Texts ignored.Emails ignored.Certified mail creates a record.

Get your security deposit back — without hiring a lawyer.

You moved out. Left the place clean. Asked for your money back. And got silence, excuses, or a fraction of what you're owed.

You're not alone, and you're not stuck. There's a way to handle this — calmly, properly, and on paper — with a record your landlord can't easily ignore.

A real notice, written for your state. Not a template you found online — a state-specific certified notice prepared from your information.
Sent by USPS Certified Mail with tracking. We mail the approved notice and track acceptance, transit, and delivery in your case dashboard.
Plus a complete case file you keep forever — every notice, every USPS scan, evidence checklist, state court info, and attorney handoff. All included.

If your landlord still won't cooperate, you won't be starting from zero.

A certified notice changes the situation because it creates a record. And if your landlord still refuses to respond, you'll already have everything documented and ready for the next step.

After delivery, DepositsBack gives you a Complete Case Bundle: your notices with timestamps, USPS mailing history, case timeline, uploaded documents, evidence checklist, state small-claims court information, filing-limit references, legal aid contacts, and an attorney handoff sheet.

It's the paperwork you would spend hours trying to assemble yourself — organized, dated, and kept with your case.

You're not paying $49.99 for a letter. You're paying for a complete recovery file — yours forever, even if you end up in court.

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Cheaper than a lawyer.
Stronger than a free template.

A free template still leaves the hard part to you — writing it right for your state, mailing it certified, tracking it, and following up. A lawyer can charge a few hundred dollars for the same thing. DepositsBack.app does all of it for $49.99: your state-specific notice, certified mailing, delivery tracking, and a second follow-up if your landlord ignores the first.

Free template
$0
no cost
State-specific notice prepared from your information
USPS Certified Mail — you do it
Tracking number + delivery proof
Second certified follow-up if ignored
Dashboard with timeline & reminders
Upload landlord response
You approve before each mailing — n/a
Ready to review — hours
You print, you mail,
you track it yourself.
Lawyer letter
$250–600+
often more
State-specific notice prepared from your information
USPS Certified Mail handled for you
Tracking number + delivery proof
Second certified follow-up — extra fee
Dashboard with timeline & reminders
Upload landlord response
You approve before each mailing
Ready to review — days
Hire an attorney.
Rates vary by region.

Lawyer rates vary by region and engagement. Free template assumes you handle USPS Certified Mail, tracking, and follow-up yourself.

Coverage

Your state matters.
DepositsBack.app supports all 50 states.

Security deposit deadlines and notice rules vary by state. DepositsBack.app uses your state to prepare a state-specific self-help notice and show general deadline information from official sources before you continue.

Tap your state to see deadline, statute, and penalty rules before you start.

Before you buy — understand what you're getting
What DepositsBack.app does for you
Prepares your first certified notice and optional second certified follow-up
Sends approved notices by USPS Certified Mail with tracking
Keeps notices, approvals, mailing status, and delivery history in your dashboard
Lets you upload landlord responses so they stay connected to your case
Sends dashboard reminders for delivery, response tracking, and follow-up availability
Provides general state resources and self-help materials
What DepositsBack.app does not do
Does not send the first or second notice without your approval
Does not provide legal advice or interpret your rights
Does not decide whether you should file in court
Does not represent you in court or before any agency
Does not negotiate with your landlord on your behalf
Does not guarantee payment or any legal outcome
Preview the experience

We handle the notice, mailing, tracking, and follow-up.

You fill in the facts once. DepositsBack.app prepares your state-specific notice from your information, lets you review it, mails approved notices by USPS Certified Mail, tracks delivery, and keeps the follow-up ready if your landlord ignores the first notice.

Notice prepared from your information
USPS Certified Mail handled for you
Delivery tracking in your dashboard
Follow-up ready if ignored
Certified Notice
Re: Notice Regarding Security Deposit
Notice Date
Via USPS Certified Mail
Landlord Name LLC
Landlord Address
City, State ZIP
Re: Notice Regarding Security Deposit
Property: Property Address, City, State ZIP
Dear Landlord Name LLC:
On [move-out date], I vacated the above-referenced property and surrendered possession. Prior to my tenancy, I paid a security deposit of $X,XXX.XX.
To date, I have not received the deposit or a written itemized statement of deductions.
I am requesting the return of $X,XXX.XX.
General reference for your review: [Your state's deposit statute]
Sincerely,
First Last
First Last
1.Review your notice before mailing
Prepared from your information. Nothing is mailed until you approve.
Your Case
Landlord Name LLC
State · $X,XXX
Waiting
Notice sent
Date sent
Delivered — awaiting response
Delivery date
Follow-up notice sent
Optional
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Sent via USPS Certified Mail
Date sent
In transit
Delivered
Delivery date
Notice (PDF)Download
Follow-up notice (PDF)Download
2.Track every step in one dashboard
Notice sent, delivery status, reminders, documents, and follow-up status.
USPS Tracking
Delivered
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Delivered
Delivery date
Destination city, ST
Out for delivery
Same day
Destination city, ST
Arrived at unit
Same day
Destination city, ST
In transit
Transit date
Hub facility, ST
Accepted at USPS
Date accepted
Origin facility
3.See delivery proof and next steps
USPS Certified Mail tracking is saved with your case record.

Illustrative previews. Real cases use your actual information.

The notice cycle

We don't stop after the first notice.

DepositsBack.app keeps your case moving through a clear cycle: deadline check, notice preparation, your approval, certified mailing, tracking, response upload, reminders, and follow-up if your landlord ignores it.

Stage 1
Check your deadline
Start with a free state deadline check before you send anything.
Stage 2
Review your notice
We prepare your state-specific notice from your information. You review and approve before mailing.
Stage 3
Mail by USPS Certified Mail
Approved notices are mailed by USPS Certified Mail and tracked in your dashboard.
Stage 4
Track response or silence
Upload any landlord response, or keep tracking reminders if there is no response after delivery.
Stage 5
Use the included follow-up
If your landlord ignores the first notice, your package includes an optional second certified follow-up. You approve before it is mailed.
Stage 6
Keep organized records
Your notices, USPS tracking, delivery history, reminders, uploads, and follow-up records stay together in one case dashboard.
After the first notice

What if your landlord still doesn't respond?

That's where the package matters. You can upload a response, keep tracking silence, and use the included certified follow-up if needed.

If your landlord responds
Upload the response to your case. It stays connected to your notice, USPS tracking, delivery history, and documents.
If your landlord ignores it
Your included second certified follow-up is ready. You review and approve it before we mail it.
If you need records later
Your notices, uploads, mailing history, reminders, and timeline stay organized for future self-help steps.
If you decide to go to Small Claims Court
Your Complete Case Bundle has everything organized: notices, USPS history, evidence checklist, state filing limits, and attorney handoff materials. You won't be starting from scratch.
The package

Not just one letter. A complete notice workflow for $49.99.

You get the first certified notice, USPS Certified Mail tracking, dashboard reminders, response upload, an optional second certified follow-up if your landlord ignores the first notice, and your Complete Case Bundle after delivery — all in one flat $49.99 package.

First state-specific certified notice
Optional second certified follow-up if ignored
USPS Certified Mail for each approved notice
Tracking number and delivery history
Review before each mailing
Dashboard with timeline, reminders, and updates
Landlord response upload
48-hour cancel window before first mailing
Records organized for future self-help steps or attorney review
Complete Case Bundle included after delivery for your records or attorney review
Simple pricing

One package. One price. No subscriptions.

Your $49.99 package includes the first certified notice, USPS Certified Mail tracking, an optional second certified follow-up if your landlord ignores the first notice, and your Complete Case Bundle after delivery. You approve before anything is mailed.

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Certified Notice Package
$49.99
flat · one-time

Includes your first certified notice and optional second certified follow-up. Nothing is mailed until you review and approve it.

First certified notice included
USPS Certified Mail with tracking
Review before each mailing
Delivery history in your dashboard
Landlord response upload
Dashboard reminders and timeline
48-hour cancel window before first mailing
Start with free deadline check →

No signup to check your deadline. Cancel within 48 hours before first mailing.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What exactly am I paying for?

You are paying for a certified notice workflow: your first state-specific certified notice, USPS Certified Mail tracking, dashboard reminders, response upload, and an optional second certified follow-up if your landlord ignores the first notice. You review before anything is mailed.

Is this legal advice?

No. DepositsBack.app is a self-help software platform. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, and do not represent you. You provide your information, review the notice, and approve before anything is mailed.

What states do you cover?

All 50 states. DepositsBack.app uses your selected state to prepare a state-specific self-help notice and show general deadline information from official sources before you continue.

What if my landlord doesn't respond?

Your $49.99 package includes an optional second certified follow-up notice if your landlord ignores the first notice. It becomes available after delivery, and it is sent only if you review and approve it.

If your landlord still doesn't respond after both notices, you have a documented paper trail ready for the next step: Small Claims Court. Your Complete Case Bundle includes your notices with timestamps, USPS delivery proof, state small-claims filing limits, and an attorney handoff sheet — everything organized so you (or a lawyer) can act on it without starting from scratch. Most states allow claims up to $5,000–$10,000 without an attorney.

What if I need to take this to Small Claims Court?

DepositsBack.app doesn't represent you in court, but it gives you a head start. Your Complete Case Bundle includes a case summary, all notices with USPS tracking, delivery history, uploaded documents, state small-claims court information, filing-limit references, and an attorney handoff sheet. If you end up in court, you'll have organized records instead of a folder of screenshots and texts. Most tenants handle Small Claims Court themselves — no lawyer required.

What is included in the Complete Case Bundle?

The Complete Case Bundle is included in your $49.99 package and becomes available to generate after delivery, for your records or attorney review. It can include your case summary, notices, USPS mailing history, evidence checklist, official resources, attorney handoff materials, and a ZIP export of uploaded files.

Is the follow-up automatic or optional?

Optional. The second certified follow-up is not mailed automatically. You review and approve it before anything is sent.

Can I upload more supporting documents later?

Yes. You can upload supporting documents to your case so your notices, landlord responses, mailing history, and records stay organized in one place.

What happens after my notice is delivered?

You can track delivery, upload any landlord response, keep your case organized, and use the optional second certified follow-up if your landlord ignores the first notice.

How does certified mail help?

USPS Certified Mail creates a documented mailing record with tracking and delivery status. It does not guarantee that your landlord will respond or pay, but it gives you a clearer record than texts or emails alone.

Will anything be mailed without my approval?

No. Nothing is mailed until you review and approve it. This applies to both the first notice and the optional second certified follow-up.

Do you guarantee I'll get my deposit back?

No. DepositsBack.app does not guarantee payment or any legal outcome. The service helps you prepare a self-help notice, send it by USPS Certified Mail, track delivery, and keep your records organized.

Ready to stop waiting?
Start with a free deadline check.

Check your state deadline first. If you continue, DepositsBack.app prepares your notice, mails approved notices by USPS Certified Mail, tracks delivery, and keeps the follow-up ready if your landlord ignores it.

Nothing mailed without your approval
48-hour cancel window before first mailing
Full refund if your notice can't be mailed
Check my deadline — free

No signup to check your deadline·$49.99 flat if you continue

Understand the process before you start