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Wills & Power of Attorney
Gift DeedA Gift Deed is a legal document that allows a person to transfer ownership of an article of monetary or sentimental value to a relative or close friend. The Donor will retain physical possession of the Gift until the Gift is transferred or until the Donor becomes mentally incapacitated or dies. Using a Gift Deed allows people the flexibility of making real time dispositions of articles of monetary or sentimental value during their lifetimes.
Last Will and TestamentA Last Will and Testament gives you the ability to protect your loved ones and to decide what happens to your estate and children after your death - not the government.
Living WillA Personal Directive (also called Living Will or Health Care Directive) is used to help ensure that your medical wishes are carried out when you are no longer able to provide consent.
Personal DirectiveA Personal Directive (also called Living Will or Health Care Directive) is used to help ensure that your medical wishes are carried out when you are no longer able to provide consent.
Power of AttorneyA Power of Attorney is a document which gives another party the legal authority to act on your behalf in order to manage your legal and financial affairs. The power given can be very broad to allow complete control over all your finances and property, or it can be limited to a specific task. A Power of Attorney is crucial to have when planning for future incapacity or extended absences from home.
Revocation of Power of AttorneyA Revocation of Power of Attorney is a document used to cancel a previously granted power of attorney. The document must be signed by or on behalf of the person who granted the power. Use LawDepot's Revocation of Power of Attorney when you no longer want the person whom you appointed to act on your behalf.
Rental/Lease Forms
Equipment Rental AgreementAn Equipment Rental Agreement is a contract by which one party, the owner of equipment, rents equipment to another party.
Landlord's Consent to Lease AssignmentA Landlord's consent to lease assignment is used where an original tenant is transferring his rights and obligations under the lease to a new tenant and the parties want evidence of the Landlord's consent to this arrangement.
Landlord's Consent to SubleaseA Landlord's consent to sublease is used where an original tenant is subleasing certain premises to a new tenant and the original tenant wants evidence of the Landlord's consent to the sublease.
Lease Agreement (Commercial)A Commercial Property Lease Agreement creates a commercial tenancy agreement between a landlord and a tenant.
Lease Agreement (Residential)A Residential Rental/Lease Agreement creates a residential tenancy between a landlord and a tenant. Includes option to purchase.
Lease Amending AgreementA Lease Amendment is used to make changes to existing lease. The original lease remains in effect, but one or more changes are made to the terms of the lease. In order for the Lease Amendment to be valid, it must be signed by all of the parties listed in the original lease.
Lease Assignment AgreementA Lease Assignment Agreement is used when a tenant who is renting property from a landlord wants to transfer the entire interest that the tenant has in the property to a third party. The third party then assumes the lease and all rights and obligations under the lease that the tenant had with the landlord.
Letter of IntentLawDepot's Letter of Intent provides a non-binding document for two or more parties to form an understanding for a future agreement.
Offer To LeaseAn Offer to Lease for commercial space is a binding legal agreement that sets out the terms and conditions of any lease that may ultimately be signed. It may include conditions on which the tenant is willing to enter into a formal commercial lease agreement.
Personal Property Rental AgreementA Personal Property Rental Agreement may be used for the long-term and short-term rental of many types of personal property by businesses and individuals.
Rental Agreement (Residential)A Residential Rental/Lease Agreement creates a residential tenancy between a landlord and a tenant. Includes option to purchase.
Rental Application (Residential)A Residential Rental Application is used by landlords, lessees, and property managers to collect information on potential renters.
Sublease Agreement (Commercial)A Commercial Sublease Agreement is used to convey the leasing of premises by a lessee to a third party for part of the lessee's remaining term of the original lease. Our sublease agreement is used to convey the leasing of premises by a lessee to a third party for part of the lessee's remaining term of the original lease.
Sublease Agreement (Residential)
Landlord & Tenant Forms
Demand for Compliance/PossessionDemand for Compliance or Possession can be used after the Landlord has served the tenant with a Notice to Quit, Notice to Pay, or Notice of Lease Violation, but the Tenant has not complied.
Eviction NoticeThe Eviction & Lease Notices include all the basic notices that both landlords and tenants may need to provide each other during the tenancy and to end the Lease. Our Notices for landlords include Eviction Notice, Notice to Pay, Notice to Quit, Notice of Lease Violation, Notice of Termination, Demand for Compliance or Possession, and Notice to Increase Rent. Our Notices for tenants include Notice to Repair, Notice of Intent to Vacate, and Notice of Termination for various reasons. You also have the option to have a Proof of Service created with your notice.
Lease NoticeThe Eviction & Lease Notices include all the basic notices that both landlords and tenants may need to provide each other during the tenancy and to end the Lease. Our Notices for landlords include Eviction Notice, Notice to Pay, Notice to Quit, Notice of Lease Violation, Notice of Termination, Demand for Compliance or Possession, and Notice to Increase Rent. Our Notices for tenants include Notice to Repair, Notice of Intent to Vacate, and Notice of Termination for various reasons. You also have the option to have a Proof of Service created with your notice.
Leasing & Real EstateLeasing and Real Estate Forms
Notice of Intent to VacateA Notice of Intent to Vacate Premises is used when the Tenant (under a fixed term) wants to give notice to the Landlord that the Tenant plans to vacate the Premises at the end of the notice period.
Notice of Lease ViolationA Notice of Lease Violation is used where a Tenant has failed to comply with the Landlord's rules or breached a term of the Lease. The Landlord is giving the Tenant notice to remedy the violation within the notice period. The Landlord may choose to terminate the Lease if the violation is not remedied OR to remedy the violation itself at the Tenant's expense.
Notice of TerminationNotice of Termination is used when:
  1. The Landlord wishes to terminate a periodic tenancy (such as a month to month lease), or
  2. The Lease Agreement requires advance notice for the termination of the Lease.
Notice to QuitNotice to Quit is used by the Landlord to terminate a lease when the Tenant has:
  1. Failed to pay rent within the required time after it was due.
  2. Caused serious damage to the premises.
  3. Acted violent or made threats to the health and safety of other Tenants and/or the property.
  4. Performed illegal activities, such as prostitution or drug use, on the Premises.
Notice to RepairNotice to Repair is used when the Tenant wants to give notice to the Landlord that the Landlord is breaching a term of the Lease or the state legislation by not properly maintaining the Premises.
Rent Increase NoticeA Notice of Rent Increase is used where a Landlord wishes to increase the rent charged on a Premises.
Residential Rental Inspection ReportA Residential Rental Inspection Report is used by landlords (or lessees, or property managers) to record the condition of a rental property when someone moves into it, and again, when someone moves out.
Loans, Debt, IOUs
Amortization ScheduleAn amortization schedule outlines the mount of time (number of years) that it will take to repay the entire amount of a loan or mortgage given a certain interest rate, amount of payment and frequency of payments.
Demand LetterA Demand Letter is a letter to demand payment or some other action. Essentially, a demand letter sets out why the payment or action is being claimed, how it should be carried out (e.g. payment in full, payment over time), and directions for the reply and a deadline for the reply. Demand letters are frequently used to maintain some goodwill between business parties and they often encourage payment, in order to avoid expensive litigation. Most demand letters contain the 'threat' that of formal legal proceeding. A Demand Letter that requests payment of a debt may also be called a Debtor Letter.
Financial Statement (Personal)A Personal Financial Statement is used to present one's financial situation in an organized and useful manner.
Hold-Harmless (Indemnity) AgreementUse LawDepot's Indemnity Agreement to allow one party to protect another party against any future losses or claims in relation to a particular activity.
Loan AgreementA Loan Agreement is used to document and set out the terms of a loan between individuals, between corporations, or between an individual and a corporation.
Personal/Corporate GuaranteeA Personal/Corporate Guarantee is a collateral contract where an individual or corporation agrees to be responsible for the debt or obligations of an individual or company in the event that this individual or company defaults on its debt owed to a lender or creditor.
Promissory NoteA Promissory Note is an enforceable promise to pay back a loan or debt.
Shareholder Loan AgreementA Shareholder Loan Agreement is used when a corporation is borrowing money from one of its shareholders; a shareholder is lending money to its corporation; or a corporation owes money to a shareholder values (for salary, etc.) and the parties need a record of the payment to the shareholder for tax purposes.
Waiver/Release AgreementA Release Agreement (Waiver) is an enforceable promise not to proceed with a legal claim in exchange for money or other compensation.
Marriage & Divorce
Prenuptial AgreementA Prenuptial Agreement is a contract entered into between two people who are about to marry. It sets out how assets will be distributed in the event of divorce or death. It can also be used to address other important matters to the couple about to be married such as rights to future spousal support, etc.

A prenuptial agreement is normally used in situations where one or both parties: has significant wealth or expects to receive a large inheritance, has a personal business, wish to keep all assets and debts separate, were previously married, and/or have children from a previous relationship.
Separation Agreement
Living Arrangements
Cohabitation AgreementA Cohabitation Agreement is a written agreement between parties who live together in a shared residence which governs their rights and obligations.
Common Law Partner AgreementA Cohabitation Agreement is a written agreement between parties who live together in a shared residence which governs their rights and obligations.
Roommate AgreementA Roommate Agreement is a contract entered into by tenants of a residency that establishes rules and guidelines for financial and household responsibilities.
Music/Entertainment Forms
Band Partnership AgreementA Band Partnership Agreement allows two or more individuals or groups to form a general band partnership.
Model and Entertainment ReleaseA Model and Entertainment Release Form is a contract in which the subject of a photograph, video, writing, or audio recording consents to the use of the photograph, video, writing, or audio recording by the artist or a third party (advertising, magazine, website, etc.)
Music Recording AgreementA Music Recording Contract is used by a record company or other business organization to enter into a contractual agreement with an individual, group or band for their exclusive services as a recording artist for that company. Our contract features renewal options, royalty breakdown, distribution requirements and more.
Performance AgreementA Performance Contract is a contract for the hiring of musicians, comedians, magicians, and other performers for specific performances. LawDepot’s Performance Contract can be used for individual performers or groups of performers.
Intellectual Property Forms
Confidentiality AgreementA Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
EULAAn End User License Agreement (EULA) provides a contract suitable for the sale of a software license between a software developer or vendor and an end-user.
Non-Disclosure AgreementA Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
Software License AgreementAn End User License Agreement (EULA) provides a contract suitable for the sale of a software license between a software developer or vendor and an end-user.
Trade-Mark AssignmentAn assignment of a trademark transfers all the ownership rights of the trademark.
Trade Name AssignmentA Trade Name Assignment is used to legally transfer all rights of a Trade Name from one person to another. The Trade Name can be registered or not registered.
Corporate Forms
Appointment of Shareholder's RepresentativeA Shareholder's Appointment of Representative allows a representative to vote at all shareholder meetings and to make other decisions that the corporate shareholder would normally make.
Business PlanClearly describe your business plan for the benefit of stakeholders, lenders and investors.
Certificate of IncumbencyA Certificate of Incumbency is used to confirm the signing Officers of a corporation. It may include a confirmation of the Directors and Shareholders of a corporation.
Consent to be Director and OfficerA Consent to be Director and Officer is a form that should be completed by all directors or officers of a corporation when they are first appointed.
Corporate Name SearchA Corporate Name Search searches federal and/or provincial databases to determine the availability of a proposed business name.
Corporate SealsHigh-quality corporate supplies at competitive prices. Order corporate seals, share certificates, or a custom minute book created by LawDepot’s Incorporation Team.
Directors' ResolutionA Directors' Resolution creates either the director's minutes or the director's resolution in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
IncorporationThe LawDepot Incorporation Package allows you to create a new registered for-profit corporation.
Minute BookHigh-quality corporate supplies at competitive prices. Order corporate seals, share certificates, or a custom minute book created by LawDepot’s Incorporation Team.
Minute Book Rights of InspectionA Minute Book Rights of Inspection statement provides a document outlining the different rights to inspect corporate books and records for creditors, stockholders and directors. This document can be included in the corporate Minute Book or in a policy and procedure manual.
Minutes of Directors' MeetingA Directors' Resolution creates either the director's minutes or the director's resolution in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
Minutes of Shareholders' MeetingA Shareholders' Resolution creates either the shareholder minutes or shareholder resolutions in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
Purchase and Sale of BusinessA Purchase and Sale of Business Agreement is used to transfer the shares or assets of a business from one or more sellers to one or more purchasers. The agreement can be structured as a sale of the shares of the business or as a sale of the assets of the business.
Share CertificatesHigh-quality corporate supplies at competitive prices. Order corporate seals, share certificates, or a custom minute book created by LawDepot’s Incorporation Team.
Share Purchase AgreementA Share Purchase Agreement provides a contract for two individuals or entities to accomplish a private sale and purchase of stock or shares and is applicable for the U.S. or Canada.
Share Repurchase AgreementA Share Repurchase Agreement provides a contract for two individuals or entities to accomplish a private repurchase of stocks or shares and is applicable for the U.S. or Canada.
Share SubscriptionA Share Subscription is used when new common shares/stocks are issued by a corporation and sold to a purchaser, also known as a subscriber. The subscriber executes this document and it is then retained in the corporation's records.
Shareholder AgreementA Shareholder Agreement can be used to say how a corporation will be managed, how disputes will be resolved, what will happen on the death of a shareholder, and to prevent shareholders from competing with the corporation. Depending on your jurisdiction, it may be used to transfer the power to manage a corporation from the directors to the shareholders.
Shareholder Loan AgreementA Shareholder Loan Agreement is used when a corporation is borrowing money from one of its shareholders; a shareholder is lending money to its corporation; or a corporation owes money to a shareholder values (for salary, etc.) and the parties need a record of the payment to the shareholder for tax purposes.
Shareholder ProxyA Shareholder's Appointment of Representative allows a representative to vote at all shareholder meetings and to make other decisions that the corporate shareholder would normally make.
Shareholders' ResolutionA Shareholders' Resolution creates either the shareholder minutes or shareholder resolutions in lieu of meeting for any corporation or organization.
Goods & Service Related Forms
Bill of SaleA Bill of Sale is used to transfer the ownership of property from a seller to a purchaser. The Bill of Sale also acts as a sales receipt.
Catering Service AgreementA Catering Service Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a caterer is hired on a contractual basis. Our Catering Service Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience, and covers all the important areas that a catering agreement should cover, including compensation, menu and guest guarantees, and more.
Childcare Services AgreementA Child Care Services Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a child care provider is hired on a contractual basis. Our Child Care Service Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience, and covers compensation, liability issues and more.
Cleaning AgreementA Cleaning Services Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a cleaner is hired on a contractual basis. Our Cleaning Services Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience and includes options for compensation, services provided, dispute resolution and more.
Computer Services AgreementA Computer Services Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a computer service provider is hired on a contractual basis. Our Computer Services Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience and includes options for compensation, confidentiality clauses, deposit and cancellations and more.
Consulting AgreementA Consulting Agreement allows two parties to enter an agreement whereby a consultant is hired on a contractual basis. Our Consulting Agreement is designed with flexibility in mind for your convenience and includes optional confidentiality, non-competition and non-solicitation clauses.
Independent Contractor AgreementAn Independent Contractor Agreement allows two parties to enter into an agreement whereby an independent contractor is hired on a contractual basis.
Invoice FormAn Invoice Form provides a standard sales form suitable for the sale and purchase of merchandise. For substantial purchases such as an automobile or boat please see our Bill of Sale.
Model and Entertainment ReleaseA Model and Entertainment Release Form is a contract in which the subject of a photograph, video, writing, or audio recording consents to the use of the photograph, video, writing, or audio recording by the artist or a third party (advertising, magazine, website, etc.)
Performance AgreementA Performance Contract is a contract for the hiring of musicians, comedians, magicians, and other performers for specific performances. LawDepot’s Performance Contract can be used for individual performers or groups of performers.
Purchase OrderA Purchase Order is a standard order form suitable for the requisition of goods and services.
Sales AgreementA Sales Agreement is a contract where a seller promises to sell something that a purchaser promises to buy. A Sales Agreement can be used to sell goods, assets, equipment, services, etc. A Bill of Sale is often used with a Sales Agreement to conclude the sale and transfer the title to the purchaser. Either a Sales Agreement or our Bill of Sale is required for any sale of goods of a value over $500.
Service AgreementA Service Agreement allows two parties to enter into an agreement whereby a service provider is hired on a contractual basis.
Share SubscriptionA Share Subscription is used when new common shares/stocks are issued by a corporation and sold to a purchaser, also known as a subscriber. The subscriber executes this document and it is then retained in the corporation's records.
Partnership and Joint Venture
Assignment of Partnership InterestAn Assignment of Partnership Interest agreement provides a contract for the transfer of a partnership interest from one entity to another to the extent permitted by the original Partnership Agreement.
Business PlanClearly describe your business plan for the benefit of stakeholders, lenders and investors.
Joint Venture AgreementA Joint Venture Agreement provides a contract for two or more individuals or entities to form a business relationship suitable for a single project or purpose.
Letter of IntentLawDepot's Letter of Intent provides a non-binding document for two or more parties to form an understanding for a future agreement.
Notice of Withdrawal from PartnershipA Notice of Withdrawal From Partnership can be used when a partner is withdrawing from a partnership for voluntary or involuntary reasons.
Partnership AgreementA Partnership Agreement is a contract for two or more individuals or entities to form a business partnership.
Partnership AmendmentThe Partnership Amendment is used to add, modify, or delete terms of a partnership agreement.
Purchase and Sale of BusinessA Purchase and Sale of Business Agreement is used to transfer the shares or assets of a business from one or more sellers to one or more purchasers. The agreement can be structured as a sale of the shares of the business or as a sale of the assets of the business.
Human Resources
Compensation AgreementA Compensation Agreement is a legal contract between an employer and an employee where an employer agrees to pay certain compensation to the employee in exchange for services rendered. In effect, the Compensation Agreement amends the terms of the original employment agreement with respect to compensation.
Confidentiality AgreementA Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
Employee EvaluationAn Employee Evaluation allows employers to assess the performance and improvement of their employees. Our Employee Evaluation provides an optional numerical scoring feature, an optional improvement plan and an option to personalize the evaluation with specific comments for the employee.
Employee Privacy Policy StatementAn Employee Privacy Policy Statement is used to standardize the collection, use and disclosure of personal information pertaining to employees. It provides guidance for staff on what is expected when handling personal information and also gives confidence to individuals that their personal information is treated with adequate sensitivity.
Employee Warning LetterAn Employee Warning Letter is used to provide consistent and reasonable employee disciplining procedures.
Employment ContractAn Employment Contract sets out the terms on which you are hiring an individual or company.
Employment TerminationAn Employment Termination Letter formally advises an employee that his or her employment has been terminated.
Non-Disclosure AgreementA Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
Offer of EmploymentAn Employment Offer Letter provides the employer with an opportunity to formally make an employment offer to an employee in a clear and concise fashion.
Other Forms
AffidavitAn Affidavit is a sworn written statement made before an official or anyone who may legally administer an oath.
Affidavit of ExecutionThe Affidavit of Execution is often required for documents that deal with land or property, or for documents required by financial institutions. Even for documents where the Affidavit of Execution is not required, having one often gives the document extra credibility. The Affidavit of Execution is sworn by the witness under oath and in front of a Commissioner of Oaths or a Notary Public.
Amending AgreementAn Amending Agreement is used to make alterations to existing contracts or agreements between two or more parties. The original agreement remains in effect, but one or more changes are made to the terms of the agreement. Amendments can be such matters as extending the term of the agreement, changing a payment amount, changing or adding obligations of one party, etc.
AssignmentAn Assignment is used to transfer all or part of one’s interest or rights in personal property to another person.
Cease and Desist LetterA Cease and Desist Letter is used to demand that a person or company cease any unwanted action or behavior. For example, it can be used to demand a person or company cease violating your copyright or to demand a creditor to stop harassing you.
Child Medical ConsentA Child Medical Consent is used when parents or guardians of a child (or children) want to authorize another person (or people) to consent to medical treatment for the child(ren). It is ideal for use when a child is being cared for by a babysitter, grandparents, other relatives, or other temporary guardians. With this authorization, the caregiver will be able to access medical care without delay, especially in emergency situations.
Child Travel ConsentA Child Travel Consent Form is required where a minor child under the age of 18 is traveling internationally without both parents present. It helps to avoid hassles boarding airplanes, seeking medical treatment for the children in your care, or crossing international borders. It is especially useful in divorce/separation situations.
Complaint LetterA Complaint Form is used to complain to a person or company about a product or service that they sold or provided to you. Our complaint letter can also be used to complain to someone about anything you want.
Confidentiality AgreementA Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
Hold-Harmless (Indemnity) AgreementUse LawDepot's Indemnity Agreement to allow one party to protect another party against any future losses or claims in relation to a particular activity.
Letter of IntentLawDepot's Letter of Intent provides a non-binding document for two or more parties to form an understanding for a future agreement.
Model and Entertainment ReleaseA Model and Entertainment Release Form is a contract in which the subject of a photograph, video, writing, or audio recording consents to the use of the photograph, video, writing, or audio recording by the artist or a third party (advertising, magazine, website, etc.)
Non-Disclosure AgreementA Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement protects your confidential business information or inventions revealed during discussions, proposals or negotiations with another party. It also protects against disclosure to third parties of information not already in the public domain. Our confidentiality agreement is ideal for: proposed business transactions between two parties, protection of inventions, protection of an employer's confidential information from employees and contractors, and any other purpose that you describe.
Termination AgreementA Termination Agreement provides a mechanism to conclude or discontinue an existing agreement.
Waiver/Release AgreementA Release Agreement (Waiver) is an enforceable promise not to proceed with a legal claim in exchange for money or other compensation.