Parties
Full legal names and entity types for each contracting party, including d/b/a or trade names when applicable.
A concise contact agreement reduces disagreement about notice delivery, service addresses, and authorized representatives. When executed according to ESIGN (15 U.S.C. §7001) or UETA (1999) standards, electronic signatures generally carry the same legal weight as handwritten ones, subject to the statutory exceptions for wills, certain court filings, and other limited categories.
Organizations and individuals use these agreements to fix where notices are sent and who may bind a party; several roles commonly appear below.
Use clear titles (CEO, Authorized Agent), up-to-date addresses, and explicit statement of who may receive or waive notices to avoid disputes.
Full legal names and entity types for each contracting party, including d/b/a or trade names when applicable.
Primary mailing and electronic addresses, phone numbers, and designated officer or agent for receiving legal notices.
Names and titles of individuals authorized to accept service, modify agreement terms, or enter binding commitments.
How notices are delivered (email, certified mail, RON, courier) and when delivery is effective (receipt, delivery date, or follow-up).
State chosen to govern interpretation and enforcement and venue for disputes or litigation.
Signature, printed name, title, and date for each signer; include notary block if legally required.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or knowledge-based verification (KBA) for high-assurance signers |
| Required Fields | Make party name, contact email, effective date, and signature required fields |
| Conditional Logic | Show witness or notary fields only when state or document type requires them |
| Audit Trail | Enable full event logs (IP, timestamp) and PDF certificate upon completion |
Choose distribution channels that match legal requirements for delivery, proof, and authentication.
Ensure the selected platform preserves audit logs, provides tamper-evident signed PDFs, and supports your required signer authentication methods.
W-9 or taxpayer information supplied upon payer request
I-9 retention: 3 years after hire or 1 year after termination
1099-NEC and W-2 recipient deadline: January 31
Follow the agreement’s specified notice windows and calculate from effective date
Retention commonly measured from effective date or date of last action
| Document Type | Contact Agreement | Power of Attorney |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | set notice rules | grant decision-making authority |
| Typical Notarization | usually not required | often required |
| Witness Requirement | rare | common for durable poa |
| Legal Impact | procedural clarity | delegation of authority |
| 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 | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |