SAFE Note pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: November 2, 2026
Lawyers on ContractsCounsel typically bid $840 to handle a SAFE agreement, based on 1231 flat-fee bids submitted through the marketplace. Drafting bids average $990 and review bids average $710.
Below, you’ll find sample bid ranges, lawyer profiles, and additional cost breakdowns to help you understand pricing for your legal needs.
ContractsCounsel Avg Bid
$840
1231 bids reported for SAFE Note
$2,000 Avg. Big Law Pricing
58% Savings with ContractsCounsel
SAFE Note bids by service type
Drafting a SAFE note
$990avg bid
Bids to draft a SAFE note average $990, based on 571 bids.
Bids
571
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Review a SAFE note
$710avg bid
Bids to review a SAFE note average $710, based on 660 bids.
Bids
660
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SAFE Note bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 1231 | $840 | $990 | $710 |
| California | 192 | $800 | $900 | $730 |
| New York | 149 | $810 | $970 | $580 |
| Florida | 133 | $910 | $1,090 | $750 |
| Delaware | 124 | $860 | $1,040 | $680 |
| Texas | 110 | $880 | $1,020 | $810 |
| New Jersey | 54 | $780 | $1,170 | $550 |
| Arizona | 34 | $1,090 | – | $1,090 |
| Colorado | 33 | $690 | $890 | $660 |
| Maryland | 32 | $770 | $900 | $650 |
| Illinois | 31 | $780 | $1,740 | $550 |
| North Carolina | 30 | $750 | $590 | $810 |
| Connecticut | 26 | $1,010 | $1,090 | $830 |
| Georgia | 26 | $1,100 | $1,030 | $1,240 |
| Pennsylvania | 26 | $640 | $850 | $560 |
| Massachusetts | 25 | $1,240 | $1,060 | $2,540 |
| Wyoming | 25 | $620 | $760 | $430 |
| Tennessee | 24 | $940 | $940 | – |
| Nevada | 22 | $980 | $1,440 | $660 |
| Virginia | 18 | $840 | $1,070 | $650 |
| Washington | 14 | $850 | $850 | – |
| Alabama | 11 | $690 | $690 | – |
| Arkansas | 11 | $1,150 | $1,150 | – |
| South Carolina | 11 | $540 | $820 | $430 |
| Ohio | 10 | $520 | – | $520 |
| Utah · | 9 | $690 | – | $690 |
| District of Columbia · | 8 | $640 | – | $640 |
| Idaho · | 8 | $640 | $640 | – |
| Louisiana · | 8 | $570 | – | $570 |
| Iowa · | 7 | $670 | $670 | – |
| Alaska · | 6 | $930 | $930 | – |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed safe note projects, see our safe note cost guide.
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Draft SAFE Note in Texas
Bid Range
$595 - $999
Number of Bids
2
Draft SAFE Note in Delaware
Bid Range
$599 - $850
Number of Bids
2
Draft SAFE Note in Arkansas
Bid Range
$595 - $2,500
Number of Bids
11
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Draft SAFE Note in Tennessee
Bid Range
$450 - $2,000
Number of Bids
15
Draft SAFE Note in Delaware
Bid Range
$123 - $1,500
Number of Bids
9
Draft SAFE Note in Florida
Bid Range
$499 - $2,000
Number of Bids
15
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Draft SAFE Note in New York
Bid Range
$550 - $5,500
Number of Bids
13
Draft SAFE Note in New Jersey
Bid Range
$499 - $3,500
Number of Bids
11
Draft SAFE Note in Florida
Bid Range
$500 - $850
Number of Bids
6
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Principal Attorney
(20)
28 years practicing
Free consultation
SAFE Agreement
$450/h
Draft SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$750 - $5,000
Number of Bids
8
Draft SAFE Note in Delaware
Bid Range
$490 - $3,000
Number of Bids
6
Draft SAFE Note in Virginia
Bid Range
$550 - $2,500
Number of Bids
8
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Draft SAFE Note in Delaware
Bid Range
$590 - $1,500
Number of Bids
7
Draft SAFE Note in Texas
Bid Range
$1 - $2,500
Number of Bids
12
Draft SAFE Note in New York
Bid Range
$500 - $2,500
Number of Bids
12
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Managing Attorney
(13)
11 years practicing
Free consultation
SAFE Agreement
$250/h
Draft SAFE Note in Alaska
Bid Range
$450 - $2,000
Number of Bids
6
Draft SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$350 - $850
Number of Bids
7
Draft SAFE Note in Georgia
Bid Range
$200 - $3,000
Number of Bids
5
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Draft SAFE Note in Maryland
Bid Range
$350 - $2,500
Number of Bids
12
Review SAFE Note in Florida
Bid Range
$450 - $2,200
Number of Bids
5
Page Count
25
Review SAFE Note in Maryland
Bid Range
$625 - $2,000
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Review SAFE Note in New York
Bid Range
$500 - $1,099
Number of Bids
7
Page Count
25
Review SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$400 - $950
Number of Bids
10
Page Count
6
Review SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$850 - $850
Number of Bids
1
Page Count
6
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Review SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$495 - $3,000
Number of Bids
5
Page Count
10
Review SAFE Note in Florida
Bid Range
$400 - $2,850
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
20
Review SAFE Note in Georgia
Bid Range
$899 - $3,000
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Business & Immigration Attorney
(7)
3 years practicing
Free consultation
SAFE Agreement
$250/h
Review SAFE Note in Delaware
Bid Range
$595 - $595
Number of Bids
1
Page Count
15
Review SAFE Note in Texas
Bid Range
$400 - $1,499
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
8
Review SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$625 - $2,500
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
14
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Review SAFE Note in Colorado
Bid Range
$240 - $1,999
Number of Bids
14
Page Count
8
Review SAFE Note in North Carolina
Bid Range
$450 - $2,000
Number of Bids
11
Page Count
13
Review SAFE Note in Delaware
Bid Range
$400 - $2,000
Number of Bids
7
Page Count
21
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Founder and Counselor-at-Law
(146)
33 years practicing
Free consultation
SAFE Agreement
$400/h
Review SAFE Note in Texas
Bid Range
$350 - $2,500
Number of Bids
12
Page Count
6
Review SAFE Note in Texas
Bid Range
$350 - $2,500
Number of Bids
17
Page Count
3
Review SAFE Note in Colorado
Bid Range
$450 - $850
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
12
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Review SAFE Note in Arizona
Bid Range
$550 - $4,750
Number of Bids
12
Page Count
Review SAFE Note in Texas
Bid Range
$425 - $1,200
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
6
Review SAFE Note in Louisiana
Bid Range
$400 - $800
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
12
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Outside General Counsel
(20)
30 years practicing
Free consultation
SAFE Agreement
$550/h
Review SAFE Note in Delaware
Bid Range
$400 - $3,000
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
11
Review SAFE Note in Illinois
Bid Range
$199 - $700
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
4
Review SAFE Note in New Jersey
Bid Range
$350 - $700
Number of Bids
7
Page Count
6
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Review SAFE Note in Nevada
Bid Range
$400 - $1,500
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
5
Review SAFE Note in Florida
Bid Range
$400 - $2,500
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
5
Review SAFE Note in Utah
Bid Range
$400 - $1,500
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
6
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Strategic Legal Advisor and Trusted Business Partner
(1)
28 years practicing
Free consultation
SAFE Agreement
$350/h
Review SAFE Note in Illinois
Bid Range
$450 - $700
Number of Bids
6
Page Count
7
Review SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$350 - $1,000
Number of Bids
5
Page Count
4
Review SAFE Note in Florida
Bid Range
$300 - $950
Number of Bids
11
Page Count
4
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Review SAFE Note in New York
Bid Range
$75 - $900
Number of Bids
12
Page Count
6
Review SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$300 - $600
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
1
Review SAFE Note in Delaware
Bid Range
$200 - $975
Number of Bids
11
Page Count
11
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
CEO, Attorney, Certified Master Financial Coach
(282)
27 years practicing
Free consultation
SAFE Agreement
$385/h
Attorney, Executive MBA
(12)
14 years practicing
Free consultation
SAFE Agreement
$850/h