This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Record the Signed Documents at the County Recorder's Office Take the original signed and notarized Deed of Trust and Promissory Note to the County Recorder's Office for the county where the property is located.
Promissory notes are legally binding contracts that can hold up in court if the terms of borrowing and repayment are signed and follow applicable laws.
No, signing a contract in front of a notary is not required. A notary's involvement does not make a contract somehow more binding or more enforceable than it otherwise would be. (To learn what makes a contract legally valid, see the "What makes a contract legally enforceable?" section in Understanding Contracts.)
Most promissory notes must be registered as securities with the SEC and the states in which they're being sold.
Record the Signed Documents at the County Recorder's Office Take the original signed and notarized Deed of Trust and Promissory Note to the County Recorder's Office for the county where the property is located.
A promissory note must include the date of the loan, the loan amount, the names of both the lender and borrower, the interest rate on the loan, and the timeline for repayment. Once the document is signed by both parties, it becomes a legally binding contract.
Although financial institutions may issue promissory notes—for instance, you might be required to sign one to take out a small personal loan—they also allow companies and individuals to get financing from a non-bank source.
Clearly outline the actions that will be taken in case of default, such as late fees, penalties, or legal recourse. Indicate the jurisdiction or state laws that will govern the promissory note. Both the borrower and lender should sign and date the promissory note to acknowledge their agreement to the terms.