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                                                                     Exhibit 4.4

                               SECURITY AGREEMENT
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           This SECURITY AGREEMENT ("Security Agreement") is made this 9th. day
of May 2002, by and between JOAN P. WILLIAMS AND C. ALAN WILLIAMS (together,
"Williams"), and VILLAGEEDOCS, a California corporation ("VillageEDOCS").

                              W I T N E S S E T H:

           WHEREAS, Williams has advanced $2,039,245.20 which $2,039,245.20 is
evidenced by certain Unsecured Convertible Promissory Notes that have been
extended, modified, and additionally secured by that certain Promissory Note
Modification Agreement dated May 9, 2002;

           WHEREAS, VillageEDOCS desires to induce Williams to provide new debt
financing to satisfy general working capital obligations;

           WHEREAS, Williams has offered to provide VillageEDOCS with up to
$610,000 in debt financing during 2002;

           WHEREAS, Williams desires to retain its security interest in the
assets of VillageEDOCS including, without limitation, all software, intellectual
property, contracts, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable and general
intangibles (collectively the "Collateral"), to secure payment of past and
future advances;

           WHEREAS, Williams has agreed to the extension to October 31, 2005 of
the due dates of Unsecured Convertible Promissory Notes as modified by the
Promissory Note Modification Agreements in the aggregate principal amount of
$2,039,245.20 formerly due between May 31, 2002 and October 31, 2003 in
consideration for the receipt of such security interest; and

           WHEREAS, Williams and VillageEDOCS wish to enter into the Security
Agreement to evidence such security interest in the Collateral to secure said
payments and obligations.

           NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained
herein and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of
which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

           1.   Recitals.  The above recitals are true and correct and are
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incorporated herein by reference.

           2.   Security Interest. VillageEDOCS hereby agrees that Williams has
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a security interest in all of VillageEDOCS right, title and interest in and to
the following Collateral:

                (a)  Equipment. In addition to the definition of "Equipment"
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                     contained in the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), all
                     equipment and all other tangible assets of VillageEDOCS of
                     any kind and description, and wherever located, together
                     with all parts, accessories and attachments and all
                     replacements therefor.

                (b)  Furniture and Fixtures. All furniture and fixtures of
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                     VillageEDOCS of any kind and description, wherever located,
                     together will all parts, accessories and attachments and
                     all replacements therefor.

                (c)  Inventory. In addition to the definition of "Inventory"
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                     contained in the UCC, all of VillageEDOCS' inventory and
                     any agreements for lease or license of same and rentals,
                     license fees or royalties therefrom, software and general
                     intangibles (including, but not limited to, goodwill,
                     patents and trademarks), wherever located.

                (d)  Accounts. In addition to the definition of "Accounts" in
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                     the UCC, any and all obligations of any kind at any time
                     due and/or owing to VillageEDOCS and all

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                     rights of VillageEDOCS to receive payment or any
                     consideration (whether classified under the UCC of the
                     State of California or any other state as accounts,
                     accounts receivable, contract rights, chattel paper,
                     general intangibles, or otherwise) including without
                     limitation, invoices, contract rights, accounts receivable,
                     general intangibles, chooses-in-action, notes, drafts,
                     acceptances, instruments and all other debts, obligations
                     and liabilities in whatever form owing to VillageEDOCS from
                     any person, firm, governmental authority, corporation or
                     any other entity, all security therefor, and all
                     VillageEDOCS' rights to goods sold (whether delivered,
                     undelivered, in transit or returned).

                (e)  Trademarks, Etc. All trademarks and service marks now held
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                     by VillageEDOCS, both those that are registered with the
                     United States Patent and Trademark Office and any
                     unregistered marks used by VillageEDOCS in the United
                     States; and trade dress, including logos and designs, in
                     connection with which any such marks are used, together
                     with all registrations regarding such marks and the rights
                     to renewals thereof, and the goodwill of the business of
                     VillageEDOCS symbolized by such marks.

                (f)  Copyrights.  All copyrights now held by VillageEDOCS.
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                (g)  Proprietary Information, Computer Software and Data,
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                     Proprietary Software Products, Etc. All proprietary
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                     information, work product, material and trade secrets of
                     VillageEDOCS with respect to VillageEDOCS' business and all
                     proprietary computer software programs, including the
                     source code version thereof, and the information contained
                     therein and all intellectual property rights with respect
                     thereto.

                (h)  Claims, Liens, Insurance, Documents and Data. Any claims of
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                     VillageEDOCS against third parties for loss or damage to,
                     or destruction of, any and all of the foregoing, all
                     guarantees, security and liens for payment of any account
                     receivable and documents of title, policies, certificates
                     of insurance, insurance proceeds, securities, chattel
                     paper, and other documents and instruments evidencing or
                     pertaining thereto, and all files, correspondence,
                     computer programs, tapes, disks and related data
                     processing software transferred by VillageEDOCS, or in
                     which VillageEDOCS had an interest, which contain
                     information identifying any one or more of the items
                     referred to in (a) through (g) above.

                (i)  Proceeds. (i) any and all proceeds of any insurance,
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                     indemnity, warranty or guaranty payable to VillageEDOCS
                     from time to time with respect to any of the Collateral;
                     (ii) any and all payments, in any form whatsoever, made or
                     due and payable to VillageEDOCS from time to time in
                     connection with any requisition, confiscation,
                     condemnation, seizure or forfeiture of all or any part of
                     the Collateral by any governmental body, authority, bureau
                     or agency (or any person acting under color of
                     governmental authority); and (iii) any claim of
                     VillageEDOCS against third parties for past, present or
                     future infringement or dilution of any proprietary rights
                     or intellectual property or for injury to the goodwill
                     associated with any proprietary rights or intellectual
                     property under any patent or trademark license with respect
                     to any of the Collateral.

           3.   Covenants. VillageEDOCS covenants and agrees that, until payment
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in full of the indebtedness owed by VillageEDOCS to Williams, VillageEDOCS will:

                (a)  not sell, assign or otherwise dispose of the Collateral
except in the ordinary course of business and provided that nothing in this
Section 4 shall prevent VillageEDOCS from licensing the Collateral with the
prior written consent of Williams, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld;

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                (b)  do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and
keep in full force and effect its corporate existence and all rights and
privileges necessary for the proper conduct of its business, and comply with all
requirements of all applicable laws and all rules, regulations and orders of all
regulatory agencies and authorities having jurisdiction over it;

                (c)  strictly perform and observe all agreements, warranties,
covenants and conditions of this Security Agreement;

                (d)  not further encumber the Collateral without the express
written consent of the Williams;

                (e)  keep the Collateral fully insured, where applicable;

                (f)  not do anything to impair the value of the Collateral; and

                (g)  pay all taxes, where applicable, with respect to the
Collateral when due.

           4.   Inspection of Records. VillageEDOCS shall permit Williams and
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its agents to inspect, examine, and make extracts or copies of VillageEDOCS'
financial records at all reasonable times with prior reasonable advance notice.
VillageEDOCS shall furnish to Williams and its agents any additional information
Williams may reasonably request. VillageEDOCS shall cooperate with Williams and
its agents and honor all reasonable requests of Williams and its agents in
effecting the inspection described above.

           5.   Cooperation. VillageEDOCS shall execute all documents and do all
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such other acts as Williams may reasonably request in order to perfect Williams'
security interest hereunder, specifically including execution of a Form UCC-1
Financing Statement. Williams shall file a Form UCC-3 termination statement upon
full payment of the indebtedness.

           6.   Representations and Warranties. VillageEDOCS represents and
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warrants that (i) the execution, delivery and performance of this Security
Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate actions of
VillageEDOCS; and (ii) it has full power and authority to execute this
Agreement; (iii) it shall not transfer or otherwise dispose of the Collateral
except in the ordinary course of VillageEDOCS' business; and (iv) it shall not
do anything to impair the value of the Collateral or the security interest
granted hereunder.

           7.   Events of Default. The term "Event of Default" as used herein
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shall mean the occurrence and continuation of any one or more of the following
events:

                (a)  A default in the payment of any amounts due and payable by
VillageEDOCS to Williams;

                (b)  Failure of VillageEDOCS to promptly and faithfully pay,
observe and perform when due any of the obligations set forth in this Agreement,
which failure continues for ten (10) days after receipt of written notice
thereof from Williams;

                (c)  If VillageEDOCS shall:

                     (i).   file a petition for liquidation in bankruptcy; or

                     (ii).  be subject to liquidation pursuant to a petition in
bankruptcy filed against it.

                     (iii). be in default or receive notice of default under any
other  promissory  note,  evidence of  indebtedness or any agreements and such
defaults are not cured by VillageEDOCS within ten (10) days of VillageEDOCS
receiving notice of such default.

           8.   Remedies. Upon an Event of Default which remains uncured for a
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period of ten (10) days after written notice is received by VillageEDOCS,
Williams shall be granted immediate access and

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shall have a perpetual license to use for no additional consideration the
proprietary computer software programs of VillageEDOCS including the object
code, source code and all maintenance items and enhancements thereof.
Additionally, Williams shall available to it all other rights and remedies at
law, including Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the State of California or
an equity.

           9.   Waivers. VillageEDOCS expressly consents that the time for all
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payments owed to Williams may be extended by Williams and further consents that
the Collateral or any part thereof may be released by Williams without in any
way modifying, altering, releasing, affecting or limiting the liability of
VillageEDOCS to Williams.

           10.  Attorneys' Fees. In the event of a dispute hereunder, the
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prevailing party shall be entitled to all costs, including without limitation,
all attorneys' fees, court costs and costs of appeal, and hourly fees of legal
assistants working under the supervision of an attorney.

           11.  Miscellaneous.
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                (a)  This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of California.

                (b)  This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

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           IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto caused this Agreement
to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

VILLAGEEDOCS,
a California corporation

By:  /s/ K. Mason Conner
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Name:    K. Mason Conner
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Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
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WILLIAMS

 /s/ Joan P. Williams
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                 Joan P. Williams

 /s/ C. Alan Williams
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                 C. Alan Williams

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                                                                     Exhibit 4.5

                                  VillageEDOCS

                      UNSECURED CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE

                                                                    ______, 20__
$___________                                                  Tustin, California

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, VillageEDOCS (the "Maker"), hereby promises
to pay to the order of _____________ (the "Lender"), the principal sum of
____________ Dollars ($_______) together with interest earned thereon from the
date on which funds were initially deposited in the Maker's bank, Sunwest Bank.
Interest will be earned at the per annum rate equal to ten percent (10%).
Principal and interest are payable as described herein.

No payments of interest or principal may be made prior to January 31, 2002,
unless a waiver is obtained by VillageEDOCS from El Camino Resources Ltd., as
set forth in the Lease Agreement between VillageEDOCS and El Camino Resources
Ltd. Any payment pursuant hereto shall first be applied to interest due and
owing at the date of such payment. Whatever remains after the amount of such
interest is deducted from such payment shall be applied to the principal balance
due hereunder, and the interest upon that portion of principal so credited shall
thereupon cease.

Maker shall have the right, without penalty, to prepay the indebtedness
represented hereby in part or in full at any time or times during the term
hereof, but after January 31, 2002. Any payment pursuant hereto shall first be
applied to interest due and owing at the date of such payment. Whatever remains
after the amount of such interest is deducted from such payment shall be applied
to the principal balance due hereunder, and the interest upon that portion of
principal so credited shall thereupon cease.

If any payment of principal of and/or accrued interest on this Note is not paid
as and when due and payable hereunder, it shall thereupon accrue, and Maker
hereby expressly agrees to pay as liquidated damages and not as a penalty,
interest on the remaining unpaid balance of principal and accrued but unpaid
interest at the rate stated above until all unpaid principal and interest is
paid in full.

Not withstanding anything in the Note to the contrary, Maker hereby agrees that
the principal amount of this Note and any interest accrued thereon shall be
repaid at the Lender's option, whenever one of the following events occurs:

     (a)   A controlling interest in the Maker is acquired by a third party; or
     (b)   October 31, 2003; or
     (c)   The Maker receives net cash proceeds from an equity financing of
           $5,000,000 or more, subsequent to the date of this Note.

In the event that Maker achieves the above equity financing, Lender shall have
the option to convert any remaining unpaid balance of principal and accrued but
unpaid interest into shares of Common Stock of the Maker (the "Common Stock") at
a conversion price of $2.50 per share, or equal to the price per share of the
Common Stock issued in the equity financing described above, whichever price is
lower. Lender must notify the Maker in writing 15 business days prior to the
closing of the equity financing regarding the Lender's desire to convert to
Common Stock, or have the remaining unpaid balance of principal and accrued but
unpaid interest paid in cash.

In the event that Maker is acquired prior to this Note being repaid, Lender
shall have the option to convert any remaining unpaid balance of principal and
accrued but unpaid interest into shares of Common Stock

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of the Maker at a conversion price of $2.50 per share, or equal to the price
per share paid for the Maker by the acquirer, whichever price is lower. Lender
must notify the Maker in writing 15 business days prior to the closing of the
acquisition transaction regarding the Lender's desire to convert to Common
Stock, or have the remaining unpaid balance of principal and accrued interest be
paid in cash. In the event that this conversion option related to the Maker
being acquired potentially causes an acquisition to not be consummated, the
Maker reserves the unilateral right to eliminate this conversion option and
repay the unpaid balance of principal and accrued interest in cash.

In the event any judicial proceedings are instituted to enforce or interpret the
rights and obligations of Maker and Lender under this Note, the prevailing party
in such proceedings shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

This Note and all transactions hereunder and/or evidenced hereby shall be
governed by, construed under, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the
State of California. This Note may not be changed, amended or modified orally.
Should any provision of this Note be declared or be determined by any court to
be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such provision shall be severable from the
remainder of this Note, and the legality, validity and enforceability of the
remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

Maker has caused this Unsecured Promissory Note to be executed by its duly
authorized officer.

VillageEDOCS  (Maker)

By:________________________________                     Date:___________________
     K. Mason Conner
     President and Chief Executive Officer

Agreed:____________________________                     Date:___________________

Printed name of Lender:  __________________

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