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A promissory note must include the date of the loan, the dollar amount, the names of both parties, the rate of interest, any collateral involved, and the timeline for repayment. When this document is signed by the borrower, it becomes a legally binding contract.

For example, if the note's terms are unclear or there is evidence that the note's maker did not intend to repay the debt, the court may invalidate the note. It is also possible for the payee to not be able to sign a promissory note if they knew the maker could not repay the debt at the time of signing it.

Promissory notes do not need to be notarized. The borrower only needs to sign the document to make it legally enforceable. A witness may be helpful if one party contests the note, but a notary is not necessary.

It is also possible to void a promissory note by changing the terms after signing it. The document will no longer be valid if it is changed. Both parties must sign an amended version if any changes are necessary. This applies to changes in repayment date, interest rate, and borrowing amount.

Promissory notes are legally binding whether the note is secured by collateral or based only on the promise of repayment. If you lend money to someone who defaults on a promissory note and does not repay, you can legally possess any property that individual promised as collateral.

The promissory note form should include: The names and addresses of the lender and borrower. The amount of money being borrowed and what, if any, collateral is being used. How often payments will be made in and in what amount.