eForms
eForms is a web service for creating printable and fillable legal forms.
What eForms is
eForms is a web service for creating printable and fillable legal forms. Users answer questions to customize a form, then print, download, or email it. The library includes real estate documents such as leases and deeds, along with estate planning forms such as wills and living trusts. Completed documents can be exported as Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, or Open Document Text files. Blank templates are available to download without an account or billing information. Listed features include unlimited printing, regularly updated forms, and forms suited to state laws. A free plan is available, and Pro Monthly starts with a 7-day free trial before renewing at $49 / month. Pro Annual is billed at $12 a year, with $144 paid upfront for one year. A single-document option has a variable one-time charge. Lawyer Chat offers general legal information, but eForms is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Support is available by email, phone, and chat.
Good
- Blank templates can be downloaded without an account.
- Completed forms export to PDF, Word, or ODT.
- Forms cover real estate and estate planning.
- Support is available by email, phone, and chat.
Watch out
- Pro Monthly renews at $49 / month after trial.
- Single-document pricing varies.
- Support agents cannot address legal questions.
Who it suits
eForms may suit families, legal professionals, and entrepreneurs looking to prepare common legal documents. Users seeking legal advice should note that eForms and its support agents do not provide it.
Verdict
eForms combines customizable legal forms with printable and downloadable templates across several document formats. Check the plan terms and remember that its legal information and support do not replace legal advice.
Plans and prices
From eForms's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Monthly | Free | 7-day free trial · unlimited access to all documents · free chat with a legal expert · cancel anytime · $0 / free trial; renews at $49 / month after trial ends |
| Pro Monthly | Free | Unlimited access to all documents during trial · cancel anytime · free legal-expert chat · 7-day free trial, then $49/month |
| Pro Annual | $144 a year | Unlimited access to all legal documents for one year · regulatory updates · free legal-expert chat · $144 annually upfront |
| Single Document | — | Lifetime access to one document · unlimited edits and downloads · no subscription · Varies; one-time charge |
The facts
Each one read from eForms's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Acquisition scale claim
- The 2021 announcement said eForms had more than 3 million monthly users and thousands of free templates alongside a paid form wizard.checked 14 Oct 2001
- BBB rating
- BBB gives EForms.com an A+ letter grade, while noting the company is not BBB accredited.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Developer access
- The terms require access through the website interfaces and prohibit scraping, crawling, reverse engineering, decompiling and disassembly.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Document coverage
- Its library includes real-estate, estate-planning, business, personal, immigration, tax and employment forms.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Export formats
- Saved documents can be downloaded as Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word or OpenDocument Text files.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Exports
- Completed forms can be downloaded in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, or Open Document Text formats.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Features
- The pricing page lists unlimited printing, PDF/Word/ODT export, regularly updated forms, and forms suited to state laws.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Form library
- Its form library includes real estate documents such as leases and deeds, as well as estate planning documents such as wills and living trusts.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Form workflow
- Users select a form, answer guided questions, then print, download or email the generated document.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The FAQ says Lawyer Chat provides general legal information through automated tools and independent third-party legal experts.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Intended users
- The About Us page says eForms serves families, legal professionals, and entrepreneurs.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Lawyer Chat
- Lawyer Chat connects users with automated tools and independent third-party legal experts for general information, without creating an attorney-client relationship.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Legal advice limit
- eForms says it is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, and Lawyer Chat does not create an attorney-client relationship or privilege.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Legal disclaimer
- eForms states it is not a law firm, its information is not legal advice and documents may not be current or suitable for every jurisdiction.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Licence model
- The site and content are proprietary; users receive a revocable, non-transferable licence for personal, non-commercial use.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Limit: form accuracy
- A BBB reviewer alleged a California notice form used the wrong title and could not be corrected, making it unusable for that customer.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Notable news: acquisition
- eForms announced on July 28, 2021 that it acquired Doyourownwill.com and would keep that site free.checked 14 Oct 2001
The company
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists Tampa, Florida as headquarters.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Company legal name
- The terms identify the operator as Electronic Forms, LLC, a Florida limited liability company.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists eForms as privately held with 51–200 employees.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Founded
- LinkedIn lists 2015 as the founding year.checked 14 Oct 2001
Money
- Free templates
- Blank templates can be downloaded without an account or billing information by using the Basic Download option.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Limit: billing clarity
- Trustpilot’s summary reports complaints about unexpected charges, unclear free-versus-paid pricing and cancellation difficulty.checked 14 Oct 2001
- Limit: trial conversion
- BBB reports complaints that customers did not realize a free trial would convert into a subscription; eForms attributes this to miscommunication and says checkout disclosures were improved.checked 14 Oct 2001
The full review of eForms
eForms turns answers to guided questions into printable and fillable legal documents. It suits families, legal professionals, and entrepreneurs managing routine paperwork who want files they can print or continue editing. The free templates are useful for occasional needs, while complete library access is tied to paid terms after a short trial.
Overview
The web-based library covers real-estate documents such as leases and deeds, plus estate-planning documents including wills and living trusts. Users answer questions, then print, download, or email the resulting form. Forms are regularly updated and designed for federal and state-law jurisdictions, which is helpful for common document preparation but cannot determine whether a document fits an unusual situation.
Blank templates can be downloaded without an account or billing information. Completed forms are available as Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, or Open Document Text files, giving users both print-ready and editable outputs.
Key features
Guided form creation
The question-based workflow is more useful than confronting a blank legal document when the need is familiar, such as a lease or basic estate-planning instrument. Fillable PDFs and unlimited printing support repeated revisions and physical signing. Users who need help choosing a legal strategy, rather than preparing text, should consult a licensed attorney.
Legal information and support
Lawyer Chat supplies general information through automated tools and independent third-party legal experts. It does not create an attorney-client relationship or privilege, and eForms is not a law firm. Customer support is offered by email, phone, and chat, with phone hours listed as 9am to 9pm and weekends 9am to 5pm; support agents are not licensed attorneys and cannot answer legal questions.
Privacy controls
Account information is encrypted in transit using protocols such as SSL, and personal information is stored on servers in a controlled environment. Users may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising and other commercial purposes.
Pricing
| Plan | Price and terms | What it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Monthly | 7-day free trial at $0; renews at $49/month after the trial; cancel anytime. Unlimited access to all documents and free chat with a legal expert. | Short projects or users who want month-to-month access, provided they cancel before renewal if they do not need continued service. |
| Pro Annual | $12/month, billed $144 upfront for one year. Unlimited document access, free legal-expert chat, and regulatory updates. | Regular users who can commit for a year and want the lowest stated monthly rate. |
| Single Document | Custom pricing; one-time charge with unlimited access and revisions to one document and no monthly fees. | Someone preparing only one form who does not need the full library. |
The free tier covers blank template downloads, not unlimited access to completed documents. The monthly plan's $49 renewal is the key cost to watch after the seven-day trial; the annual plan requires the full $144 payment upfront. A single-document purchase avoids recurring fees but limits access to that document.
Platforms
eForms runs on the web. Its exports cover PDF, DOCX, and ODT, so the resulting files can be printed or edited in compatible software.
Who it's for
Families handling standard estate or property paperwork, entrepreneurs preparing recurring business documents, and legal professionals needing customizable templates are the natural audience. It is less suitable for anyone seeking personalized legal counsel, attorney-client privilege, or a fully free subscription to the entire library.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad everyday coverage: Real-estate and estate-planning forms address several common document needs in one service.
- Flexible output: PDF, Word, and ODT exports support printing and further editing.
- Free starting point: Blank templates require no account or billing information.
- Jurisdiction focus: State- and federal-law positioning and regulatory updates are useful for keeping routine forms current.
Cons
- Paid access after trial: Full document access requires a subscription or single-document charge, with the monthly plan renewing at $49.
- No legal advice: Lawyer Chat and support staff cannot provide privileged, situation-specific counsel.
- Annual commitment: Pro Annual bills $144 upfront, which is unsuitable for occasional users.
Alternatives
Legal Forms Software is the broader category comparison for readers weighing several legal-form products.
Trust & Will is a better fit for estate planning across Android, iOS, and web, with a free basic membership and a $49/year Essentials membership.
Docassemble suits technical or nonprofit users who want free, self-hosted software and can handle hosting costs.
Dokuily is worth considering for a freemium web workflow with free documents and limited premium completions.
A2J Author targets eligible legal-aid, government, court, and nonprofit organizations seeking free non-commercial self-hosted tools.
FreeWill is a free web option focused on core estate-planning documents.
LawHelp Interactive provides free legal forms and account registration without a trial subscription.
Will.com offers four free state-specific documents and a $29/year paid plan for users focused on wills.
US Legal Forms is a paid alternative with Android and iOS apps and a catalog of more than 85,000 US forms.
Verdict
Choose eForms if you need a wide set of customizable, state-oriented forms with unlimited printing and editable exports. Its free templates lower the barrier to trying a document, but the $49 monthly renewal, $144 annual prepayment, and absence of legal advice make it a poor choice for one-off users who need counsel rather than document preparation.
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