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Follow up on an unpaid invoice
Make a first draft, then check it with a grown-up.
Send a clear first reminder with the invoice and payment reference.
Where it applies: India; check the applicable state and local rules
01 · What is this?
Send a clear first reminder with the invoice and payment reference.
02 · When is it useful?
Use when this task matches your situation and place.
03 · Start here
Check the invoice, agreed due date and any credits.
Gather your pieces
- Check the invoice, agreed due date and any credits.
- Confirm the work or goods supplied.
Your starting text
Replace each [bracketed label] with your own verified details. Open the editor to make it yours, then read it through before sending.
Date: [Document date] To: [Recipient / other party] Subject: Payment reminder — [Invoice and balance] Hello, I, [Your name], am following up on the following account: [Facts and records] Invoice and balance: [Invoice and balance] Please confirm the expected payment date or identify any specific discrepancy in the invoice or delivery record. Requested action: [What you want] Please quote the invoice reference in your reply. I can provide a copy of the invoice and relevant delivery record for reconciliation. Regards, [Your name]
Your next moves
- Send through the agreed business channel.
- Record the reply and reconcile any genuine dispute.
Real-world check
This reminder does not prove liability or create a new payment deadline under law.
Sources & official links
- India Code · Indian Contract Act, 1872 Legal background · Checked 6 Oct 2026