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Flat-Fee Legal Document Preparation Since the 1990s

Legal Document Preparation
Nationwide — Flat Fee, No Attorneys

You make the decisions, we prepare the paperwork.

Need divorce papers, a living trust, or an LLC formed? Our independently-owned offices handle it all for a flat fee — no lawyers, no hourly billing, just experienced document preparers in your community.

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By The People® is a legal document preparation directory and referral service. Listed offices are independent businesses and are solely responsible for the services they provide. We are not attorneys and we are not a law firm. We cannot represent you in court, we cannot advise you about your legal rights or the law, and we cannot select legal forms for you.

Why Choose By The People

Divorce, Trusts, LLCs & More — Flat-Fee Legal Document Preparation Near You

We believe everyone deserves access to professional document preparation — without the cost and complexity of hiring an attorney. Our independently-owned offices across the United States are operated by experienced preparers who know their local courts.

Independent Professionals

Every listed office is an independently owned business — experienced document preparers who know their local courts and procedures.

Flat-Fee Pricing

No hourly billing, no surprises. You know the cost upfront for divorce papers, estate plans, LLC formation, and more.

Since the 1990s

Decades of experience helping individuals and families navigate legal document preparation — trusted by communities across the country.

A Franchise Alternative

An Affordable Way to Own a Legal Document Preparation Business

Searching for an affordable franchise or a legal document preparation franchise to start? By The People offers the same rewards — a trusted brand, a proven model, and community recognition — without the franchise fees, royalties, or corporate handcuffs.

No Franchise Fees or Royalties

Looking for an affordable franchise? You keep what you earn. Unlike a traditional franchise, there are no upfront franchise fees, no ongoing royalties, and no percentage of your revenue taken.

A Proven, Established Brand

Since the 1990s, By The People has been a name customers recognize and trust. You get the credibility and national recognition of a franchise — without the franchise price tag.

Independently Owned & Operated

Each office is an independent local business. You're the owner, not a franchisee — run your office your way while benefiting from a shared name and a nationwide directory.

Already run a document preparation business and want to grow under a name people search for? Join the By The People directory — a franchise alternative that puts you in control.

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A Nationwide Directory

Find a Legal Document Preparer Near You

Independent document preparation professionals across the United States — walk-ins welcome at most locations. Divorce papers, living trusts, LLC formation, evictions, probate, and more. Since the 1990s. Flat-fee pricing at every office.