The Ultimate DIY Dispute Folder
Want Faster Dispute Results? Build This Folder First (What to Print, Track & Save) If you’re serious about fixing your credit, don’t treat it like a guessing game. You need a system — not just random letters. Here’s how to create the perfect DIY Dispute Folder that keeps you organized, legally protected, and ready to escalate 👇 🗂️ What Goes in Your Credit Dispute Folder Use a 3-ring binder, expandable folder, or digital cloud folder (like Google Drive). 📁 Section 1: Personal Documents (ID Verification) Include: - 📇 Government-issued ID (driver’s license, passport) - 🧾 Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, lease) - 🧾 Social Security number (redacted copy of card or tax document) 🧠 Always include these with disputes to prevent “frivolous” rejections. 📁 Section 2: Credit Reports (All 3 Bureaus) 👉 Download from: https://www.annualcreditreport.com✅ Print or save: - Experian - Equifax - TransUnion Highlight all errors and negative items you plan to dispute. 📁 Section 3: Dispute Letters (By Round) Create tabs for: - 📄 Round 1 Letters - 📄 Round 2 Letters - 📄 Method of Verification - 📄 Debt Validation Letters - 📄 CFPB Complaints - 📄 Cease & Desist / 623 Letters 📌 Keep copies of everything you send, with: - Date mailed - What was included - Who it was sent to 📁 Section 4: Mailing Receipts & Certified Mail Slips - USPS tracking receipts - Green cards (return receipts) - Certified mail labels - Envelopes (optional) 🧠 This is your legal proof that disputes were received. 📁 Section 5: Responses from Bureaus / Collectors Whenever you receive a letter back from: - Experian, Equifax, TransUnion - Creditors - Collection agencies 📌 Store them in the correct round tab with a note about what action was taken. 📁 Section 6: Dispute Timeline & Tracker Track: - Dates you sent each letter - Deadlines (30-day mark) - Responses received - Follow-up needed - Escalation steps