The deadline to request free HotDocs licenses is fast approaching: August 31, 2010.

LSC programs that were participants in the previous HotDocs software donation program, as well as other eligible organizations developing online assembly templates in conjunction with Pro Bono Net's Law Help Interactive program, are eligible for free copies of HotDocs Developer 10 and HotDocs User 10 but must apply for them by August 31, 2010.

These product licenses will never expire or require reapplication, but to obtain these licenses you must apply before the deadline.

The free copies of the HotDocs software are being made available to LSC programs by HotDocs Limited (formerly known as Capsoft UK Ltd.), through its U.S. business, HotDocs Corporation. HotDocs Limited acquired the software business from LexisNexis in 2009.

Following the August 31 deadline, organizations that qualify for the HotDocs Charitable Organization Program will be able to buy software licenses at a 70 percent discount.

HotDocs is a software program that saves time by creating templates for documents that law offices use every day, such as court forms, real estate and lease agreements, contracts, proposals, correspondence, compliance reports and other material.

Submissions requesting the licenses must include a one page summary of your organization with a copy of your IRS determination letter or current Form 990. Submissions additionally must specify which HotDocs software is requested (HotDocs Developer 10 or HotDocs User 10) with the number of software licenses needed.

For complete information on the program and full instructions on how to apply view the announcement at the link below.

Announcement of the new HotDocs Charitable Organization Program