# Email vs certified letter for documentation
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/email-vs-certified-letter-for-documentation/78821
**Category:** General Mineral Rights Discussion
**Created:** [December 20, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/email-vs-certified-letter-for-documentation/78821 "2024-12-20T18:39:28Z")
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### Author:  [@21macdad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/21macdad)
#### Post date: [December 20, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/email-vs-certified-letter-for-documentation/78821/1 "2024-12-20T18:39:28Z")
Does an email request work as documented contact for non payment? I have them admitting that they owe me. Never got paid. Been 4 months.
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### Author:  [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)
#### Post date: [December 31, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/email-vs-certified-letter-for-documentation/78821/2 "2024-12-31T13:32:26Z")
It depends upon the state. In some states, the certified letter return receipt starts a statutory process in which they must answer within a certain number of days. And it provides a paper trail. Try again and put SECOND REQUEST at the top of the page.
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### Author:  [@James\_Garner1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_Garner1)
#### Post date: [January 1, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/email-vs-certified-letter-for-documentation/78821/3 "2025-01-01T00:04:33Z")
A little more detail is required for the best response. As @M_Barnes stated, a certified letter may be required if there is a statutory issue. If this is a production/sales issue, then email may be sufficient with a little diligence. I prefer to use email threads with many companies to indicate that I am diligently attempting to resolve an issue. When dealing with owner relations, you need to recognize that you may be trying to work with sub-contract services which generally delays the process. Good luck.
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### Author:  [@21macdad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/21macdad)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2025, 1:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/email-vs-certified-letter-for-documentation/78821/4 "2025-01-11T01:16:59Z")
Thank you and Ms. Barnes for your input.
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### Author:  [@system](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [March 20, 2025, 6:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/email-vs-certified-letter-for-documentation/78821/5 "2025-03-20T18:40:27Z")
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