Parties
Full legal names and entity types for guarantor, principal debtor, and obligee; include state of formation and EIN where relevant to confirm identity.
A precise guarantee reduces ambiguity about who is liable, the extent of liability, and triggering events. Well-drafted guarantees protect creditors, clarify remedies, and reduce dispute risk by specifying limits, notice and cure periods, and governing law.
The exact mix of signers varies by transaction size and industry; counsel typically reviews guarantor scope and signature authority before execution.
Full legal names and entity types for guarantor, principal debtor, and obligee; include state of formation and EIN where relevant to confirm identity.
State whether guarantee is continuing, specific, unconditional, or conditional and describe the triggering obligations with precision.
Specify monetary caps, collateral coverage, included fees, and any subordination or pro rata sharing with other creditors.
Define effective date, expiration, termination events, and whether obligations survive termination for outstanding indebtedness.
Describe notice requirements for default, cure periods, and procedures for obligor insolvency or bankruptcy scenarios.
Designate the state law that will interpret the agreement and any forum-selection or arbitration provisions.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Authentication | Email plus SMS OTP; add RON for notarization where supported |
| Template Fields | Pre-fill party names, amounts, and dates; mark required fields |
| Routing Order | Set sequential signing by obligor, guarantor, then obligee |
| Retention Settings | Store signed PDF and audit trail for required retention period |
Ensure the selected system preserves an audit trail, supports conditional fields for guarantees, and permits export of signed PDF/A and records for retention.
Often required before funds disbursement or lease commencement
Date in MM/DD/YYYY format triggers obligations
Typically specifies method and contact for default notices
Commonly 10–30 days but varies by agreement and industry
Specify advance notice required to end continuing guarantees
Lender or obligee requests guarantee and reviews guarantor credentials
Parties negotiate scope, caps, and notice mechanics
Authorized signature, notarization or RON as required
Executed copies delivered; originals retained per retention rules
| Criteria | Business Guarantee | Personal Guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Liability | entity liability | individual liability |
| Signing Authority | corporate officer or agent | individual signatory |
| Typical Use | commercial credit and leases | small business owner credit |
| Enforcement Risk | corporate assets exposure | personal assets exposure |
| 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, no credit card | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes (paid tiers) | 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 limit | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |