Covenant Reference
Clear citation of the contract section, exhibit, or clause being approved, including page and clause numbers where possible.
Using a Legal Covenant Approval Form reduces ambiguity about who authorized a covenant, when it became effective, and what conditions apply. It supports audit trails, enforces internal review processes, and helps demonstrate compliance with corporate policies and applicable law, including electronic signature statutes.
The form helps cross-functional teams coordinate: it documents signatory authority, records conditions, and ensures the covenant is tracked in contract management systems.
General Counsel or lead corporate counsel typically confirms legal sufficiency, any required approvals, and whether the covenant complies with governing law and corporate bylaws. Their signature documents legal clearance and risk acceptance at the organization level.
The CFO or finance director evaluates financial impact, covenant triggers, and reporting obligations. Their approval documents budgetary and covenant compliance considerations and captures any required financial covenants or ratios.
Clear citation of the contract section, exhibit, or clause being approved, including page and clause numbers where possible.
Full legal name, title, department, and contact details for the individual or authorized representative granting approval.
Statement of the approver’s authority (board resolution, delegation matrix, POA, or policy reference) supporting the signature.
Any conditions precedent, effective date in MM/DD/YYYY, and expiry or review schedule for the approval.
Space to list attached documents such as redlines, legal memos, board minutes, or supporting financial statements.
Fields to capture method of approval (electronic or wet ink), signer authentication, timestamp, and internal approval ID.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reviewer Roles | Legal | Finance | Executive |
| Routing Logic | Sequential or parallel approval |
| Authentication | Email OTP | SMS | KBA | PKI |
| Retention Tag | Contract ID | Retention period |
Align platform settings with corporate retention policies and the legal status of the transaction; higher-risk covenants may require stronger signer identity proofing or notarization.
Enter MM/DD/YYYY to avoid ambiguity and trigger related deadlines.
Document cure periods and remedy windows clearly.
If covenant requires external filing, note agency deadlines.
Set calendar reminders for renewal or review.
Archive after obligations expire or are fully performed.
Requester attaches covenant and rationale for approval.
Counsel assesses legal risk and drafting issues.
Finance evaluates impacts and covenant metrics.
Authorized signer executes and records approval.
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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 free trial | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
A borrower submits a covenant change request with financial exhibits
Property manager requests an exception to a lease covenant due to maintenance needs