Guides: Signing, Notarizing & Using Legal Documents
How to sign, witness and notarize documents, make templates legally binding, and know when you need a lawyer.
How to get a document notarizedWhere to find a notary (banks, UPS, online), what it costs, what ID to bring, and the mistakes that get documents rejected.
Are online legal templates legally binding?A free template is as binding as an expensive one if it’s filled in correctly and properly signed. Here’s what makes a contract valid, and …
How to sign a legal document correctlyHow to sign contracts and legal forms correctly: who signs, signing for a business, witnesses, initials, dating, copies and e-signatures.
When do you need a lawyer for a legal document?Templates are fine for routine agreements. Here are the situations where paying a lawyer to draft or review your document is worth it.
How to write a bill of saleWhat to include in a bill of sale for a car or personal property, whether it needs a notary, and what buyers and sellers should do after si…
What to include in a lease agreementThe essential clauses for a residential lease (rent, deposit, repairs, entry, pets, subletting) plus state-required disclosures landlords o…