Summary
Concise statement of the change requested and why it is necessary, including reference to the original agreement and key drivers.
A formal proposal creates an auditable record of change, clarifies new expectations, and helps limit liability by documenting approvals and revised terms.
Final approval often requires signatures from authorized contract signatories on both sides before the extension takes effect.
Concise statement of the change requested and why it is necessary, including reference to the original agreement and key drivers.
Specific tasks or deliverables added, removed, or changed. Use numbered lists or exhibits to avoid ambiguity.
Revised milestone dates, critical-path changes, and new project completion date with contingency assumptions.
Line-item estimate of additional costs or savings, payment schedule, and whether a change order or amendment will be executed.
Key risks introduced by the extension and planned mitigations, responsibilities, and escalation paths.
Designated signature block showing who signs, authority level required, effective date, and document retention instructions.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Sequential routing by role (PM → Legal → Finance → Client) |
| Required Fields | Make Effective Date, Cost Impact, and Authorized Signers mandatory |
| Authentication | Use email + SMS or stronger methods for high-risk approvals |
| Retention | Enable audit trail and long-term storage settings |
Ensure the chosen platform can export signed documents with a tamper-evident audit trail and meets any industry compliance requirements.
3–5 business days for legal and finance review
7–14 calendar days unless expedited
Specify MM/DD/YYYY or 'upon last signature'
Allow time for resource allocation, typically 1–4 weeks
If recording required, allow county processing time
Originator uploads proposal and supporting documents.
Legal and finance provide formal sign-off.
Authorized client signatory approves or requests changes.
Project team adjusts schedule and resources to reflect the extension.
| 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 | 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 |