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Legal Documents for United States

Create free legal documents tailored to United States law. All templates comply with local legislation.

Legal System

Common law system based on federal and state constitutions, statutes, and case law. Contract law is primarily governed at the state level, with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) providing consistency across states.

Most Popular Templates in United States

Operating Agreement Last Will and Testament Employment Contract Lease Agreement Commercial Purchase Agreement Power of Attorney Contract Termination Letter

Business (18 of 191)

Acceptable Use Policy

Define permitted and prohibited uses of your organization's IT systems, networks, and digital resources with this US Acceptable Use Policy. Covers computer use, internet access, email, data handling, and disciplinary consequences under applicable law.

Agency Agreement

Define the terms under which an agent acts on behalf of a principal

Angel Investor Agreement

Structure an early-stage investment between a startup and an angel investor with this US Angel Investor Agreement. Covers investment amount, equity or convertible note terms, representations, rights, and investor protections under US securities law.

Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

Establish rules to prevent bribery and corruption in your organization

Arbitration Agreement

Agree to resolve disputes through private arbitration instead of court

Articles of Incorporation

Formally register a new corporation with the state government

Articles of Organization (LLC)

Form a Limited Liability Company in any US state with this Articles of Organization template. Covers company name, registered agent, management structure, member information, and purpose as required by state LLC statutes.

Assignment Agreement

Transfer contractual rights and obligations from one party to another

Assignment Agreement - Invention

Transfer ownership rights of an invention to another party

IP Assignment Agreement

Transfer intellectual property rights from one party to another

Trademark Assignment Agreement

Transfer trademark ownership rights from one party to another

Auto Repair Agreement

Document vehicle repair services, parts, and payment terms with this US Auto Repair Agreement. Covers vehicle description, scope of work, estimate authorization, labor rates, warranty, and mechanic's lien rights under applicable state law.

Barter Agreement

Create a legally binding Barter Agreement for exchanging goods or services without money. This template covers item descriptions, valuations, exchange terms, warranties, and governing law under US contract principles.

Bill of Lading

Document the shipment of goods and serve as receipt of cargo

Bill of Sale for Business

Record the sale and transfer of business assets to a new owner

Board Resolution

Record a formal decision made by a company's board of directors

Brand Ambassador Agreement

Establish clear terms with your brand ambassador using this US-compliant agreement. Covers promotion duties, compensation, exclusivity, social media guidelines, IP rights, FTC disclosure requirements, and termination.

Brand Licensing Agreement

License your brand, trademark, or logo to a third party with this US Brand Licensing Agreement. Defines the licensed marks, territory, permitted uses, royalty structure, quality control standards, and term of license.

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Real Estate (18 of 113)

Lease Assignment Agreement

Transfer your lease rights and obligations to a new tenant

Bill of Sale — Manufactured Home

Transfer ownership of a manufactured or mobile home with this US Manufactured Home Bill of Sale. Records HUD label number, title information, purchase price, and lien status for a complete ownership transfer record.

Boundary Line Agreement

Resolve or confirm a disputed or ambiguous property boundary with this US Boundary Line Agreement. Establishes the agreed boundary line between adjoining parcels, reducing future disputes and enabling recording in the county land records.

Buyer Agent Agreement

Formalize your relationship with a real estate buyer's agent using this US Buyer Agent Agreement. Defines the agent's duties, the buyer's obligations, compensation structure, exclusivity, and term of representation.

Commercial Lease Agreement

Establish terms for renting commercial property to a business tenant

Commercial Purchase Agreement

Document the sale and purchase of commercial real property with this US Commercial Purchase Agreement. Covers purchase price, earnest money, due diligence, contingencies, closing conditions, and representations.

Consent to Sublease Form

Obtain landlord approval to sublease a rental property

Contract For Deed

Structure a property sale with installment payments over time

Deed Of Reconveyance

Release a property from a mortgage or deed of trust

Deed of Sale

Transfer real property ownership from seller to buyer

Deed of Trust

Secure a real estate loan with this US Deed of Trust. Transfers title to a neutral trustee as security for a promissory note, covering property description, loan terms, borrower covenants, power of sale, and trustee authority under applicable state law.

Demand Letter \u2014 Notice to Remove Personal Property

Demand removal of personal belongings from your property

Early Termination Of Lease Agreement

End a lease before its scheduled expiration date

Non-Renewal Lease Termination Notice

Notify that a lease will not be renewed at expiration

Easement Agreement

Grant or obtain rights to use another party's land with this US Easement Agreement. Covers access easements, utility easements, drainage easements, and easements by prescription, with provisions for recording, maintenance obligations, and termination under state property law.

Equipment Rental Agreement

Set terms for renting equipment including duration and payment

Eviction Notice

Formally notify a tenant that they must vacate the property

10-Day Eviction Notice

A 10-Day Eviction Notice (10-Day Notice to Quit or Vacate) is used in states that require a 10-day cure or vacate period for certain lease violations, including non-payment of rent and material lease breaches. Serving a legally correct notice is the mandatory first step before filing for eviction in court. Our free template covers landlord and tenant details, property address, reason for notice, amount owed, and the 10-day deadline. Download as PDF or Word.

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Personal & Family (18 of 121)

Accident Report Form

Document the details of an accident for insurance or workplace records

Adoption Agreement

Document the terms and conditions of a private or agency-assisted pet or adult adoption arrangement with this US Adoption Agreement. Covers identifying information, responsibilities, representations, and consent under applicable state law.

Adoption Consent Form

Grant legal consent for the adoption of a child

Affidavit of Character

Provide a sworn statement attesting to an individual's good moral character for court proceedings, immigration applications, or professional licensing with this US Affidavit of Character.

Form I-864: Affidavit of Support

Sponsor an immigrant by guaranteeing financial support under oath

Affidavit of Lost Document

Declare under oath that an original document has been lost, stolen, or destroyed with this US Affidavit of Lost Document. Used to obtain replacement titles, deeds, certificates, and other official records.

Affidavit of Name Change

Certify a legal name change under oath with this US Affidavit of Name Change. Used to notify government agencies, financial institutions, and employers of an official name change following marriage, divorce, or court order.

Affidavit of Single Status

Declare under oath that you are unmarried and free to marry with this US Affidavit of Single Status. Required for marriage abroad, immigration petitions, and foreign marriage registrations.

Alimony Agreement

Establish spousal support terms between divorcing or separated spouses with this US Alimony Agreement. Covers payment amount, duration, modification conditions, tax treatment, and termination events under applicable state law.

Artist Short Bio

Create a professional biography for an artist or creative professional

Bill of Sale

Record the sale and transfer of personal property between parties

As-Is Bill of Sale

Sell personal property in its current condition with no warranties

ATV Bill of Sale

Record the sale and transfer of an ATV between parties

Bicycle Bill of Sale

Record the sale and transfer of a bicycle between parties

Boat Bill of Sale

Record the sale and transfer of a boat or watercraft

Bill of Sale — Camper

Transfer ownership of a camper, travel trailer, motorhome, or RV with this US Bill of Sale. Covers vehicle identification, sale price, odometer disclosure, as-is condition, and title transfer under applicable state law.

Bill Of Sale Car

Record the sale and transfer of a car or motor vehicle

Bill of Sale — Computer

Document the private sale of a computer, laptop, tablet, or electronic device with this US Bill of Sale. Covers hardware description, serial numbers, included accessories, sale price, data deletion acknowledgment, and as-is condition.

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Estate Planning (18 of 50)

Advance Directive Form

Outline your medical care wishes if you become unable to communicate

Certificate of Trust

Confirm the existence and key details of a trust without revealing assets

Beneficiary Designation Form

Designate who receives your assets or benefits upon your death

Charitable Remainder Trust

Establish a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) to receive an income stream during your lifetime while donating the remainder to charity upon termination. This template covers both CRAT (annuity trust) and CRUT (unitrust) structures, IRC Section 664 compliance, trustee duties, qualified charity designation, and IRS reporting obligations under Treasury Regulations.

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order

Document a patient's or authorized representative's instruction not to administer CPR with this US DNR Order. Covers patient identification, attending physician information, scope of the order, applicable state POLST/MOLST requirements, and legally valid signature.

Education Trust

Establish a dedicated Education Trust to fund a beneficiary's educational expenses with this US Education Trust Agreement. Covers trustee duties, eligible education expenses, distribution standards, investment powers, and termination upon completion of schooling under the Uniform Trust Code.

Estate Inventory

A comprehensive estate inventory form for executors and administrators to catalog a decedent's real property, personal property, financial accounts, and debts for probate court and estate administration.

Estate Planning Checklist

Organize key documents and decisions for your estate plan

Ethical Will

A personal legacy document — distinct from a legal will — in which you record your values, life lessons, beliefs, hopes, and messages for family and loved ones.

Executor Appointment / Letter of Testamentary

Appoint and accept the role of executor for an estate

General Power of Attorney

Authorize someone to act on your behalf in legal or financial matters

Healthcare Proxy

A legal document appointing a healthcare agent to make medical decisions on your behalf when you are unable to do so. Covers agent authority, limitations, successor agents, and HIPAA authorization for medical record access.

HIPAA Authorization Form

Authorize the release of your protected health information to others

HIPAA Authorization Form (Estate)

A HIPAA-compliant medical records release authorization specifically for estate administration, enabling executors and personal representatives to access a decedent's protected health information for probate and estate purposes.

Holographic Will

A handwritten will template that meets the legal requirements in states that recognize holographic wills. Covers beneficiary designations, specific bequests, executor appointment, and guardian nomination for minor children.

Inheritance Agreement / Heir's Agreement

Establish how heirs will divide and manage inherited estate assets

Irrevocable Trust

Establish an irrevocable trust to remove assets from your taxable estate, protect assets from creditors, and provide for beneficiaries with this US Irrevocable Trust Agreement.

Joint Will

Create a single testamentary document executed by two people (typically spouses) with this US Joint Will, setting out how assets pass on the first death and on the survivor's subsequent death.

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Employment (18 of 105)

ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request

Request a reasonable workplace accommodation under disability guidelines

ADA Compliance Checklist

Verify your workplace meets accessibility and disability compliance standards

ADA Interactive Process Letter

Initiate the interactive accommodation process with an employee

COBRA Notification Letter

Notify employees or dependents of their COBRA continuation coverage rights after a qualifying event with this US COBRA Notification Letter. Covers election period, premium amounts, and coverage details.

Commission-Only Employment Agreement

Hire commission-only sales employees with this US Commission-Only Employment Agreement. Covers commission structure, draw against commission, territory, non-compete, and termination provisions.

Contractor Offer Letter

Extend a formal offer to hire an independent contractor

Corrective Action Form

Document employee performance or conduct issues with this US Corrective Action Form. Records policy violations, prior warnings, improvement expectations, and consequences in compliance with progressive discipline best practices and at-will employment law.

Demotion Letter

Demoting an employee without proper documentation exposes your company to wrongful demotion claims and discrimination allegations. A Demotion Letter formally notifies the employee of their new title, revised compensation, updated duties, and the effective date of the change. It creates a contemporaneous written record documenting the business justification and showing the decision was not based on any protected characteristic. Whether performance-related or organizational, put the demotion in writing. Our free US template covers all required elements. Fill it out and download as PDF or Word.

Drug Testing Consent Form

Obtain written consent for employee or applicant drug testing with this US Drug Testing Consent Form. Covers testing type, substances tested, MRO review process, ADA accommodation rights, consequences of refusal, and applicable state drug testing law.

Dual Employment Agreement

Formalize a dual employment arrangement between an employee and two employers with this US Dual Employment Agreement. Covers shared compensation, hours allocation, benefits coordination, confidentiality, and conflict of interest disclosures under applicable federal and state law.

EEO Self-Identification Form

Collect voluntary equal employment opportunity demographic data with this US EEO Self-Identification Form. Complies with EEOC reporting requirements, covers race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, and disability disclosure under Title VII, VEVRAA, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Emergency Contact Form

Collect essential emergency contact information for employees, students, or event participants with this US Emergency Contact Form. Records primary and secondary contacts, relationships, medical information, and authorizations for emergency medical treatment in accordance with HIPAA and state consent laws.

Employee Attendance Policy

Establish clear workplace attendance expectations with this US Employee Attendance Policy. Covers reporting procedures, excused and unexcused absences, tardiness, no-call/no-show rules, FMLA and ADA accommodations, a progressive discipline framework, and manager responsibilities under applicable federal and state law.

Employee Benefits Enrollment Form

Streamline employee benefits enrollment with this US Employee Benefits Enrollment Form. Covers health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) contributions, FSA/HSA elections, beneficiary designations, and dependent coverage under ERISA and applicable IRS regulations.

Employee Confidentiality Agreement

Protect your company's proprietary information with this US Employee Confidentiality Agreement. Covers trade secrets, client data, business strategies, and technical information under the Defend Trade Secrets Act and applicable state law, with enforceable duration, scope, and remedies provisions.

Employee Handbook

Create a comprehensive workplace policy guide with this US Employee Handbook. Covers at-will employment, anti-discrimination policies, leave entitlements, code of conduct, benefits overview, disciplinary procedures, and technology use in compliance with federal and state employment law.

Employee Handbook Acknowledgment

Confirm that an employee has received and read the handbook

Employee Information Form

Collect complete new hire information with this US Employee Information Form. Captures personal details, contact information, emergency contacts, tax withholding preferences, direct deposit authorization, and I-9 eligibility confirmation for a compliant onboarding process.

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Financial (18 of 59)

401(k) Plan Enrollment Form

Enroll employees in a 401(k) retirement savings plan

ACH Authorization Form

Authorize electronic bank transfers for recurring or one-time payments

ACH Authorization Form - Direct Deposit

Authorize automatic direct deposit payments to a bank account

Act of Donation

Formalize a gift of property or assets from one party to another

Bank Confirmation Letter

Request or provide a bank's confirmation of account details

Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designation Form

Name the beneficiaries for your retirement plan account

Billing Statement

Issue a professional billing statement to a client or customer with this US Billing Statement template. Itemizes services or goods, lists previous balance, payments received, and total amount due with payment deadline.

Cash Receipt

Provide written proof of a cash payment received

Cease Collections Letter

Exercise your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by sending a formal Cease and Desist letter to a debt collector. Once received, collectors must stop all contact except to notify you of specific legal actions. This template helps consumers protect themselves from harassing or abusive debt collection practices.

Chargeback Request Letter

Request a bank to reverse a disputed credit card charge

Commercial Loan Agreement

Document a business loan with this US Commercial Loan Agreement. Covers loan amount, interest rate, repayment schedule, collateral, covenants, events of default, and lender remedies.

Convertible Note

Issue startup financing with this US Convertible Note. Covers principal amount, interest rate, maturity date, conversion triggers, discount rate, valuation cap, and investor rights for seed-stage and early-stage company financing rounds.

Credit Agreement

Establish a revolving or term credit facility with this US Credit Agreement. Covers credit limit, interest rate, draw procedures, repayment schedule, events of default, security, and borrower representations under UCC and federal Truth in Lending requirements.

Credit Memo

Issue a formal credit memo to adjust a customer's account balance with this US Credit Memo template. Covers credit reason, original invoice reference, itemized credit amounts, and account adjustment instructions for accurate financial records.

Debt Acknowledgment

Formally acknowledge an outstanding debt and repayment terms

Debt Forgiveness Letter

Formally forgive an outstanding debt or portion thereof with this US Debt Forgiveness Letter. Covers original debt details, amount forgiven, IRS Form 1099-C implications, and release of the debtor from further obligation under applicable federal and state law.