Florida Among Top 10 U.S. States Relying on Readily Available DIY Legal Templates
The study shows that residents in Florida rank seventh among states that are embracing digital legal templates in the U.S.
The research, conducted by digital productivity platform TEMPLATE.NET, analyzed legal template–related search activity across all 50 states using Google Keyword Planner. The study tracked Google searches for 13 terms connected to common legal forms, ranging from “lease agreement template” and “power of attorney template” to “eviction notice template” and “last will and testament template.” States were ranked based on average monthly search volume per 100,000 residents.
Florida ranks seventh with 324 monthly searches per 100,000 residents, 14% above the national average of 285. Florida logged 77,190 total searches, with top queries including “contract template free,” “agreement template,” and “residential lease template.”
Looking at the study, a spokesperson at TEMPLATE.net commented:
“This data highlights how states like Florida are increasingly relying on digital solutions for everyday legal needs.
“From rental leases to wills and contracts, people are turning to customizable online templates to save time, money, and stress. It’s a clear reflection of how accessible legal documents are becoming part of everyday life in America.”
Table for Extended Results:
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Top 10 U.S. States Most Interested in DIY Legal Templates |
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State |
Searches per 100,000 Residents |
Rank |
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New York |
484 |
1 |
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Illinois |
403 |
2 |
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Texas |
358 |
3 |
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Oregon |
345 |
4 |
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Connecticut |
338 |
5 |
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Georgia |
325 |
6 |
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Florida |
324 |
7 |
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Colorado |
319 |
8 |
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New Hampshire |
318 |
9 |
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Rhode Island |
318 |
10 |
The study was conducted by TEMPLATE.NET, a trusted online platform offering businesses and individuals customizable templates, design tools, and productivity resources.
Methodology:
The study analyzed legal template–related search activity across all 50 states using Google Keyword Planner. The study tracked Google searches for 13 terms connected to common legal forms, ranging from “lease agreement template” and “power of attorney template” to “eviction notice template” and “last will and testament template.” States were ranked based on average monthly search volume per 100,000 residents.
Data Sources:
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Google Search Data → Google Keyword Planner
Data Set →
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BVTNpIBdliAk0dOyWkQwkGqW4eMJMKuigShgNdSnKMM/edit?gid=0#gid=0