There are a few key elements that must be included in a formal letter:
The heading should include the sender's address, the date, and the recipient's address.
The salutation should be Dear followed by the recipient's title and last name.
The body of the letter should be single-spaced with a space between each paragraph.
The closing should be formal (e.g., Sincerely, Best regards) followed by a comma and the sender's signature.
The sender's name and address should be included below the signature.
Here is a template that can be used for a formal letter:
[Sender's Address]
[Date]
[Recipient's Address]
Dear [Title and Last Name],
[ Body of Letter]
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Name]