Give notice the professional way. Fill in your details, check the last day (two weeks from today by default) and copy, email or download your letter.
Your letter
[Date of the letter]
[Manager's name]
[Company name]
Subject: Two weeks' notice of resignation
Dear [Manager's name],
Please accept this letter as my formal two weeks' notice. I am resigning from my position as [Your job title] at [Company name], and my last day of work will be [Last day of work].
[Reason for leaving]
I appreciate the opportunities I have had here and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. [Offer to help] Please let me know how you would like me to hand over my work over the next two weeks.
Thank you for your support during my time with [Company name].
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Words in [brackets] are what you replace. The generator above fills them in for you.
Standard
[Date of the letter]
[Manager's name]
[Company name]
Subject: Two weeks' notice of resignation
Dear [Manager's name],
Please accept this letter as my formal two weeks' notice. I am resigning from my position as [Your job title] at [Company name], and my last day of work will be [Last day of work].
[Reason for leaving]
I appreciate the opportunities I have had here and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. [Offer to help] Please let me know how you would like me to hand over my work over the next two weeks.
Thank you for your support during my time with [Company name].
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Short and simple
[Date of the letter]
[Manager's name]
[Company name]
Subject: Resignation: [Your name], last day [Last day of work]
Hi [Manager's name],
I am writing to let you know that I am resigning from my position as [Your job title]. My last day will be [Last day of work], two weeks from today.
Thank you for everything. I will do what I can to wrap up my work before I go.
Best,
[Your name]
With a handover plan
[Date of the letter]
[Manager's name]
[Company name]
Subject: Two weeks' notice and handover plan: [Your job title]
Dear [Manager's name],
I am giving my two weeks' notice: I will be leaving my position as [Your job title] at [Company name], and my last day will be [Last day of work].
Over the next two weeks I will finish my open work, write down the steps for my regular tasks and train whoever takes them over. If you would like me to prioritize anything in particular, let me know.
I am grateful for what I have learned here and for the support of the team. Thank you.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Tips
Tell your manager in person or by phone first, then send the letter the same day so there is a written record.
Two weeks is a custom, not a law. An at-will employer can end your job sooner, so have your finances ready before you resign.
Ask when your final paycheck comes and whether unused vacation or PTO is paid out; both depend on your state and your employer's policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is two weeks' notice required by law?
No. In at-will employment either side can end the job at any time. Two weeks is the professional custom, and some contracts, union agreements or handbooks ask for more.
What if my employer tells me to leave the same day?
In most states an at-will employer can do that. Your final pay is still due under your state's rules, and some states require pay for the notice period in certain cases.
When will I get my final paycheck?
It depends on the state: some require it on your last day, others by the next regular payday. Ask HR, or check your state labor department's final pay rules.
Will my unused vacation be paid out?
Some states, such as California, require unused vacation to be paid when you leave; in many others it depends on your employer's written policy. Check your handbook.
How is this different from a resignation letter?
It is the short US form with the notice fixed at two weeks. For a different notice period or a longer letter, use the resignation letter generator.