Overdue invoice follow-up checklist
A calm follow-up checklist for freelancers who need to chase an overdue invoice without sounding aggressive.
Checklist
- Start with the invoice number, amount, due date, and a short request for payment timing.
- Keep the tone neutral and assume the client may have missed the first email.
- If the invoice remains unpaid, ask for a specific payment date or written payment-plan proposal.
- Keep every reminder, reply, payment-plan note, and receipt with the invoice record.
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This is an operational checklist, not accounting, tax, or legal advice.