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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
- Copy the template content above
- Create a new template in your API Sign dashboard
- Paste the content into the template editor
- Configure the variable field types
- Save and start creating contracts
Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.