SAFE Note Drafting pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: October 14, 2026
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle a SAFE note (drafting) through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 571 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $990, representing an estimated 50% savings compared to traditional law firm pricing.
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
$990
571 bids reported for SAFE Note
$2,000 Avg. Big Law Pricing
50% Savings with ContractsCounsel
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 drafting cost guide.
Need help with a SAFE Agreement?
Create a free project posting
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
Need help with a SAFE Agreement?
Create a free project posting
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
Need help with a SAFE Agreement?
Create a free project posting
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
Need help with a SAFE Agreement?
Create a free project posting
Draft SAFE Note in Maryland
Bid Range
$350 - $2,500
Number of Bids
12
Draft SAFE Note in New York
Bid Range
$490 - $3,000
Number of Bids
15
Draft SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$249 - $1,200
Number of Bids
13
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Draft SAFE Note in Florida
Bid Range
$490 - $3,500
Number of Bids
9
Draft SAFE Note in Washington
Bid Range
$300 - $1,000
Number of Bids
5
Draft SAFE Note in Idaho
Bid Range
$350 - $1,000
Number of Bids
8
Need help with a SAFE Agreement?
Create a free project posting
Draft SAFE Note in Florida
Bid Range
$325 - $1,200
Number of Bids
11
Draft SAFE Note in Alabama
Bid Range
$300 - $1,200
Number of Bids
11
Draft SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$500 - $1,900
Number of Bids
5
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Business & Immigration Attorney
(7)
3 years practicing
Free consultation
SAFE Agreement
$250/h
Draft SAFE Note in New York
Bid Range
$490 - $1,099
Number of Bids
11
Draft SAFE Note in Connecticut
Bid Range
$400 - $2,500
Number of Bids
12
Draft SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$1 - $1,450
Number of Bids
9
Need help with a SAFE Agreement?
Create a free project posting
Draft SAFE Note in Delaware
Bid Range
$600 - $899
Number of Bids
5
Draft SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$399 - $850
Number of Bids
5
Draft SAFE Note in Pennsylvania
Bid Range
$249 - $1,900
Number of Bids
7
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Founder and Counselor-at-Law
(146)
33 years practicing
Free consultation
SAFE Agreement
$400/h
Draft SAFE Note in Tennessee
Bid Range
$400 - $1,500
Number of Bids
9
Draft SAFE Note in Wyoming
Bid Range
$249 - $1,200
Number of Bids
6
Draft SAFE Note in Wyoming
Bid Range
$400 - $1,500
Number of Bids
8
Need help with a SAFE Agreement?
Create a free project posting
Draft SAFE Note in Texas
Bid Range
$750 - $3,500
Number of Bids
4
Draft SAFE Note in Georgia
Bid Range
$250 - $1,500
Number of Bids
7
Draft SAFE Note in New York
Bid Range
$500 - $1,500
Number of Bids
10
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Outside General Counsel
(20)
30 years practicing
Free consultation
SAFE Agreement
$550/h
Draft SAFE Note in Texas
Bid Range
$0.01 - $1,500
Number of Bids
13
Draft SAFE Note in South Carolina
Bid Range
$850 - $850
Number of Bids
1
Draft SAFE Note in Delaware
Bid Range
$350 - $850
Number of Bids
2
Need help with a SAFE Agreement?
Create a free project posting
Draft SAFE Note in Colorado
Bid Range
$550 - $1,199
Number of Bids
5
Draft SAFE Note in Texas
Bid Range
$395 - $395
Number of Bids
1
Draft SAFE Note in California
Bid Range
$490 - $490
Number of Bids
1
Lawyers that help with SAFE Agreements
Strategic Legal Advisor and Trusted Business Partner
(1)
28 years practicing
Free consultation
SAFE Agreement
$350/h
Draft SAFE Note in North Carolina
Bid Range
$395 - $750
Number of Bids
8
Draft SAFE Note in Massachusetts
Bid Range
$249 - $3,200
Number of Bids
10
Draft SAFE Note in Delaware
Bid Range
$1 - $995
Number of Bids
5
Need help with a SAFE Agreement?
Create a free project posting
Draft SAFE Note in Iowa
Bid Range
$150 - $1,000
Number of Bids
7
Draft SAFE Note in New York
Bid Range
$550 - $995
Number of Bids
8
Draft SAFE Note in Massachusetts
Bid Range
$395 - $3,500
Number of Bids
8
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