Petition Formats Samples & Templates

A petition Template is a formal request from a person to a governing official to ask for favor and/or privileges. The word is now colloquially used as a written appeal that is often signed by many people so their request is granted. However, not all petitions involve that many people.

• Free Petition Templates & Examples
• Sample Petition

For those who have difficulty drafting a one, they usually refer to Petition Templates for an additional guide on this matter. One or two individuals could make a petition, as in the case of a divorce petition.

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Petition Format For Collector

[Your Address]
[Street Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]

[Date]

To,
The Collector,
[Collector’s Office Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]

Subject: [Briefly State the Purpose of the Petition]

Respected Sir/Madam,

We, the undersigned, residents of [your locality/area/city], are writing to bring to your kind attention the [issue/concern/request] regarding [brief description of the issue/concern/request].

[Background/Details]
Provide a detailed description of the issue or request. Explain the background, current situation, and any relevant details that will help the Collector understand the context. Include any important dates, events, or statistics that support your petition.

[Impact/Consequences]
Describe the impact of the issue or the consequences of not addressing the concern. Explain how it affects the community, individuals, or environment.

[Request/Action Needed]
Clearly state what action you are requesting from the Collector. Be specific about what you want to be done, such as implementing a solution, providing a service, or enforcing a policy.

[Supporting Evidence]
If applicable, mention any supporting documents or evidence you are attaching to the petition. This could include photographs, reports, surveys, or other relevant materials.

[Conclusion]
We sincerely hope that you will take our petition into consideration and take the necessary action to address the [issue/concern/request]. We trust in your ability to resolve this matter promptly and effectively.

[Signatures]
Below are the signatures of the concerned residents who fully support this petition:

S. No.	Name	Address	Signature
1
2
3
…

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours faithfully,

[Your Name]
[Designation, if applicable]

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Sample Petition Letter with Signatures

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]

To,
The Collector
[Collector’s Office Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]

Subject: Petition for [State the Purpose of Your Petition]

Respected Sir/Madam,

We, the undersigned residents of [Your Community/City], are writing this petition to bring to your attention the urgent need for [briefly state the issue or request, e.g., “the repair of the main road connecting our community to the city center”].

[Provide detailed information about the issue or request. Explain why this issue is important and how it affects the community. Include any relevant facts, figures, or evidence that support your petition.]

Despite previous attempts to address this matter, including [mention any previous efforts and their outcomes], the issue remains unresolved, causing significant inconvenience and potential hazards to the residents.

In light of the above, we kindly request your immediate intervention to [state your specific request or what action you are seeking from the Collector]. We believe that with your assistance, [explain the positive outcome you expect if your request is granted].

Enclosed are the signatures of the concerned residents who support this petition. We trust that this collective appeal will prompt prompt and favorable action.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Signature (if submitting a hard copy)]

Attachments:

1. [List any attachments or documents you are including]

Signatures of Concerned Residents:

No.	Name	Address	Signature
1.	[Resident Name 1]	[Resident Address 1]	[Signature 1]
2.	[Resident Name 2]	[Resident Address 2]	[Signature 2]
3.	[Resident Name 3]	[Resident Address 3]	[Signature 3]
4.	[Resident Name 4]	[Resident Address 4]	[Signature 4]
5.	[Resident Name 5]	[Resident Address 5]	[Signature 5]
…	…	…	…

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Sample Petition Letter to Government

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]

To,
[Recipient’s Name, if known]
[Position, e.g., The Honorable Governor]
[Department/Office Name]
[Office Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]

Subject: Petition for [State the Purpose of Your Petition]

Respected Sir/Madam,

We, the undersigned citizens of [Your Community/City/State], are writing this petition to bring to your esteemed attention the urgent need for [briefly state the issue or request, e.g., “improved healthcare facilities in our community”].

[Provide detailed information about the issue or request. Explain why this issue is important and how it affects the community. Include any relevant facts, figures, or evidence that support your petition.]

Despite previous efforts to address this matter, including [mention any previous efforts and their outcomes], the issue persists, resulting in [explain the negative impacts on the community].

In light of the above, we earnestly request your intervention to [state your specific request or what action you are seeking from the government]. We believe that with your support, [explain the positive outcome you expect if your request is granted].

We have attached the signatures of the concerned citizens who support this petition. We trust that this collective appeal will receive your prompt and favorable consideration.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Signature (if submitting a hard copy)]

Attachments:

1. [List any attachments or documents you are including]

Signatures of Concerned Citizens:

No.	Name	Address	Signature
1.	[Citizen Name 1]	[Citizen Address 1]	[Signature 1]
2.	[Citizen Name 2]	[Citizen Address 2]	[Signature 2]
3.	[Citizen Name 3]	[Citizen Address 3]	[Signature 3]
4.	[Citizen Name 4]	[Citizen Address 4]	[Signature 4]
5.	[Citizen Name 5]	[Citizen Address 5]	[Signature 5]
…	…	…	…

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Petition Letter Against a Person

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]

To,
[Recipient’s Name, if known]
[Position, e.g., The Chief of Police]
[Department/Office Name]
[Office Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]

Subject: Petition Against [Name of the Person] for [State the Reason]

Respected Sir/Madam,

We, the undersigned residents of [Your Community/City], are writing this petition to bring to your immediate attention our serious concerns regarding the actions of [Name of the Person], who resides at [Person’s Address or is associated with a particular place].

[Provide detailed information about the person’s actions or behavior that are causing concern. Explain why this is important and how it negatively affects the community. Include any relevant facts, figures, or evidence that support your petition.]

Despite previous attempts to resolve this issue through [mention any previous efforts and their outcomes, such as community meetings, direct communication, or legal actions], the problematic behavior continues, resulting in [explain the negative impacts on the community].

In light of the above, we earnestly request your intervention to address this matter. We specifically seek [state your specific request or what action you are seeking from the authorities, e.g., an investigation, legal action, restraining order, etc.]. We believe that with your support, [explain the positive outcome you expect if your request is granted].

We have attached the signatures of the concerned residents who support this petition. We trust that this collective appeal will receive your prompt and favorable consideration.

Thank you for your time and attention to this serious matter.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Signature (if submitting a hard copy)]

Attachments:

1. [List any attachments or documents you are including]

Signatures of Concerned Residents:

No.	Name	Address	Signature
1.	[Resident Name 1]	[Resident Address 1]	[Signature 1]
2.	[Resident Name 2]	[Resident Address 2]	[Signature 2]
3.	[Resident Name 3]	[Resident Address 3]	[Signature 3]
4.	[Resident Name 4]	[Resident Address 4]	[Signature 4]
5.	[Resident Name 5]	[Resident Address 5]	[Signature 5]
…	…	…	…

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The Petition Format

You may be thinking of making a business petition but don’t know what goes into them. As a petition is a legal document, there are things that need to be present in a petition for it to be considered in court. A petition, just like any other formal document, must follow a certain petition format. Below are the details that must be seen in a petition:

• Caption. Write here the name of the people involved (e.g., plaintiff and defendant), case number, and the courthouse name.
• Petition title. An example is “Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.”
• Body. It helps if you number each paragraph in the body.
• Signature Block. The petitioner should sign the document.

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How Many Signatures Are Needed for an Effective Petition?

If you are advocating for a special cause and you care deeply about it, you might feel helpless when you are the only one person fighting for it. However, if you never let your advocacy known, you’ll never know how many people feel the same way you do. One way of getting the word out is by making a petition. Follow the steps outlined in the previous section on how to make a petition. You’ll never know the importance of petition documents until you make one.

There are many ways of making a petition. You can do it the old-fashioned way of writing one on paper and going door to door to get your signatures or you can do an online petition. The number of needed signatures to make an effective petition depends on the severity of the issue you are dealing with. For school-level petitions, 100 parent signatures would suffice. For higher government petitions, however, you would need a lot of signatures for you to get noticed, if you would get noticed at all. The UK House of Commons however has a more structured way of dealing with petitions: 10,000 signatures would give you a response while 100,000 signatures will start a debate in the parliament.

How to Write a Petition Letter

A petition letter that requests buy-in from other people often contains two parts — the content and the list of signatures. This format is followed in any petition that asks for signatures from different individuals, such as an employee petition, school petition, etc. To make the letter, you would need to follow the formal letter format. This means you need to make the heading, the body, and the closing salutations of the letter. Like any formal letter, you as the petitioner should also sign the document. If you are asking for signatures for the petition, make sure that you attach a table so people could write their name and affix their signature.

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How to Start a Petition for a Change of Law

A change of law is quite a big undertaking for any government. That is why it takes quite sometime to make them and to, in a way, un-make them. If you feel that a law or some provisions in the law need to be changed, you can start a petition. You could start with a community petition and then go bigger as needed. First, you have to be passionate about the issue. Do a research on how your local government works. You can then start to write your petition. However, know that changing the law is a big issue and it would take a lot of signatures and significant buy-in for you to get noticed.

How to Write a Petition?

Writing a petition should be easy when you sincerely care about the issue. When you do, words just come naturally and you would get to writing what you really want your reader to take from the document. It also takes a lot of research for you to make valid points for your petition. When writing a petition for the first time, you can refer to a petition guide. They are very useful in helping you draft that petition that gets noticed. If making your own is still a problem, some sample petition templates would come in handy.

• Determine the Purpose:
  • Identify the issue or problem you want to address.
  • Define the goal of your petition and what you want to achieve.
• Research the Issue:
  • Gather relevant facts, data, and evidence to support your case.
  • Understand the laws, regulations, or policies related to your issue.
• Identify the Recipient:
  • Determine who has the power to address or resolve the issue (e.g., government official, organization, institution). You can also see more on Writing the petition guide.
• Draft the Petition:
  • Title: Clearly state the purpose of the petition in a concise and compelling title.
  • Introduction: Introduce yourself and briefly explain the issue.
  • Body: Provide detailed information about the issue, including why it is important and how it affects you or the community.
  • Request: Clearly state what action you are seeking from the recipient.
  • Conclusion: Summarize your request and express hope for a positive response. Thank the recipient for their attention.
• Gather Signatures:
  • Create a section for signatures, including columns for the signer’s name, address, and signature.
  • Ensure that the signers understand what they are supporting.
• Format the Petition:
  • Use a formal and respectful tone.
  • Keep the petition clear, concise, and to the point.
  • Ensure proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Distribute the Petition:
  • Share the petition with others who support your cause (online or in person).
  • Use social media, email, and other platforms to reach a wider audience.
• Submit the Petition:
  • Send the petition to the intended recipient(s) through the appropriate channels (mail, email, or in person).
  • Consider following up to ensure it has been received and to request a response.

Mutual Petition Format

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Guidelines in Writing a Petition

Time and effort must be spent in making a petition no matter what type it is, be it an execution petition, leave petition, or any other kind. It is a legal document and important decisions are made based on them. Petitions, when done right, can be a strong catalyst for change. Here are a few guidelines you can follow research to write an effective petition:

• Craft a compelling headline. The headline offers a glimpse of the content of the whole document, so make sure your headline effectively captures what the petition is about.
• Provide an objective. You need to have a goal when writing a petition. When writing gets hard, always go back to the objectives that you have set in place.
• Be concise. People don’t have a lot of time to read through the whole petition so make sure that you go directly to the point.
• Be visual. When making a petition that asks for individual signatures, it would greatly help if you have photos to bring the issue to life. Having visual aid adds compelling support to your cause.
• Follow Up: After submitting the petition, follow up with the recipient to ensure they have received it and to request a response. Persistence can be key to achieving your goal.

How many signatures does a petition need?

The number of signatures required for a petition varies depending on the jurisdiction and the type of petition. Generally, more signatures increase the petition’s impact and likelihood of success.

How many pages should a petition be?

A petition should be concise, ideally one to two pages, clearly stating the issue, supporting facts, and the requested action. Include additional pages for signatures as needed. You can also see more on academic petition.

What are the basics of a petition?

The basics of a petition include a clear and concise statement of the issue, supporting facts and evidence, a specific call to action, and spaces for signatories’ names, addresses, and signatures.

What is the proper way to start a petition?

To start a petition, identify the issue, research relevant facts, define your goal, create a compelling headline, draft the petition, gather signatures, and submit it to the appropriate authority.

In conclusion, we urge you to address this issue promptly. Your support can bring about necessary change. We hope for your positive response and thank you for considering our petition and the concerns of our community.