Kind regard (regards)

Short answer: "Kind regard" is incorrect as an email closing. Use "Kind regards." Below are clear explanations, many copyable examples (work, school, casual), quick rewrite templates, formatting notes, memory tricks, and practice items so you can fix messages instantly.

Quick answer

"Kind regard" is wrong; use "Kind regards."

"Kind regards" functions as a fixed plural phrase meaning "my regards" or "good wishes."
Capitalize only the first word: "Kind regards" and, in American style, follow it with a comma.
For very formal letters use "Sincerely,"; for casual notes use "Best," "Thanks," or "Cheers."

Core explanation (short)

"Kind regards" compresses the idea "my kind regards" or "my good wishes"-a plural concept. The singular "Kind regard" sounds incomplete and is nonstandard in correspondence.

Minimal fix: change "Kind regard" → "Kind regards." Adjust punctuation to match your regional style (comma typical in the U.S.; optional in some British styles).

Always add the final "s": Kind regard → Kind regards.
Typical format: message body, blank line, Kind regards, (comma optional), Your Name.
If you want a different tone, replace the closing entirely (see templates below).

Work examples (copyable)

Pick a closing that fits the level of formality. "Kind regards" and "Best regards" work well for professional messages; "Best" or "Thanks" suit shorter or familiar emails.

Wrong: Hi Janet, Please find the Q2 numbers attached. Kind regard, Mark
Right: Hi Janet, Please find the Q2 numbers attached. Kind regards, Mark
Wrong: Dear Ms. Alvarez, I'd like to arrange a meeting next week. Kind regard, Alex Chen
Right: Dear Ms. Alvarez, I'd like to arrange a meeting next week. Kind regards, Alex Chen
Wrong: Team, Quick heads-up: the deployment is delayed. Kind regard, Rhea
Right: Team, Quick heads-up: the deployment is delayed. Best, Rhea

School & academic examples

Use slightly more formal closings with professors or admission teams. For classmates, shorter sign-offs are fine.

Wrong: Dear Professor Lane, Could I meet during your office hours for help with the paper? Kind regard, Maja
Right: Dear Professor Lane, Could I meet during your office hours for help with the paper? Kind regards, Maja
Wrong: Hello Admissions Team, I've uploaded my transcript but need to confirm receipt. Kind regard, Evan H.
Right: Hello Admissions Team, I've uploaded my transcript but need to confirm receipt. Kind regards, Evan H.
Wrong: Group, Meeting notes attached. Thanks for the input. Kind regard, Sam
Right: Group, Meeting notes attached. Thanks for the input. Thanks, Sam

Casual messages (friends, chatty colleagues)

For friends or quick threads, prefer casual sign-offs or omit them entirely on short replies. A formal closing can feel out of place in a casual exchange.

Wrong: Hey Sam, Want to grab lunch tomorrow? Kind regard, Leo
Right: Hey Sam, Want to grab lunch tomorrow? Cheers, Leo
Wrong: Got it-thanks! Kind regard, Tae
Right: Got it-thanks! Best, Tae
Usage: Quick thread reply (no closing needed): Perfect - catching you at 12 works.

Rewrite help: quick templates you can paste

Spot "Kind regard" in a draft? Swap it using one of these templates. Replace [Your Name] and match punctuation to your style.

Formal: Sincerely, [Your Name]
Neutral/professional: Kind regards, [Your Name]
Concise/quick: Best, [Your Name]
Casual/friendly: Thanks, [Your Name]

Rewrite:
Wrong: "Kind regard,\nSam" → Neutral
rewrite: "Kind regards,\nSam"
Rewrite:
Wrong: "Kind regard and thanks,\nLena" → Formal
rewrite: "Sincerely,\nLena"
Rewrite:
Wrong: "Got it - Kind regard,\nRyan" → Casual
rewrite: "Thanks,\nRyan"
Rewrite:
Wrong: "Kind regard\nTeam" → Minimal
rewrite: "Best regards,\nTeam"

Try your own sentence

Read the whole message aloud. Context usually shows whether a closing fits. Paste your closing into the checker below for a quick review.

Memory tricks and quick rules

Use a brief mental test to lock in the plural form.

Speak it: say "Kind regards" out loud-the final "s" usually sounds right.
Expand it mentally to "my kind regards" or "my good wishes" to justify the plural.
Save three go-to sign-offs on your phone (Formal / Neutral / Casual) to paste quickly.

Hyphenation, spacing and punctuation (formatting rules)

"Kind regards" is two words with no hyphen. Leave a blank line between the message body and the closing. Use a comma after the closing in American business emails; the comma is optional in some British styles.

No hyphen: write "Kind regards" not "Kind-regards".
Spacing example: Body text Kind regards, [Your Name]
Comma rule: American = comma after closing; UK/informal = comma optional.

Usage (American): Thanks for your help. Kind regards, Laura Ortiz
Usage (British option): Thank you for the update. Kind regards Marcus

Similar mistakes (quick corrections)

Writers sometimes make the same singular/plural error with other closings. Fix these by using the plural or choosing a standard alternative.

"Best regard" → wrong. Use "Best regards."
"Kindest regard" → wrong. Use "Kindest regards."
Avoid mixing many closings ("Kind regards and best wishes") unless you want extra emphasis.

Wrong: Best regard, Nadia
Right: Best regards, Nadia
Wrong: Kindest regard, Omar
Right: Kindest regards, Omar
Wrong: Regards and best regard, Fay
Right: Best regards, Fay

Hands-on practice: quick fixes

Spot the incorrect closing and replace it. Copy the corrected line into your drafts until it becomes automatic.

Exercise 1: Wrong: "Thanks for the update. Kind regard, Jon" →
Correct: "Thanks for the update. Kind regards, Jon"
Exercise 2: Wrong: "Dear Committee, Please see my application. Kind regard A. Patel" →
Correct: "Dear Committee, Please see my application. Kind regards, A. Patel"
Exercise 3: Wrong: "Got it - thanks! Kind regard, Tae" → Correct (casual): "Got it - thanks! Best, Tae"
Exercise 4: Wrong: "Team - roadmap updated. Kind regard, M" →
Correct: "Team - roadmap updated. Best regards, M"
Exercise 5: Wrong: "Hello Prof., I have a question about grading. Kind regard, S" →
Correct: "Hello Prof., I have a question about grading. Sincerely, S"
Exercise 6: Wrong: "See you tomorrow. Kind regard, Ana" → Correct (friendly): "See you tomorrow. Cheers, Ana"

FAQ

Is 'Kind regard' ever correct?

No. In correspondence the accepted form is "Kind regards." The singular form is nonstandard and will be noticed as an error.

Should I put a comma after 'Kind regards'?

In American business emails, yes: "Kind regards,". In many British or international styles the comma is optional. The key point is to use the plural form.

When should I use 'Sincerely' instead?

Use "Sincerely" for formal letters, official documents, or when you want a traditional tone. For routine professional emails, "Kind regards" is fine.

Is 'Best regards' the same as 'Kind regards'?

They are similar. "Best regards" is slightly less formal but widely acceptable. Either is fine in professional contexts-avoid singular forms.

How do I stop repeating this mistake?

Save three trusted sign-offs in a draft, read the closing aloud before sending, and search your important drafts for "Kind regard" to fix them before sending.

Need a quick check before you send?

If you're unsure, paste the closing into a grammar tool or use one of the rewrite templates above. Small corrections take seconds and improve how your message reads.

Keep three go-to sign-offs saved so you can paste them and avoid the singular mistake.