Credit Bureau Dispute Letter
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), credit bureaus must investigate disputed items — usually within 30 days — and correct or delete information that can’t be verified. A Credit Bureau Dispute Letter puts your dispute on the record.
Who needs a Credit Dispute?
- Your credit report shows accounts or balances that are wrong
- A paid or discharged debt still shows as owed
- You are a victim of identity theft or mixed files
What this document does
Dispute inaccurate items on your credit report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The bureau must investigate within 30 days or remove the item.
- States the disputed item and why it is inaccurate
- Triggers the FCRA investigation and 30-day timeline
- Requests deletion or correction of unverifiable items
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the bureau have to respond?
Generally 30 days from receiving your dispute (up to 45 in some cases).
Which bureaus should I dispute with?
Dispute with each bureau reporting the error — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion track separately.
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