Connecticut Promissory Notes
Create a legally compliant Connecticut promissory note that complies with state usury limits and includes all required provisions. Choose the note type that fits your lending situation, fill out the guided form, and download your professional PDF for $7.99.
Secured Promissory Note
For loans backed by collateral such as a vehicle, property, or equipment. The lender can seize the collateral if the borrower defaults.
Complies with Connecticut usury limits (max 12%). Includes collateral description and default remedies.
Create Secured Promissory NoteUnsecured Promissory Note
For loans based solely on the borrower's promise to pay, with no collateral pledged. Common for personal and family loans.
Connecticut statute of limitations: 6 years. Max interest rate: 12%.
Create Unsecured Promissory NoteInstallment Promissory Note
For loans repaid in fixed periodic payments over a set term. Includes a detailed payment schedule with amounts and due dates.
Includes amortization-ready payment terms compliant with Connecticut usury law (12% max rate).
Create Installment Promissory NoteDemand Promissory Note
Payable in full when the lender demands repayment. No fixed schedule or maturity date. Common for informal arrangements.
Payable on demand under Connecticut law. Includes usury savings clause and default provisions.
Create Demand Promissory NoteConnecticut Usury Law and Note Requirements
Connecticut usury law is governed by Connecticut Superior Courts. The maximum allowable interest rate is 12% (12% maximum). Penalties for exceeding the usury limit include: Forfeiture of all interest. The statute of limitations for enforcing a promissory note in Connecticut is 6 years. Notarization is not required but recommended. Our documents are designed to comply with Connecticut law and include all required provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum interest rate for a promissory note in Connecticut?
Connecticut caps the maximum interest rate at 12% (12% maximum). Exceeding this limit may result in penalties: Forfeiture of all interest. Our documents include a usury savings clause for additional protection.
Does a promissory note need to be notarized in Connecticut?
Notarization is not legally required in Connecticut, but it is strongly recommended. A notarized note is easier to enforce in court and helps verify the identities of all parties. While not required, having 1 witness is recommended.
How much does a Connecticut promissory note cost?
Each promissory note costs $7.99. Choose your note type, fill in your details through our guided form, and download your completed, Connecticut-compliant PDF instantly. Re-download available for 5 days.
What is Connecticut's usury limit for private loans?
Connecticut caps interest at 12% per year for most loans (Conn. Gen. Stat. §37-4). Charging above 12% without a lender's license is a misdemeanor. Licensed lenders may charge higher rates under their specific licensing statutes. Connecticut's 6-year statute of limitations applies to written promissory notes. Connecticut courts have also found certain payday-loan-style arrangements to be usurious even when structured to technically avoid the 12% cap.
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