Custom 8.5" x 14" Legal Size Notepads by Captain Notepad
Printed in the USA · Based in Denver, Colorado since 2000
Legal size paper is 8.5" x 14", and so are these notepads: the full legal sheet, printed in full color with your logo and layout on every page. The extra length over a letter pad leaves room for long notes, draft clauses, call logs or a detailed estimate without turning the page.
Order as few as 6 pads, with 25 or 50 sheets per pad. Free design help and up to 3 free proofs are included, with no setup fees. It's one of our 34 standard notepad sizes.
Included With Every Legal Size Order
Letter vs. Legal: 8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14?
Both sheets are 8.5 inches wide. Letter size is 11 inches long; legal size is 14. That extra 3 inches is roughly a quarter more writing area per page. Choose letter if the notes will be filed with standard letter documents or scanned on a letter-size scanner; choose legal when you want long, uninterrupted pages.
- 8.5" x 11" (letter): our letter size custom notepads match standard office paper.
- 8.5" x 14" (legal): this page, the long sheet.
- 5" x 8" (junior legal): our junior legal size notepads are the portable version.
Legal Size Notepad or Legal Pad?
The terms overlap. A "legal pad" usually means a style: ruled lines, a left margin rule and a heavy top binding. A "legal size notepad" means the sheet is 8.5" x 14". Our custom legal size notepads are the latter, with any layout you like printed in full color, including ruled lines and a margin rule if you want the classic look. The paper is white; ask our designer about printing a light background color.
Looking for traditional imprinted legal pads or padfolios instead? See our Legal Pads & Padfolios category, including 5″ × 8″ junior legal pads with imprinted sheets.
Legal Size Pad Designs
The photos on this page show three directions:
- Law firms: the Everson Law Group pad prints a column logo, a tagline and a phone number at the top, then full-length ruled lines, with a small scales-of-justice mark at the bottom.
- Professional services: the Legalcrest & Co pads use a dark green band, a gold crest and a Notes heading over lined pages.
- Retail and sports: the Full Circle Running Gear pad pairs an orange logo with ruled lines and an orange swoosh along the bottom.
Start from one of our ready-made 8.5″ × 14″ designs or upload your own artwork.
Who Uses 8.5 x 14 Paper
Legal size sheets suit any work where notes run long. A law office can use them for case notes and drafts. A real estate office can keep them beside long contracts; see our real estate notepad designs for themed ideas. A contractor can write out a detailed estimate, and an accountant can sketch a wide column layout. A branded legal size pad on a conference table also puts your name in front of everyone at the meeting. Add custom pens with the same logo for a matched set.
8.5" x 14" Notepad Specs
- Size: 8.5" wide × 14" long (legal size).
- Printing: full color (CMYK) front; back-side printing optional.
- Paper: 50 lb. bright white text standard; 60 lb. or 70 lb. upgrades.
- Backer: a sturdy 40 point chipboard backer that keeps the long sheet flat.
- Sheets: 25 or 50 per pad.
- Quantity: 6 to 150 pads in the calculator; call for more.
- Turnaround: 8–10 business days after proof approval, or 5 business days with rush, plus shipping.
Options in the Price Calculator
- Production Days: 8–10 business days (standard) or 5 business days (rush).
- Page Count Per Pad: 25 or 50 sheets.
- Backside Printing: a second design on the back of each sheet.
- Paper Stock: 50 lb. Standard, 60 lb. Better or 70 lb. Premium.
- Drill Holes: No or Yes; ask us about hole count and placement.
- Artwork Bleed: color to the edge of the sheet; without it, a 1/8" margin stays unprinted.
- Custom Printed Top Sheet: a separate design on the first sheet of each pad.
Options by Phone
Rounded corners, perforated sheets, sequential numbering, a hole punch, magnetic backing, a printed chipboard backer and landscape layouts are available. Call 888-268-7237. Want notes that stick? See our sticky notepads; our legal size pads are glued, not sticky.
8.5″ × 14″ beside letter, junior legal and other large sizes
| Size | Shape and minimum | Common use | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5″ × 14″ (this pad) | Legal size; from 6 pads | Long notes, contracts, drafts | You are here |
| 8.5″ × 11″ | Letter size; from 8 pads | Full-page notes | 8.5″ × 11″ custom notepads |
| 5″ × 8″ | Junior legal; from 16 pads | Portable legal-style notes | 5″ × 8″ custom notepads |
| 5.5″ × 8.5″ | Half letter; from 8 pads | Meeting notes | 5.5″ × 8.5″ custom notepads |
| 6″ × 9″ | Large; from 24 pads | Desk notes | 6″ × 9″ custom notepads |
| 4.25″ × 11″ | Long and narrow; from 8 pads | Long lists | 4.25″ × 11″ custom notepads |
| 17″ × 11″ | Desk pad; from 4 pads | Desk blotters and planners | 17″ × 11″ custom notepads |
| Legal pads | Imprinted legal pads | Classic legal pad style | Legal Pads & Padfolios category |
How to Order Legal Size Notepads
- Choose a quantity (6 to 150 pads), sheet count, paper and options.
- Pick 8–10 business days or the 5-business-day rush.
- Customize one of our ready-made 8.5″ × 14″ designs, upload your own artwork, or send your logo to our designer.
- Review your proof, emailed within 1 business day; up to 3 proofs are free.
- Production starts the day after you approve.
Need a smaller sheet for the same desk? The 5.5″ × 8.5″ half letter notepad and 5″ × 7″ notepad pair well with a legal size pad.
Talk to a Real Person
Captain Notepad has been based in Denver, Colorado since 2000. Every pad is printed in the USA and shipped nationwide. Call 888-268-7237 about a layout, drilled holes or a deadline; Jace, the owner, often answers the phone.
Free Samples
Want to see the length in person? Call 888-268-7237 for a free sample, or send us a message with your mailing address.
Production: Standard production is 8–10 business days after proof approval, plus shipping time. When the date is tight, pick the 5-business-day rush option in the price calculator, and choose rush shipping at checkout. Production begins the day after proof approval.
Legal Size Notepad FAQs: 8.5" x 14" Custom Notepads
What size is legal size paper?
Legal size paper is 8.5 inches wide and 14 inches long, about 216 × 356 mm. It's the same width as letter paper (8.5″ × 11″) but 3 inches longer. A legal size notepad from us uses that full 8.5″ × 14″ sheet.
What is a legal size notepad?
It's a notepad made from legal size (8.5″ × 14″) sheets, glued along one edge onto a 40 point chipboard backer so each page tears off. Ours print your logo and layout in full color on every sheet, with 25 or 50 sheets per pad.
How large is a legal size pad compared with a letter pad?
The same width, 3 inches longer. A letter pad is 8.5″ × 11″; a legal size pad is 8.5″ × 14″, which adds roughly a quarter more writing area. See our 8.5″ × 11″ letter size notepads if you want the shorter sheet.
What size do legal pads come in?
In the U.S., the three common sizes are junior legal (5″ × 8″), letter (8.5″ × 11″, often a bit longer with the glued header) and legal (8.5″ × 14″). The name “legal pad” describes the style, lined pages with a margin rule, as much as the size. We print all three sizes as custom notepads: 5″ × 8″, 8.5″ × 11″ and this 8.5″ × 14″.
What is 8.5 x 14 paper called?
Legal size. In printing, 8.5″ × 14″ is simply called “legal,” and 8.5″ × 11″ is “letter.” Tabloid or ledger, 11″ × 17″, is the next size up; we print that as a 17″ × 11″ desk pad.
Do legal documents have to be on legal size paper?
Usually not. Most U.S. courts require letter size (8.5″ × 11″) for filings, and legal size is now used mainly for some contracts, real estate forms and wide spreadsheets. Rules vary, so check your court or agency's requirements. A legal size notepad is still handy for long notes and drafts.
Can I get lined or yellow legal size notepads?
Lines print as part of your design, so you can have classic ruled lines with a left margin rule, a grid, or no lines at all. The paper itself is white: 50 lb. standard, 60 lb. or 70 lb. If you want a tint, ask our designer about printing a light background color. For traditional legal pads, see our Legal Pads & Padfolios.
Can legal size notepads be drilled for a binder?
The price calculator has a Drill Holes option (No or Yes). Ask us about the number and placement of holes for your binder or clipboard when you order, or call 888-268-7237.
How many legal size notepads can I order?
The price calculator runs from 6 pads up to 150 pads, with 25 or 50 sheets per pad. For more than 150, call 888-268-7237 or request a quote and we'll price it for you.
How quickly can legal size notepads be printed?
Standard production is 8–10 business days after you approve your proof, plus shipping. For a sooner date, choose the 5-business-day rush in the price calculator and rush shipping at checkout.
Need a different size? Call 888-268-7237 for a custom quote, or request a quote online. Or explore every style on our Custom Notepads page.
