Execution Clause
A short clause confirming the document is executed by the parties and stating the effective date and any conditions precedent that were satisfied at signing.
A complete Business Executed BOR confirms party intent, fixes the effective date, and creates an auditable record for corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Proper execution reduces disputes, supports tax and audit reviews, and preserves enforceability under ESIGN and UETA frameworks where electronic methods are used.
Different roles prepare, sign, or rely on the Business Executed BOR depending on transaction type and industry.
Provide the final executed BOR to corporate records and any third parties required by agreement or regulation.
CEO, CFO, or other delegated officer signs with authority on behalf of the legal entity. The signer must be authorized by corporate resolution or bylaws; mismatched authority can void the document or trigger follow-up documentation.
Company secretary, general counsel, or records manager receives and files the executed BOR, ensures attachments are included, and maintains the audit trail and retention schedule for internal and external review.
A short clause confirming the document is executed by the parties and stating the effective date and any conditions precedent that were satisfied at signing.
Clear signatory lines for each party showing printed name, title, organization, signature, and date; include capacity (e.g., 'as Manager') where relevant.
Notarial acknowledgement or witness blocks if required by the document type or state law; include jurisdiction-specific wording when needed.
Exhibits, schedules, and attachments expressly referenced in the BOR should be appended and named consistently to avoid ambiguity.
Audit trail, IP address, timestamp, and signer authentication method captured when executed electronically to support attribution and integrity.
A record of where the original executed BOR is stored and the retention period or reference to the records policy.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Sequential or parallel routing as required |
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or KBA for higher assurance |
| Conditional Fields | Show or hide sections based on answers |
| Finalization | Enable audit trail and PDF/A export |
Choose delivery channels and file formats that preserve the executed BOR’s integrity.
Ensure any e-signed copies include an audit trail and tamper-evident export to support future validation and regulatory requests.
Deliver copies upon counterparty or regulator request without undue delay
W-9 supplied upon payer request (no set federal deadline)
Recipient and IRS copies due Jan 31 when payment reporting applies
Electronic routing often completes within 24–72 hours
Update corporate books within 30 days of execution
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| 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 | Varies | Varies |