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New York Promissory Notes

Create a legally compliant New York 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.

New York Usury Law and Note Requirements

Max Interest Rate 16%
Rate Description 16% civil maximum; 25% criminal threshold
Default Rate 9%
Penalty for Exceeding Usury Limit Entire debt voided over 16%; felony over 25%
Statute of Limitations 6 years
Notarization Required Not required (recommended)
Witness Required Not required
Governing Agency New York Supreme Courts

New York usury law is governed by New York Supreme Courts. The maximum allowable interest rate is 16% (16% civil maximum; 25% criminal threshold). Penalties for exceeding the usury limit include: Entire debt voided over 16%; felony over 25%. The statute of limitations for enforcing a promissory note in New York is 6 years. Notarization is not required but recommended. Our documents are designed to comply with New York law and include all required provisions.

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