Parties
Identify seller and buyer with full legal names, addresses, and entity types to avoid ambiguity in title and tax filings.
A well-drafted Account Sold Agreement reduces disputes, clarifies who controls customer data and receivables, and documents tax and regulatory consequences. It provides a written basis for contract novation or assignment, protects buyer and seller expectations, and supports audit-ready recordkeeping under federal and industry rules.
Typical signers include business owners, corporate officers, brokers, and contract managers who manage account transfers or portfolio sales.
Use legal or tax counsel for complex transfers, and confirm which signatures, notices, or consents are required by customer contracts and state law.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Field | Required for each signer; include date fields next to signatures. |
| Signer Order | Set sequential signing if buyer approval must precede seller acknowledgment. |
| Authentication | Use email + SMS or KBA for higher-assurance signers. |
| Attachments | Attach account exhibits and notices as required exhibits. |
Choose a platform that supports the file formats you use and the authentication level you require.
Ensure the chosen solution can produce an audit trail, preserve an exact signed copy, and meets any applicable compliance needs such as HIPAA or 21 CFR Part 11.
Determines when revenue and liabilities transfer; affects tax period allocation.
List installment due dates and conditions for default.
Observe contract clauses that require prior notice to customers.
Report transfers consistent with IRS timelines and filing rules.
Retention begins on the effective date or closing date.
Prepare a complete draft with exhibits and account lists.
Obtain sign-off from finance and legal before signatures.
Execute, notarize if contract or state law requires, and collect witness signatures if needed.
Update systems, notify customers if required, and archive executed documents.
Identify seller and buyer with full legal names, addresses, and entity types to avoid ambiguity in title and tax filings.
Define precisely which accounts, customer lists, or receivables are included, referencing exhibits or identifiers when possible.
State the purchase price, payment method, schedule, and conditions for release or escrow of funds.
Seller representations about account validity, consent requirements, and absence of encumbrances reduce post-closing disputes.
Allocate responsibility for pre-closing liabilities, tax obligations, and customer claims with clear indemnity language.
Provide signature blocks for authorized signers, include notarization or witness lines if required by law or contract.
A mid‑market SaaS seller transferred 1,200 subscription accounts with an exhibit listing account IDs and billing terms
A small business assigned specific receivables to a factor and provided account schedules as an exhibit
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |