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Any promissory note or other contract is binding in most states whether it is notarized or not. One party can dispute a signature, but that is a matter of law.

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Does a mortgage promissory note have to be notarized?

Most lenders do not require the promissory note to be notarized. The deed of trust, however, is usually required to be notarized.


How do you write legally binding promissory note?

The easiest way to write a legally binding promissory note yourself is to use a pre-formated promissory note form from a credible legal forms database. All you have to do is fill in the form with the appropriate information. Each state has certain requirements, therefore each form is specifically made for each state.


Is a promissory note legally binding?

There is no legal requirement that a promissory note be witnessed in order to be legally enforceable. In most cases, a written agreement is usually a written confirmation of a verbal agreement. Even without a witness to the promissory there, there many ways to prove the validity of the note such as handwriting analysis and evidence of the payment of the borrowed money such as a cancelled check.


Is an IOU the same as a promissory note?

Yes, and if properly executed and witnessed it could be considered a legally binding contract.


Does a promissory note need to be notarized in Washington state?

In Washington state, a promissory note does not need to be notarized to be legally enforceable. However, notarization can provide additional legal protection and may be required by some lenders for their internal processes. It's always advisable to consult with a legal professional to ensure that the note meets all necessary legal requirements.


How do you issue a promissory note?

A promissory note is a fancy legal name for a legally phrased I.O.U.


When should one get a promissory note?

A promissory note is to provide and record details of a loan. One should receive one if a personal loan, business loan or real estate transaction has taken place. A promissory note is legally binding and can be used in a court of law if the borrower does not pay. It is a more complicated version of an IOU.


Is a promissory note binding if there is no consideration in return?

In order to have a promissory note there must be consideration. If a bank gives you a mortgage, then the home is consideration for your payments.


Is it illegal to have someone sign a promissory note under distress at a house closing The note was signed and notarized now I'm taking it to small claims court and he is contesting it.?

This depends on the situation. Were you being forced to sign the papers physically or threatened with harm? Once a contract is signed, it is legally binding except in extreme circumstances decided by a court of law.


What do you do if you sold a vehicle to someone with a promissory note stating they will make payments and signed the title over if they do pay?

If they signed the promissory note, then it is legal, and binding.


Can one person sign off on a joint held promissory note?

Yes. The co-holder of a promissory can assign their rights under the note to the other co-holder by a written, notarized instrument.


If false identification is involved is the promissory note legally binding?

if it was signed before witnesses who signed the document and before a notary of the public then they can be material witnesses in a court case for reimbursment