Frequently Asked Questions

We invite anyone to come make one document for free. Free documents can be printed immediately or downloaded as a PDF. We'll also store your free document for you.

If you want to make more than one document, a Free Trial is a great way to make more documents and use of membership features like editing, e-signatures and sharing. Once you create a free document, you can always access advanced features by upgrading to a free trial.

A read-only document is a document that can't be changed after you create it. Read-only documents can only be printed, or downloaded as a PDF. Start a Free Trial to edit a document after you've created it.

Our Free Trial is an opportunity to try out our Basic Legal Plans or Pro Legal Plans. You'll be able to create unlimited legal documents, use our e-Signature service and utilize document management tools to share and edit your forms. For lawyers who are interested in these features, Rocket Lawyer has a separate Free Trial just for you.

If you choose to continue with your Legal Plan beyond the trial period, your credit or debit card will be automatically billed for the plan. If you decide not to continue your free trial, simply end the trial before it expires. Any documents you create during a Free Trial will still be available to you after you downgrade.

Your credit card will not be billed during a Free Trial. We ask for a credit card to allow your membership to begin without any disruption to your service at the end of the trial period.

During the trial period, you might see a "pending" charge of $0.01 on your bank or credit card statement. This authorization is used to make sure your card works. It will be removed by your financial institution automatically when you cancel during the Free Trial period. No funds will be collected unless you continue with your plan beyond the trial period.

If you choose not to cancel your membership after the Free Trial, you'll enter a paid monthly Legal Plan on the 8th day.

You create documents by completing a simple, step-by-step interview. Your answers to our interview questions are used to build a custom document. The document can be previewed as you proceed or once you're finished.

Document interviews are designed, and regularly updated, by lawyers and paralegals to make sure every document is legal throughout the United States.

Yes, you are welcome to manually edit the text of a document while, provided you are enrolled in a plan or a Free Trial. Free documents are "read only" and cannot be edited. To edit a document log in, then:

1. Click on the My Documents button located at the top left of the screen.
2. Click on the name of the document you want to edit.
3. You will see an image of your completed document, with a row of buttons directly above the document image.
4. Click on the Edit button and you will see a warning screen stating that once you make manual changes you will not be able to return to the document interview. Continue to agree to edit.
5. Make the changes you want, then click Check In or Save Changes to save your work.

If you are in a Free Trial or a Legal Plan you are also welcome to download the document as a Microsoft Word document to make changes offline.

When you complete a document interview, our technology will build a document that is tailored to your state and situation.

Review your Next Steps as outlined in the Legal Checklist to get additional information about how to make your document legally binding in your state. It's generally a good idea to seek the guidance of an attorney to assure that the document is fully legal where you live.

Next Steps may include instructions for signing, finding witnesses, filing and notarization.

To locate your Legal Checklist:

1. Click on the My Documents button located at the top left of the screen.
2. Click on the name of your document you want to complete.
3. To the right of the document image, click the Legal Checklist button.
4. A window will open with the information on the steps you will need to take to make the document legally binding. You can print this Legal Checklist out from a print button towards the top of the pop up window.

Yes, it's simple to share a document so that a collaborator can view or edit the document online:

1. Click on the My Documents button located at the top left of the screen.
2. Click on the name of the document you want to complete.
3. Above the document image is a row of icons, click on the one labeled Share.
4. In the window that opens, enter the contact information for the person you'd like to collaborate with.
5. To the right of your collaborator's name, select whether you want them to be able to edit or simply view the document.
6. Click Share to send a message with a link to access the document.

Only people with Legal Plans or Free Trials can share their documents with collaborators.

First, make sure you've followed the Legal Checklist to make your document legal. If you're feel like you need to do more legal work, but aren't sure what you need to do, answer a few simple questions to get recommendations.

If you feel uncertain about whether you're doing things correctly, we'll connect you with a lawyer. Most people with a Legal Plan are entitled to free consultations and discounted rates.

You can also return to your document to print, download, edit, e-Sign or review your document.

Free documents do not include access to Next Steps.

First make sure you're logged into your account. Then:

1. Click on the My Documents button located at the top left of the screen.
2. Click on the name of the document you wish to return to.
3. If you have not finished the document, you will be redirected to the place in the interview where you left off. If you've finished and purchased a document, Legal Plan, Free Document, or are within a Free Trial you will see the finished document image on your screen.

All of our documents auto-save your answers once you click the Continue button during the interview process. Be sure to complete 100% of the interview to see your other document management options.

If you are logged into your account you can change your password by:

1. Click on the Settings button (gear wheel) located at the top right of the Help menu and click on Manage Membership.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the Account Details page.
3. Click on the box that reads Change Password.
4. Enter your new password twice, once into each blank password field.
5. Click the Save button at the bottom to save your new password.

If you're unable to access your account, click here to request a new password by e-mail.

Yes, you can.

If you have a Free Trial or Legal Plan, you can download documents in Microsoft Word, PDF, RTF and Text formats. If you want to download Free Documents, Individual Document purchases or if you have a Free Membership Account, the file is only available as a "Read Only" PDF.

To download a finished document:

1. Click on the My Documents button located at the top left of the screen.
2. Click the name of your document.
3. Click the Download menu that appears in the row above the document image.
4. Select the format that you want to download.
5. Choose whether you want to Save or Open your document.

E-signature stands for Electronic Signature, which is a method of virtually signing and approving legal documents.

Our e-signature service identifies and authenticates your signature and then securely sends your document to the other party by email. Once the other party has e-signed the document, it is legally binding.

This service is only available to our Legal Plan and Free Trial members.

To e-sign a completed document:

1. Click on the My Documents button located at the top left of the screen.
2. Click on the name of your document.
3. Click the e-signature button, which appears in the row above the document image.
4. When prompted, enter the name and email address of the other party who needs to sign.
5. Click Send.

The recipient will receive an e-mail from our partner, EchoSign, requesting their e-signature. If the other party wishes to approve the document, they type their name, and click the Sign button.

Once the other party has e-signed the document, it will be sent to your e-mail address for your e-signature. When finished, you can both access the document from your respective Rocket Lawyer accounts. If any party is new to Rocket Lawyer, an account will be created for them.

Once a document has been e-signed or sent for e-signature you will not be able to edit the document text.

Not all documents can be e-signed. Those requiring witnesses or notarization, or documents that only require one party's signature do not have an e-sign option.

Timelines and prices vary by state. For your state's estimated timeline check here.

For our cost calculator, click here, then select your state, the business entity you'd like to form, and whatever additional options you'd like.

We have several resources to learn about incorporating a business and how our process works.

The resources in our Incorporation Center will walk you through business incorporation and how our process works.

Your incorporation documents are included in the free trial but the state fees are not.

No. We provide do-it-yourself services for consumers and small businesses, but if you have specific legal questions, we can connect you with a lawyer.

If you need a lawyer, there are two ways we can help. If you sign up for a Legal Plan, we can offer you discounted legal services and support through our On Call attorney program. If you do not have a Legal Plan, you can search for a lawyer in the Attorney Directory.

Trial members receive an initial consultation at no cost. Monthly and annual paid members receive the full benefits of Rocket Lawyer On Call^®. For immediate access, upgrade to an annual plan by calling (888) 627-1192.

To talk to a lawyer in the On Call network:

1. Answer questions about your legal matter on the Find a Lawyer page.
2. On the On Call Benefits page click the green "Speak With A Lawyer" button.
3. Speak to your assigned Rocket Lawyer representative or call us at (877) 881-0947. We?ll contact you within one business day of your inquiry and connect you with a local lawyer.

There are some very simple differences between these three legal assistance options:

On Call:

1. A benefit of a Rocket Lawyer Legal Plan
2. Lawyer consultations and document reviews at no additional cost
3. Pre-negotiated rates on lawyer services
4. We find a lawyer for you, but you can always ask for a new one

Attorney Directory:

1. Accessible to everyone
2. Search for and locate attorneys in your area
3. Select the attorney you want to work with and contact their office
4. All costs are based on the attorney you select and their independent fees

There are three powerful ways to increase your online presence and promote your practice.

1. Create or claim an existing profile on Rocket Lawyer for free. Visit the attorney directory to see if you already have a profile.
2. Join On Call. Rocket Lawyer On Call^® is available exclusively for Legal Plan members and provides them with discounted attorney services and document reviews. There is no cost to join. Simply commit to providing the agreed upon discounts and in return you will receive a steady stream of inbound client requests.
3. Contribute to a Rocket Lawyer blog, podcast, help article or document. By contributing content to our social media outlets, you will gain exposure to thousands of daily visitors and build and maintain your online reputation. E-mail articles@rocketlawyer.com for more information.

To create a profile please click here.

If you already have a profile, log in to your account and follow these instructions:

1. Select the My Account menu and click Edit Profile.
2. Change your contact information, contact preferences, profile details, Smart Referral preferences, etc., as needed.
3. Click Save at the bottom of the page.

Please contact Attorney Services at (888) 627-1193 to sign up. You can also e-mail us at attorneyservices@rocketlawyer.com.