Sample Letters

Permission letter purpose is to give or seek permission for some action. Your letter for permission can be rejected if it is not constructed properly.

Permission letter can be written for seeking or giving permission. However, irrespective of its kind the letter needs to be written in formal tone.  Letter should clearly mention the purpose of writing the letter.

Letter can be brief and simple and yet persuasive when asking for permission. It is a document that is explicitly necessary for certain actions to take place otherwise it might give rise to various social, economical or legal issues.

It is also important to end the letter with a grateful tone even if the possibility of receiving permission is unlikely.

Date (Write down the date on which this letter is being sent)
To,

Name (Write the name of the person from whom the permission is to be taken)

Designation (Mention his/ her designation, if applicable)

Company (Mention the name of the company to which he/ she belongs, if applicable)

Address (Write down the complete address of the company)

City/ State (Write down the name of the city and state)

Subject: Permission for ______________ [task for which permission is to be taken] on/ for/due to ______

Respected Sir/Ma’am (You may even write Mr. /Ms. /Mrs. Last Name)

I am writing this letter to seek you permission for _______________________________________ (task for which permission is required).

We are planning to ________________________ (write reason for asking for the permission). I hope you understand our need for _____ ____ _____ [reason for taking permission].

I anticipate a positive response from your end.

Thanking you,

Name (Mention the name of the sender)

Designation (Mention the designation of the sender, if applicable)

Date (Write down the date on which this letter is being sent)

To,

Name (Write the name of the person from whom the permission is to be taken)

Designation (Mention his designation, if applicable)

Company (Mention the name of the company to which he/ she belongs, if applicable)

Address (Write down the complete address of the company)

City/ State (Write down the name of the city and state

Dear Sir/Ma’am (You may even write Mr. /Ms. /Mrs. Last Name)

Subject: Write down the purpose of writing the letter. Mention it in not more than one sentence.

First Paragraph: Write down about the task for which you are seeking permission. Tell the recipient as to why the task holds importance for you and why he should grant you permission for the same.

Second Paragraph: Tell the recipient that you are looking forward to a positive response from him/ her and appreciate a quick response.

Thanking you,

Name (Write your name)

Name/Title Mary Roe
Address 795 E Dragram
City, State, Zip Code Tucson, AZ, 85705

Subject: Seeking permission for Industrial Visit

Respected Ma’am

I, John Smith teaching in ABC University as Professor of Marketing subject. I am writing this letter to seek you permission for industrial visit to your Company.

The purpose of this visit is for our management students in order to give them an insight about a way how company works. We are planning this visit on 25^th June. There will be approximately 20 students who will be visiting your company. The visit is aimed at enhancing their knowledge. We intend to take a round of the entire industry and show the tasks handled in different departments to our students.

I request you to give us the permission for industrial visit. You can call me on 1234567890.

Thanks and Regards,

George Parker

LMN Institute of Management

Name/Title Mary Roe
Address 795 E Dragram
City, State, Zip Code Tucson, AZ, 85705

Subject: Permission for Extension of project deadline

Respected Sir,

As you know I have done lot many projects for your company from last two years. I have always enjoyed working with your firm. Currently I am handling ABC Project

You are aware that I have always finished my work on time and you never had any complains from me, however this time I was suppose to finish the project by 30^th June, but due to labor strike I am not unable to finish the project. I request you to give me the permission to extend the project deadline one month more.

I am sorry for the inconvenience that will cause to you. I am sure you understand my situation and grant me the permission to submit the work at a later date.

Yours sincerely,

John Parker