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Generic Resignation Letter Templates

Free generic resignation letter templates to suit any situation—whether it’s the reason for resigning, how you share the news, or the position you’re resigning from. Our templates are downloadable, editable, and signable.

Generic Resignation Letter Templates for Everyone

Our range of resignation letters is available to anyone and everyone. Whether you’re resigning from your role as a board member, resigning because of retirement, or resigning via email, we’ve got what you need.

Select the template that fits your needs, download, and make any changes that you need or want. When you’re done editing, you can upload your resignation letter to our eSign tool to place your electronic signature.

Printable Generic Resignation Templates

Although electronic document management and sharing have become much more accessible and accepted in recent years, there are still times when you’re required to share physical documents.

All of our templates can be downloaded and printed, so you can share the news of your departure through any medium you like, whether that’s in person or over email. Just make sure you’ve finished editing it first!

Signing Your Resignation Letter

Whether you’re sharing a physical copy of your resignation letter or sending it over email, it’s important to sign off with a signature. With our eSign tool, you can place your signature without having to use a pen and paper.

After you’ve customized your template and you’re ready to sign, head to the Smallpdf eSign tool and upload the file. You can create your unique signature and initials, and place them where needed on the page.

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  • Are the templates really free to download?

    Yes, they really are free! It’s our goal to make document work easier and accessible to everyone. Leave the electronic document creation to us so you can focus on more important things.


  • What format are the generic resignation templates in?

    Our resignation letter templates are available to download as PDF or MS Word, to make sure you can fully edit the contents of them. If you need your resignation letter to be in a different format, you can use our Convert tool.


  • Do I need an account to use the generic resignation templates?

    A Smallpdf account isn’t required to download our templates or use our tools, but we offer a range of free and paid plans that grant you access to more daily uses and tool features, such as e-sign requests.


  • How else can I modify my files with Smallpdf?

    We have a suite of 20+ tools for you to use. So you can convert files to and from PDF, merge documents together, split a single file into multiple, add password protection, and compress heavy files—perfect for sharing over email.


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