US Legal Forms

US Legal Forms is an online library of more than 85,000 legal forms organized by state and category, with tools to edit, sign and manage documents. It best suits individuals and small businesses that need recurring access to common forms and document workflows. Its breadth and bundled services are useful, but anyone who needs legal judgment should work with an attorney instead.

Overview

The service serves consumers, families, lawyers, small businesses and corporations. Users can browse by state and category or answer a few questions in a form selector for recommendations. That gives users two ways to find a starting point, though it does not turn a template into advice tailored by a lawyer.

Documents can be edited online, stored in cloud storage, downloaded, printed, emailed or sent by USPS. US Legal Forms also offers online notarization around the clock without a subscription, and assistance with LLC and PLLC formation, incorporation and DBA registration. These capabilities make it broader than a form-download library, especially for users who also need routine document handling or business setup.

The company says documents and payment data are encrypted in transit and at rest with 256-bit encryption, stored using AWS, and protected under SOC 2 Type II certification and GDPR and CCPA compliance. Support includes FAQs, account and billing guidance, chat, a contact form and phone support. US Legal Forms says it does not provide legal advice or replace an attorney.

Key features

Forms and editing

The 85,000-plus state- and industry-specific forms are the core appeal. Users can edit DOC files in a Word-like editor and fill, sign or change PDFs in a browser-based editor. The range and state-specific organization can save time for people handling different kinds of routine paperwork; users should still confirm that a form fits their circumstances.

Document handling and signatures

Users can upload documents and templates to cloud storage, then access them from anywhere. Completed files can be downloaded or sent by email or USPS. Premium adds signNow for electronic signatures and routing documents to multiple recipients, while its pdfFiller subscription extends document editing. That bundle is more compelling for users with an ongoing workflow than for someone who only needs one form.

Business services

Online assistance with LLC and PLLC formation, incorporation and DBA registration gives small businesses a path from paperwork to routine entity setup. It is not a substitute for legal advice about which structure or filings suit a particular business.

Pricing

There is no free plan or free trial. Basic costs $8 a month, billed annually, and includes an all-access subscription to more than 85,000 US legal forms for personal and business use. It is the lower-cost fit for users who mainly need the forms; it excludes the Premium subscriptions and services.

Premium costs $15 a month, billed annually. It includes everything in Basic, subscriptions to pdfFiller and signNow, completion services for a Last Will, Power of Attorney and Living Will/Health Care Directive, and 50% off business or legal entity formation services. Choose it if signing, broader editing, completion assistance or discounted formation services justify the higher recurring cost. Both plans are billed annually, so the monthly figure should not be mistaken for a month-to-month term.

Platforms

US Legal Forms is available on the web, Android and iOS. Browser-based editing and cloud storage support document work across devices, while the mobile apps give users access beyond a desktop browser.

Who it's for

Basic is a practical match for individuals, families and small businesses that need a broad library of personal and business forms. Premium better fits users who regularly prepare and route documents or want its completion services and formation discount. Lawyers and larger organizations may find the library useful, but the service’s stated limits make it unsuitable as a replacement for attorney services or legal advice.

Pros and cons

• Pros: More than 85,000 state- and industry-specific forms, with browsing and question-based recommendations, give users several ways to find relevant paperwork.
• Pros: Editing, cloud storage, downloads and delivery by email or USPS cover more of the document workflow than form access alone.
• Pros: Premium bundles pdfFiller and signNow subscriptions, completion services and a 50% formation discount for users who can make use of them.
• Cons: No free plan or trial means users must commit to a paid subscription to access the library.
• Cons: Both plans are billed annually, and Basic lacks the Premium editing and e-signature subscriptions and added services.
• Cons: The service does not provide legal advice or replace an attorney, so users needing legal judgment should look elsewhere for that help.

Alternatives

Browse legal forms software to compare other options. Choose Dokuily if a free web plan for common simple documents and included free-document downloads is a better fit. LawHelp Interactive is a free web option for legal forms. Consider Docassemble if you want free, self-hosted software and can account for hosting costs, typically $10–$40 per month or more depending on needs. 360 Legal Forms is another paid web library, with a free trial and a $7.99-per-month plan that auto-renews monthly. Avvoka uses custom pricing. ClauseBase uses custom pricing for its drafting products. A2J Author is free for eligible nonprofits, government entities, courts and legal aid organizations for non-commercial use. XpressDox offers paid document automation plans, including Essential at $59 a month per user and Professional at $79 a month per user.

Verdict

US Legal Forms is a strong fit for people and small businesses that want a large, state-specific form library plus online editing and document handling in one service. Premium makes the most sense when e-signatures, completion services or formation discounts will see regular use; otherwise, Basic keeps costs lower. Look elsewhere for free access or, above all, consult an attorney when a decision requires legal advice.