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Create a Legally Compliant Promissory Note for Your State in Minutes

Fill in your details and get a completed, ready-to-sign promissory note for any US state. Secured, unsecured, installment, and demand notes. Professional PDF for $7.99.

Not a blank template - your details are filled in, formatted to your state's requirements, and ready to sign.

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Why Choose Us

What makes Your Promissory Note different.

State-Specific Usury & Interest Rate Compliance

We compile usury caps, interest rate limits, and repayment rules from each state's commercial and consumer lending laws. Your note includes all required warnings and legal language.

Completed & Ready to Use

Your loan terms are filled in and professionally formatted for your state. No blank templates - just customize details, print, and sign.

Cheaper Than Consulting a Lawyer

No legal fees. $7.99 for a state-specific promissory note instead of $400+ for attorney drafting and review.

Your Data Deletes Automatically

Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. PDFs and loan data auto-delete after 5 days, so personal and financial information is not stored long-term. We email your note right after purchase, so you keep a backup copy in your inbox.

From the Blog

Paying with a promissory note: using a note to buy something
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Paying with a promissory note: using a note to buy something

When a buyer pays with a note instead of cash, the seller becomes a lender. Here's how to secure the note, why negotiability matters, and how payments are taxed.

Sarah Mccullen Sarah Mccullen · September 25, 2026 at 1:16 PM ET
When a balloon payment comes due and the borrower cannot pay
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When a balloon payment comes due and the borrower cannot pay

A missed balloon payment is a real default on the maturity date. Here are the lender's four options and what each one does to interest, timing, and paperwork.

James Stackpoole James Stackpoole · September 24, 2026 at 1:33 PM ET
Arbitration and jury-waiver clauses in a promissory note
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Arbitration and jury-waiver clauses in a promissory note

Should your promissory note say where and how a dispute gets decided? Here's how arbitration, jury waivers, and forum clauses work, when courts enforce them, and sample language that holds up.

Sarah Mccullen Sarah Mccullen · September 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
What happens if you miss a payment on a promissory note
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What happens if you miss a payment on a promissory note

A missed payment on a promissory note starts a process, and at almost every step you still have options. Here is what happens next, from the borrower's side of the table.

James Stackpoole James Stackpoole · September 22, 2026 at 1:27 PM ET
Can you sue on a promissory note in small claims court?
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Can you sue on a promissory note in small claims court?

Small claims court can turn an unpaid promissory note into a judgment for under $100 in filing fees. Here's how the dollar limits, evidence, and interest math work.

Sarah Mccullen Sarah Mccullen · September 21, 2026 at 1:12 PM ET
Two lenders on one note: how co-lenders share the loan
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Two lenders on one note: how co-lenders share the loan

Two people fund one loan and sign one note. It works until the borrower misses a payment and the lenders disagree about what to do next. A page of terms prevents most of that.

Sarah Mccullen Sarah Mccullen · September 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM ET
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How It Works

Create a state-specific promissory note in three simple steps.

1

Select Your State and Note Type

Choose your state and the type of promissory note you need. We load the specific usury limits and legal requirements for your jurisdiction.

2

Fill In Your Details

Enter lender, borrower, and loan details. Our form guides you through every required field and warns you if your interest rate exceeds your state's usury cap.

3

Pay $7.99 and Download

Secure checkout via Stripe. Download your professionally formatted, ready-to-sign PDF instantly. Re-download anytime within 5 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about legitimacy and your data.

Is my promissory note valid?

A promissory note that states the amount, interest, and repayment terms and is signed by both parties is a legally binding document, and ours are built to follow current state usury and lending rules. Many lenders and individuals have successfully used them for personal loans and family financing. That said, we are not a law firm, and if your loan involves business operations, complex terms, or legal concerns, consulting an attorney is wise.

Is my data secure?

Payments are processed by Stripe (PCI compliant). All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. Your loan data and PDF auto-delete from our servers after 5 days, so we don't store personal or financial information long-term. Your note is also emailed to you at checkout, so you keep a permanent backup copy in your own inbox.

How quickly will I get my promissory note?

Instantly. As soon as your payment goes through, your completed PDF is ready to download, and we also email a copy to you right away so you have it on file.

What transactions work well with our documents?

Our promissory notes work great for personal loans between friends or family, small business lending, installment payment plans, and demand notes. They are ideal when both parties have agreed on loan terms and need a clear, state-specific document to formalize the arrangement.

State-Specific Promissory Notes for Every Lending Situation

A promissory note is one of the most important documents in any lending relationship. It establishes a legally binding promise from a borrower to repay a specific amount of money to a lender under defined terms, covering everything from interest rates and payment schedules to default remedies and late fees. Every state in the US has its own usury laws that set maximum allowable interest rates, and violating these limits can result in severe penalties including forfeiture of all interest or even the entire principal.

For example, California limits general loans to 10% annual interest for personal loans and 7% when no rate is specified in writing. New York caps interest at 16% and considers anything above 25% criminal usury. Texas allows up to 10% for written agreements but has different rules for commercial transactions. Florida sets its general usury limit at 18% with criminal penalties above 25%. These differences matter because a promissory note that does not account for your state's specific usury laws can be unenforceable or expose the lender to legal liability.

Your Promissory Note generates state-specific, professionally formatted documents that comply with your jurisdiction's usury limits and legal requirements. Whether you are lending money to a family member, financing a vehicle sale, structuring a business loan, or formalizing any other debt, our platform helps you create a compliant promissory note quickly and affordably.

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