Parties
List each contracting party with full legal name, entity type, authorized representative, and contact information. Inaccurate party information can affect enforcement and tax reporting accuracy.
Using the Business Document Nora Document creates a clear, auditable record of commitments and timelines. It reduces ambiguity in obligations, supports regulatory compliance, and improves internal control by consolidating key terms, dates, and authorized signatures in one document.
Typical users include procurement staff, contract managers, and business owners who need an auditable signature record.
Organizations of all sizes benefit when roles, approvals, and retention policies are consistently captured and enforced.
List each contracting party with full legal name, entity type, authorized representative, and contact information. Inaccurate party information can affect enforcement and tax reporting accuracy.
Enter the Effective Date as MM/DD/YYYY. This date starts performance obligations, controls deadlines, and affects statute of limitations for claims; avoid ambiguous phrasing like 'upon execution' without a calendar date.
Describe goods, services, deliverables, or responsibilities with measurable criteria. Include milestones, acceptance tests, and exclusions to prevent scope creep and disputes over unmet expectations period.
State currency, fees, invoicing schedule, due dates, late payment interest, and any retainers. Clarify approval workflow for payment to avoid processing delays and duplicated invoices.
Identify who may sign on behalf of each party, their title, and any board or delegated authorization needed. Missing authority can render execution defective or necessitate ratification.
List and label exhibits, schedules, certificates, and technical specifications. Reference attachment versions and dates to avoid ambiguity when amended documents replace earlier drafts thereafter officially.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Set sequential order to enforce approval hierarchy. |
| Authentication | Choose email, SMS code, or KBA as needed. |
| Auto Reminders | Enable reminders and escalation for overdue signatures. |
| Retention | Assign retention period and export archived PDFs. |
Ensure platform and integrations support your chosen delivery, storage, and authentication requirements before finalizing the workflow.
No set federal deadline; supply when payer requests
Due to recipient and IRS by Jan 31 each year
Recipient copies by Jan 31; paper IRS Feb 28; electronic Mar 31
April 15 standard deadline; extension to Oct 15 with Form 4868
IRS: 3 years from filing; 6 years for substantial understatement
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/month billed annually; per-user pricing | $15/user/month billed annually on standard plans | $14/user/month billed annually on business plans | $19/user/month billed annually for subscription plans | $15/user/month billed annually on select plans |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card required | Free trial availability varies by plan and region | Trial periods vary; check vendor plan terms | Offers limited free trial on selected tiers | Trial options depend on plan; terms vary |
| Bulk Send | Available on Business Premium and higher plans | Bulk send offered on select business and enterprise plans | Bulk send available via enterprise or volume licensing | Supports bulk sending in higher tier plans and API | Limited or no bulk send on standard offerings |
| Audit Trail | Comprehensive audit trail with timestamps, IP, and action log | Audit trail includes timestamps, emails, and IP addresses | Provides detailed audit logs and signer metadata | Includes activity history and signature records in audit logs | Maintains signing events and basic audit information |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes — BAA available and HIPAA support provided | Yes — offers HIPAA compliance and BAAs on request | Yes — enterprise plans support HIPAA compliance and BAAs | No — HIPAA support limited or not provided by default | No — HIPAA compliance not available on standard plans |