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Mise en demeure (formal notice, Québec)
NextGen Docs form ND-1246. Search ND-1246 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
A formal notice in French, with an English translation, demanding payment or action before you sue in Québec.
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What you will fill in
- Your full name (the sender)
- Your address
- Name of the person or business you are writing to
- Their address
- What do you demand?
- What happened (in French if you can)
- How many days do you give them?
- Date of the letter
Good to know
- Send it by registered mail with proof of delivery (Postes Canada), by bailiff (huissier de justice), or by email if you can prove they received it. Keep a copy and the proof.
- In Québec you usually have 3 years to sue from the date of the problem (Civil Code art. 2925). Do not wait.
- If they do not respond, you can file in the Small Claims Division of the Court of Québec (claims up to $15,000). Lawyers cannot represent parties there.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Your full name (the sender)”:
English: As on your ID, for example: Priya Sharma.
اردو: آپ کا پورا نام۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਪੂਰਾ ਨਾਮ।
हिन्दी: आपका पूरा नाम।
Français: Votre nom complet, par exemple : Priya Sharma.
Questions people ask
How much does the Mise en demeure cost?
It is free to fill in, preview and download.
Can I fill in the Mise en demeure in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
Only you can see your answers. They are saved on your device, and in your own account if you sign in, so you can finish on another device. NextGen Docs is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.