Sample employment verification letters and templates to confirm a person is or was employed by a company, with tips for writing and requesting.

If you’re an employer, here is a template employment verification letter you can use to help you write one for a previous or current employee: [Your name, title and address] [Date] [Recipient’s name if known, title and address] Dear [Formal name or company/department name], I am writing to confirm that [employee name] is currently employed by [company name, followed by any additional information requested].

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Here is an example of an employment verification request you might send to your HR department: Subject line: Employment verification letter Hi Nancy, I am applying for a mortgage, and the lending company has requested proof of my employment. They’ve asked that you verify my dates of employment, job title and current salary.