Does Clerky incorporate in Delaware?

Yes. Delaware C-Corp incorporation is the primary offering — the standard structure for venture-backed startups.

Does Clerky handle 83(b) elections?

Yes. 83(b) election filing with the IRS is included in founder document packages.

Does Clerky create SAFE notes?

Yes. Y Combinator SAFE templates with proper legal formatting and terms.

Do I still need a lawyer?

For standard documents, Clerky is sufficient. Complex negotiations, unique terms, and disputes benefit from lawyer review.

Is Clerky used by YC companies?

Yes. Thousands of Y Combinator-backed companies use Clerky for incorporation and legal documents.

Does Clerky handle equity issuance?

Yes. Common stock, preferred stock, stock option plans, and equity grants.

Does Clerky provide ongoing support?

Clerky provides document generation and filing. Ongoing legal advice requires a separate attorney relationship.

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Clerky — Automated Legal Documents for Startup Incorporation

Clerky is an online legal service that automates the paperwork startups need — Delaware incorporation, founder agreements, equity issuance, SAFEs, and hiring documents. Used by Y Combinator companies and thousands of venture-backed startups, Clerky produces lawyer-quality documents at a fraction of the cost.

Startup Legal Without a $10,000 Retainer

A startup lawyer charges $5,000-15,000 for incorporation, founder agreements, and initial equity issuance. Clerky handles the same documents for a few hundred dollars — with templates vetted by top Silicon Valley law firms.

What Clerky Handles

Delaware C-Corp incorporation. 83(b) elections. Founder agreements with vesting. Stock issuance (common and preferred). SAFE notes and convertible notes. Employee offer letters with equity. Contractor agreements. Board consent documents.

Not a Lawyer Replacement

Clerky handles standard startup legal documents. Complex negotiations, unique terms, and disputes still need a lawyer. Clerky is the starting point — it handles 80% of early-stage legal work so your lawyer focuses on the 20% that requires human judgment.

Clerky vs Stripe Atlas

Stripe Atlas bundles incorporation with a Stripe account and banking. Clerky provides more document types and ongoing legal support. Use Stripe Atlas if you want one-click incorporation. Use Clerky if you need comprehensive legal documents.