How to Write a DMCA Takedown Letter: Step-by-Step (Free Template)

Learn how to write a DMCA takedown letter step-by-step. Use our free DMCA template to remove stolen content quickly.

If your content has been stolen and reposted without permission, a DMCA takedown letter is the first step to getting it removed. A well-written DMCA letter forces websites, hosts, and platforms to act fast — but it needs to follow a specific legal format.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to write a DMCA letter step-by-step, plus how OnlyGuard can handle it for you if you prefer not to deal with the hassle.

What is a DMCA Takedown Letter?

A DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown letter is a formal notice you send to a website, platform, or hosting provider requesting the removal of content that infringes your copyright.

Once received, the recipient is legally obligated to respond — often by removing the infringing content.

Step-by-Step: How to Write a DMCA Takedown Letter

1. Your Contact Information

Include your:

• Full Name (or business name)
• Email Address
• Phone Number (optional but recommended)

2. Identify the Infringed Work

Clearly describe the original content that is being infringed. Include:

• Title/description of the work.
• A link to where the original work is located (your website, OnlyFans, etc.)

3. Provide the Infringing URL(s)

List every URL where the stolen content is being hosted. Be precise.

4. Add the DMCA Legal Statements

Include the following required declarations:

“I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted materials described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”
“I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.”

5. Your Signature

You can use a typed signature like:

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Digital Signature]

Sample DMCA Takedown Letter Template

To Whom It May Concern,
My name is [Your Name], and I am the copyright owner of the content located at: [Your Original Content URL].
It has come to my attention that this content is being used without my permission at the following URL(s):
[List of Infringing URLs]
I have a good faith belief that this use is not authorized by me, my agent, or the law.
I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Please remove or disable access to this infringing material as required by the DMCA.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Signature]

Tired of Writing DMCA Letters Manually?

While writing DMCA letters is effective, it can be tedious when pirates re-upload your content again and again.

OnlyGuard automates this entire process, handling:

• Continuous piracy monitoring.
• Human-verified takedown notices.
• Escalation support for stubborn cases.

You focus on your content — we handle the takedowns.

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