Finding the right legal document shouldn't be confusing.
Whether you're writing a will, buying a business, renting a property, starting a company, or protecting your intellectual property, choosing the correct legal template is the first step toward completing the job properly.
At MegaDox, we offer thousands of professionally prepared legal templates covering Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and many other jurisdictions. With such a large selection available, it's worth taking a few minutes to make sure you're choosing the document that best fits your situation.
Here are some simple steps that can help you find the right legal document template to fit your needs.
1. Start by Browsing the Appropriate Category
The easiest way to find the right document is to begin with the category that best matches your legal matter.
For example:
- Real Estate Forms – agreements, contracts and other forms for buying, selling, and managing residential or commercial real estate property. (Main category: "Property Forms")
- Wills and Estate Planning Forms – will kits, estate planning packages, estate administration forms and related documents. (Main category: "Legal Forms")
- Buying or Selling a Business – purchase & sale agreements, confidentiality agreements, due diligence documents, assignments, notices, and many other business transaction templates. (Main category: "Business Forms")
- Loan Transaction Forms – loan and security agreements, assignments, credit agreements, share pledges, and other documents for lenders and borrowers (Main category: "Financial Forms")
Browsing a category often helps you discover related documents you may not have realized you needed. Someone purchasing a business, for example, may also require confidentiality agreements, bills of sale, consulting agreements or non-competition agreements.
Taking a broader look at the available documents can save time and help ensure your transaction is fully documented.
2. Use the Website Search
If you already have a good idea of what you're looking for, our website search can quickly narrow the results.
Searching for terms such as:
- residential lease
- power of attorney
- shareholder agreement
- promissory note
- contractor agreement
will display a list of the documents most closely related to your search.
This is often the fastest way to locate a specific template when you already know the type of document you need.
3. Carefully Read the Product Description
Every legal document product page includes a detailed description explaining:
- what the document is designed to accomplish
- when it is commonly used
- who typically uses it
- important features included in the template
- any jurisdictional limitations
- software requirements
- download information
The product description is often enough to determine whether a document matches your intended purpose.
We also recommend reviewing the preview images before purchasing. They provide a good overview of the structure and organization of the document to help you determine if this is the right document for you.
4. Make Sure the Template Matches Your Jurisdiction
One of the most important considerations is choosing a document prepared for the correct legal jurisdiction.
Laws vary considerably between countries—and often between provinces, states and territories within the same country.
For example:
- A residential tenancy agreement written for Alberta would not be suitable for use in British Columbia.
- A U.S. power of attorney may not satisfy Canadian legal requirements.
- Contractor lien documents contain province- or state-specific wording required by local legislation.
Whenever possible, choose a template specifically prepared for your country and, where applicable, your province, state or territory.
Using the correct jurisdiction-specific document can save considerable time and help avoid unnecessary revisions later.
5. Read Our Frequently Asked Questions
Many common questions are answered in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.
Topics include:
- downloading documents
- payment methods
- editing templates
- software compatibility
- printing
- licensing
- refunds and exchanges
If you're new to downloadable legal forms, the FAQ is an excellent place to start before making a purchase.
6. Contact Our Support Team
If you're unsure which document may best fit your needs, we're happy to answer questions about our products.
Our support team can assist with questions such as:
- what a particular template contains
- when it was last updated
- software compatibility
- downloading and editing documents
- licensing and permitted use
- other non-legal questions about the template
However, it's important to understand the limits of the assistance we can provide.
MegaDox is not a law firm, and our support staff cannot provide legal advice or recommend which legal document you should use for your particular circumstances.
If your question involves legal rights, legal strategy or whether a particular document is appropriate for your situation, you should consult a qualified lawyer licensed in your jurisdiction.
7. Know That You're Protected
Occasionally a customer purchases a document only to discover that another template would have been a better choice.
To help with situations like these, MegaDox offers a Refund and Exchange Policy that allows qualifying purchases to be exchanged or refunded under the terms of the policy.
We encourage our customers to review the policy before purchasing so you understand the options available if your circumstances change.
8. Professional Legal Review Is Available
Many customers are comfortable completing legal documents themselves.
Others prefer the additional confidence of having their completed document reviewed before signing.
For Canadian customers, MegaDox can arrange for a Canadian lawyer to review certain completed documents upon request. This service provides an independent legal review of your completed document and can help identify issues or recommend changes before the document is finalized.
If you think professional review would be beneficial, contact us for further information about this service.
Choosing the Right Template Saves Time and Money
Using professionally prepared legal templates is an affordable and practical way to create many of the documents needed in everyday personal, business and property transactions.
Spending a few extra minutes selecting the correct template can help ensure the document is appropriate for your circumstances and reduce the likelihood of problems later.
Browse the available categories, read each product description carefully, choose a document prepared for your jurisdiction, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions about our templates.
With the right document in hand, you're already well on your way to completing your legal paperwork with confidence.
