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Resignation Acknowledgement Letter

A resignation acknowledgement letter confirms that the company has received an employee's resignation and records the date of receipt. It is sent before a final decision on the last working day, so the notice period clock is documented while retention talks or approvals happen.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESIGNATION

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]

To,
[Employee Name]
[Designation], [Department]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]

Subject: Acknowledgement of Resignation Received on [Date of Resignation]

Dear [Employee Name],

This is to acknowledge that the Human Resources department received your resignation from the position of [Designation] on [Date of Resignation] through [email / letter / HRMS]. Your resignation has been recorded in your personnel file with this date.

As per your appointment terms, your notice period is [Notice Period]. Based on the date of receipt, your tentative last working day would be [Last Working Day]. Please treat this date as provisional until you receive the formal acceptance letter, which will confirm the final date and exit formalities.

Your reporting manager, [Reporting Manager], and I would like to meet you on [Date] at [Time] to understand your decision and discuss the handover plan. This meeting is a routine part of our process and does not affect your right to resign.

Until the last working day, please continue with your regular duties and follow the attendance and conduct rules applicable to all employees.

For any queries, please contact [HR Name] at [HR Email] or [HR Phone].

Regards,

For [Company Name]
[HR Name]
Human Resources

Cc: [Reporting Manager]
Personnel file

What this template includes

  • Date and mode of receipt (email, letter, HRMS) of the resignation
  • Statement that the notice period is counted from that date as per policy
  • Tentative last working day pending formal confirmation
  • Note that acceptance and final dates will follow separately
  • Invitation to a discussion with the manager or HR
  • HR point of contact for queries

When to use it

  • A resignation arrives and approvals from senior management will take a few days
  • You want to record the date of receipt to start counting the notice period
  • A retention discussion is planned before the resignation is finally accepted
  • An employee asks for written proof that their resignation was submitted

How to customise this template

  1. 1Fill in the exact date and channel through which the resignation was received
  2. 2Calculate the tentative last day using the notice period in the appointment letter
  3. 3Remove the discussion paragraph if no retention conversation is planned
  4. 4Send it by email the same day and keep a copy in the employee file

HR tips

  • Acknowledge within one working day so the employee is not left uncertain
  • Do not use acknowledgement as a way to delay the notice clock
  • Keep it short and neutral; detailed exit steps go in the acceptance letter
  • Make sure the reporting manager is copied

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Frequently asked questions

Is acknowledgement the same as acceptance of resignation?+

No. Acknowledgement only confirms that the resignation was received and on what date. Acceptance confirms the company's decision and the approved last working day.

Can the employee withdraw resignation after acknowledgement?+

An employee may request withdrawal, and the company can decide whether to allow it based on its policy. It is simpler before formal acceptance, but the decision rests with the employer.

Can I send the acknowledgement by email instead of a letter?+

Yes. An email from the official HR address with the same content works as a written acknowledgement in most companies.