Sample Authorization Letters

Find inspiration in our curated catalog of authorization letters. Each sample letter comes with guidelines and advice to help you find the right words.

Authorization letters are letters meant to give someone permission to do something or officially take control of a situation. An authorization letter is usually considered as a written confirmation to allow someone to take a specific action, enter into a legal contract, delegate his/her duties, spend a specified sum of money, etc. Authorization letters can be written for quite a number of reasons, but the most common ones include authorization of power of attorney, confirmation to proceed with a project, authorization to collect documents, parental authorization for a child to travel, and authorization to act on behalf of someone.

When writing authorization letters, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Write clearly and concisely and remember to mention that it is an authorization letter. Clearly state that the person is authorized to perform the task and the reason for it. State the arrangements you have made to help the authorized person carry out the specified task. Make sure to state the start date and the duration of the authorization. Maintain a professional tone even if you know the other person on a personal level. Close the letter on a positive tone and your signature.