Reference Request Letter Template
This 2-page reference request letter sheet is for anyone asking a former manager, supervisor, teacher, or colleague to act as a referee. It includes a letter layout with fields for name and date, plus an adapted text section that helps you shape the request. The page also shows a table with problem and answer columns for the four parts of the letter: opening, the ask, practical details, and thanks.
Free printable · PDF
- 2 pages
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 66 KB
Free for personal, family and classroom use.
Use the prompts to draft your message, then compare it with the answer key on page two. The answer key gives sample wording for each section, including the opening line, the request to act as a referee, and a note about timing and sending your CV. Fill in the name and date, print the PDF, or edit the DOCX before sending.
Good for
- Ask a former manager for a reference
- Draft a referee request for a job application
- Edit a simple reference request letter
Tip: Print single-sided if you want the prompt page and answer key kept separate.
4 files · PDF, DOCX
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