proof of delivery if needed.
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published: 2026-01-19T23:35:41-06:00
updated: 2026-07-13
path: /letters/general-contractor-payment-demand-letter-template
cta-label: Build the contractor payment packet
cta-href: /forms/payment-demand-packets?lane_friendly_reminder=false&lane_final_demand=true&trade_profile=Contractor%20%2F%20home%20services
cta-note: Attach the unpaid invoice and supporting records, then review the complete mailed packet.
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# General contractor payment demand letter template

Use this template if you are a general contractor requesting payment for construction services.

## Feature list
- General contractor demand template
- Certified Mail with electronic return receipt (First Class only)
- First Class or Express delivery options


## Construction notice checkpoint
This demand asks a customer to pay; it does not preserve mechanics-lien, bond-claim, or other statutory construction rights. If a notice deadline may apply, check the matching workflow before relying on the demand: [California 20-Day Preliminary Notice](/forms/california-20-day-preliminary-notice), [Arizona 20-Day Preliminary Notice](/forms/arizona-20-day-preliminary-notice), [Texas Notice of Claim for Unpaid Labor or Materials](/forms/texas-notice-of-claim-unpaid-labor-materials), or [Florida Notice to Owner / Notice to Contractor](/forms/florida-notice-to-owner).

[Mail this letter](cta)

## Copy/paste template
```
[Your Company Name]
[Your Company Address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Phone]
[Email]

[Date]

[Client Name]
[Client Company]
[Client Address]
[City, State ZIP]

Re: Payment demand - Invoice #[Invoice Number]
Project Address: [Job Site Address]
Amount Due: $[Amount]
Original Due Date: [Date]

Hello [Client Name],

This letter is a formal demand for payment of $[Amount] for construction services performed at [Job Site Address].
Please remit payment in full by [Deadline Date].

Payment options: [methods].
Payment instructions: [link or address].

If you believe this is in error, contact me at [phone/email].

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Title]
[Company]
```

## Before you mail (checklist)
- Invoice number, amount, and due date are correct.
- Job site address is accurate.
- Deadline date is clear.
- Payment instructions are included.

## Recommended mailing method
If you need proof of delivery, use **Certified Mail with electronic return receipt (First Class only)**. If the deadline is tight, consider Express (1-3 business days). Certified Mail is only available with First Class.

[Certified Mail with electronic return receipt (First Class only)](/certified-mail-online)

## Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing the job site address.
- No deadline date.
- Unclear payment instructions.
- Sending to the wrong recipient or address.


## FAQs
- **Can I include the contract or change orders?** Yes. Combine the letter and attachments into one PDF.
- **Do you offer tracking?** Yes. Add Certified Mail with electronic return receipt (First Class only).


## Resources
- [Turn an unpaid invoice into a Certified Mail demand](/invoice-to-certified-demand)
- [Contractor payment demand letter template](/letters/contractor-payment-demand-letter-template)
- [Notice of intent to file a mechanics lien letter template](/letters/notice-of-intent-to-file-mechanics-lien-letter-template)
- [Demand letter checklist](/demand-letters/demand-letter-checklist)
- [Certified Mail with electronic return receipt (First Class only)](/certified-mail-online)


## Ready to send it?
Attach the unpaid invoice and supporting records, then review the complete mailed packet.

[Build the contractor payment packet](/forms/payment-demand-packets?lane_friendly_reminder=false&lane_final_demand=true&trade_profile=Contractor%20%2F%20home%20services)