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# Validation Notice Dates

This article explains the fields related to the Model Validation Notice in ACE. For reference, you can review the [Sample Model Validation Notice Template](/v1/docs/sample-model-validation-notice-template).

## Overview

The following fields are essential for understanding and managing validation notices in ACE:

- Validation Notice Sent Date
- Validation Notice Period
- Validation Notice End Date
- Validation Notice Returned Date

### 1. Validation Notice Sent Date

- Definition: The date when a validation notice letter is sent from ACE.
- Details: This date is recorded in the Debt Information section of the account page.
- How It's Set: A validation notice sent date is established when a letter or email with the category "Validation Notice" is sent.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6c7303ca-5ffc-4149-8868-8ea498eee635/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2024-10-22 092310.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T14%3A33%3A28Z&se=2026-10-31T15%3A33%3A28Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nTA9S8xFIukKqeHz1SlwL%2Bvb1AjPZuH%2FMS%2FuNtKhb8A%3D)

Image Displays Validation Notice Sent Date Field in the Debt Information section of the Account Page

### 2. Validation Notice Period

- Definition: In ACE, the validation notice period starts on the date the debt collector provides the validation information by sending a letter categorized as a "Validation Notice".
- Duration: It ends 30 calendar days after the consumer receives or is assumed to receive the validation information.
- Purpose: This period is critical for compliance with regulatory requirements, allowing consumers time to respond or dispute the debt.

### 3. Validation Notice End Date

- Definition: The date marking the end of the validation notice period.
- Calculation: It is calculated based on the Validation Notice Sent Date plus the validation notice buffer (typically accounting for mail delivery time).
- Recording: This date is recorded in the Validation Notice End Date field in the Debt Information section of the account page.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6c7303ca-5ffc-4149-8868-8ea498eee635/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2024-10-22 092615.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T14%3A33%3A28Z&se=2026-10-31T15%3A33%3A28Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nTA9S8xFIukKqeHz1SlwL%2Bvb1AjPZuH%2FMS%2FuNtKhb8A%3D)

Image Displays Validation Notice End Date field in Debt Information section of the Account Page

### 4. Validation Notice Returned Date

- Definition: The date when a validation notice letter is returned undelivered.
- How It's Set:
  - It can be populated manually by a user.
  - It can be updated via an import file from a letter vendor.
- Impact:
  - When a validation notice is returned, this date should be recorded.
  - If the validation notice is sent again, the Validation Notice Returned Date will be cleared when the Validation Notice Sent Date is updated.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6c7303ca-5ffc-4149-8868-8ea498eee635/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2024-10-22 092836.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T14%3A33%3A28Z&se=2026-10-31T15%3A33%3A28Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=nTA9S8xFIukKqeHz1SlwL%2Bvb1AjPZuH%2FMS%2FuNtKhb8A%3D)

Image Displays Validation Notice Returned Date field in the Debt Information section of the Account Page

## Additional Resources

For more information, please refer to:

- [Sample Model Validation Notice Template](/v1/docs/sample-model-validation-notice-template)
- [Validation Notice Fields Available to Local Print Letters & Letter Vendors](/v1/docs/validation-notice-fields-for-local-print-and-vendor-letters-in-ace)

> Note: Please ensure all configurations and date calculations comply with your organization's policies and regulatory requirements. Regularly review and update records to maintain accuracy and compliance.