Parties
Full legal names and contact information for issuer, holder, paying agent, and any trustee or custodian, including jurisdiction of organization.
A well-drafted agreement reduces ambiguity about payment rights, transferability, and enforcement, and supports compliance with tax, securities, and recordkeeping obligations. It preserves evidence for audits, investor disputes, and regulatory reviews while helping ensure that signatures and electronic execution meet U.S. legal standards.
Full legal names and contact information for issuer, holder, paying agent, and any trustee or custodian, including jurisdiction of organization.
Clear description of type, principal, interest or dividend mechanics, maturity, conversion rights, priorities, and ranking against other obligations.
Any legend, lock-up, compliance with securities registration or exemption, and conditions for transfer or assignment.
Procedures and dates for interest payments, principal repayment, sinking fund, prepayment rights, and notice requirements.
Issuer and holder representations about authority, capacity, tax status, and accuracy of information to support enforceability and audits.
Affirmative/negative covenants, events of default, cure periods, and specific remedies including acceleration or collateral enforcement.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Role assignment | Define issuer, holder, and agent roles for signing order. |
| Conditional fields | Show conversion terms only if conversion checkbox selected. |
| Attachments | Require formation documents and TIN proof before signing. |
| Authentication | Set SMS or email code for signer verification. |
Choose a platform that supports secure storage, strong authentication, and industry integrations for reliable execution.
Confirm the vendor provides an audit trail, tamper-evident output, and any required compliance features such as HIPAA or 21 CFR Part 11 when applicable.
3–10 business days depending on complexity
7–14 business days typical
Immediate to 5 business days based on availability
Same day to 5 business days
File with issuer records within 10 business days
Finalize terms and prepare for review.
Obtain board or authorized signatory approvals.
Parties sign and notarize as required.
Complete funding and record retention steps.
A start-up issues receipts to investors as proof of convertible notes
A seller provides receipts to an escrow agent upon acceptance of funds
The issuer’s authorized signatory (CEO, CFO, or delegated officer) signs to bind the issuing entity. The signatory should have board or charter authority to issue the instrument; internal minutes or resolutions should be retained.
The holder or beneficial owner (individual, trust, or entity representative) signs to accept the terms. Verification of identity and tax information (TIN) is required for reporting and compliance.
| 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 | Yes, 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| 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 by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |