Sample Credit Report Dispute Letter of Explanation

Sample Credit Report Dispute Letter of Explanation

Below is a sample of a letter you can send to the three major credit reporting bureaus, and the creditor with whom you wish to dispute an item on your credit report.

Tell the credit bureau in writing what information you believe is inaccurate. Include copies (NOT originals) of documents that support your position.

You may want to enclose a copy of your credit report with the items in question circled. Send your letter by certified mail, return receipt requested, so you can document that the credit bureau received your correspondence. Keep copies of your dispute letter and enclosures.

NOTE:

All 3 of the credit bureaus now accept filing of disputes online, with Experian only accepting online submissions. To find out how to initiate a dispute online, click here.

Sample Letter:

Date
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code

Complaint Department
Name of Credit Bureau
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing to dispute the following information in my file. The items I dispute also are encircled on the attached copy of the report I received.

This item (identify item(s) disputed by name of source, such as creditors or tax court, and identify type of item, such as credit account, judgment, etc.) is (inaccurate or incomplete) because (describe what is inaccurate or incomplete and why). I am requesting that the item be deleted (or request another specific change) to correct the information.

Enclosed are copies of (use this sentence if applicable and describe any enclosed documentation, such as payment records, court documents) supporting my position. Please reinvestigate this (these) matter(s) and (delete or correct) the disputed item(s) as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Your name

Enclosures: (List what you are enclosing)


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