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How it works
From blank form to notarized in four steps.
The person who signs is the one who joins the video session. Each signer needs their own government photo ID.
- 1Fill out the formAnswer the questions on this page. It's free, and nothing is saved until you generate the PDF.
- 2Download your PDFWe place your answers into a completed Promissory Note. Download it, or keep going.
- 3Don't sign yetLeave the signature blank. Have a government-issued photo ID and a phone or laptop with a camera.
- 4Sign on videoVerify your ID and sign with a live notary, 24/7. Download the notarized PDF when you're done.
The document
Know what you're signing.
A promissory note is a written promise to repay a loan. Notarization is recommended for enforceability.
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What is a Promissory Note?
A promissory note is a legal document in which a borrower promises to repay a lender a specified amount under agreed terms.
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When do you need one?
Use when lending or borrowing money informally (e.g., family loans, personal loans). Provides a written record of the debt.
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Does it need to be notarized?
Notarization is recommended for promissory notes to strengthen enforceability and provide a clear record.
Before you notarize
What to have ready for a ten-minute session.
The notary verifies who you are and watches you sign. They don't review the content of your Promissory Note.
- The completed document as a PDF, photo, or scan. If you fill it out here, it carries over for you.
- Leave the signature blank. You sign during the video session, with the notary watching.
- A valid government-issued photo ID for every person signing.
- A phone or laptop with a camera and microphone, and a quiet, well-lit spot.
- Each additional document in the same session is $5.
Can you notarize a Promissory Note online in your state?
Remote online notarization is authorized in 43 states, and a notarization performed under a state’s RON law is generally recognized in the others — so signers in states without their own RON statute can usually still notarize online with a commissioned notary elsewhere. Whether this document is eligible, and whether it needs witnesses, depends on your state and on the party who will accept it. Select your state for its specific rules.
- Does a promissory note need to be notarized?
- Not always required, but notarization is recommended for enforceability and clarity.
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