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Promissory Note

Simple promise to pay a specified sum of money.

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# PROMISSORY NOTE

**Date:** {{note_date}}
**Principal Amount:** {{principal_amount}}

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned ("Maker"):

{{maker_name}}
{{maker_address}}

promises to pay to the order of ("Payee"):

{{payee_name}}
{{payee_address}}

the principal sum of **{{principal_amount}}** ({{principal_amount_words}} dollars), together with interest, according to the terms below.

## 1. INTEREST

**Interest Rate:** {{interest_rate}}% per annum

Interest shall be calculated on the outstanding principal balance using {{interest_calculation}} method.

## 2. PAYMENT TERMS

{{payment_type}}

{{payment_details}}

**Maturity Date:** {{maturity_date}}

All payments shall be made to:
{{payment_address}}

## 3. APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS

Payments shall be applied first to accrued interest, then to principal.

## 4. PREPAYMENT

{{prepayment_terms}}

## 5. LATE PAYMENT

If any payment is more than {{grace_period}} days late:
- Late fee: {{late_fee}}
- Default interest rate: {{default_interest_rate}}%

## 6. DEFAULT

The entire unpaid balance becomes immediately due and payable upon:
- Failure to make any payment when due
- Breach of any term of this Note
- Bankruptcy or insolvency of the Maker
{{additional_default_events}}

## 7. SECURITY

{{security_terms}}

## 8. WAIVERS

The Maker waives:
- Presentment for payment
- Notice of dishonor
- Protest
- All defenses based on suretyship or impairment of collateral

## 9. COLLECTION COSTS

If this Note is placed for collection, the Maker agrees to pay all reasonable costs of collection, including attorney fees.

## 10. GOVERNING LAW

This Note shall be governed by the laws of {{governing_state}}.

## 11. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY

If more than one person signs as Maker, all shall be jointly and severally liable.

## 12. SUCCESSORS

This Note shall be binding upon the Maker's heirs, successors, and assigns.

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**MAKER**

Signature: {{maker_signature}}
Name: {{maker_name}}
Date: {{maker_sign_date}}

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**CO-MAKER (if applicable)**

Signature: {{comaker_signature}}
Name: {{comaker_name}}
Date: {{comaker_sign_date}}

Template Variables

This template uses the following variables. When you create a contract from this template, you'll fill in values for each one.

{{additional_default_events}}{{comaker_name}}{{comaker_sign_date}}{{comaker_signature}}{{default_interest_rate}}{{governing_state}}{{grace_period}}{{interest_calculation}}{{interest_rate}}{{late_fee}}{{maker_address}}{{maker_name}}{{maker_sign_date}}{{maker_signature}}{{maturity_date}}{{note_date}}{{payee_address}}{{payee_name}}{{payment_address}}{{payment_details}}{{payment_type}}{{prepayment_terms}}{{principal_amount}}{{principal_amount_words}}{{security_terms}}

How to Use This Template

  1. Create a free APISign account (20 free contracts, no card)
  2. In Templates, choose Create Template, then Browse Template Library, and pick this template
  3. Check each variable's type on the Variables tab and save
  4. Create a contract from it, fill in the values and send it

Or copy the content above and use it anywhere. See Creating Templates for how variables and signature fields work.

Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.