Schuldschein-Generator

Lend money - the right way

A promissory note for a loan under §§ 488 ff. of the German Civil Code, created entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter leaves your device.

Not legal advice. No liability. The agreement suits simple cases between private individuals. For large amounts, collateral or an existing dispute, have it checked by a lawyer.
Who is lending the money?
Who is borrowing it?

Date of birth and ID number make clear who received the loan.

How is the money handed over?

Only if you need it

Interestinterest-free

Late payments carry statutory default interest, currently 6.52 % per year. Why?

Repayment in instalmentsin one sum

The instalments are calculated from the amount, the first instalment and the "Repay by" date.

Bank accountsnot given
What is the money for?not given
Witnessnone

Not required, but it makes it easier to prove that the money was handed over.

Your promissory note

Promissory note

Loan between private individuals

Name, residing at Address, born on Date of birth, ID card number ID number (borrower), confirms having received from Name, residing at Address (lender), a loan of Amount EUR (in words: Amount in words) in cash.

The loan is interest-free.

The loan is to be repaid in full by Date.

Earlier repayment, in full or in part, is possible at any time.

If a payment is late, statutory default interest applies (§ 288 German Civil Code).

Once the loan has been repaid in full, this promissory note will be returned.

Place, date, signature of the borrower
Place, date, signature of the lender

Created with schuldschein-generator.de. Not legal advice. Print twice and sign both copies by hand. Template © 2026 Michael Blaess.

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