Parties
Full legal names of the utility provider and the applicant, including business entity type and contact details.
The agreement secures the supplier’s commitment and clarifies obligations, timing, and costs, reducing permitting delays and financing uncertainty. It is a practical prerequisite for zoning approvals, utility hookups, and construction scheduling.
Identifying the right signer and approver prevents execution delays and ensures obligations are assigned correctly.
Full legal names of the utility provider and the applicant, including business entity type and contact details.
Types of service offered (e.g., potable water, sewer, electric), measured capacities, and any technical specifications.
Date when the agreement begins and any conditions precedent that must be satisfied before service is delivered.
Connection charges, capacity reservation fees, inspection costs, and when each fee is due or refundable.
Service contingencies, construction or inspection requirements, developer obligations, and force majeure clauses.
Authorized signatories, notarization or witness requirements, and any required proof of corporate authority.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Field | Require signer name and date with signer authentication |
| Conditional Fields | Show connection details only when specific service types are selected |
| Attachments | Allow PDF/DWG uploads for plans and load calculations |
| Audit Trail | Capture IP, timestamp, and action log for each signer |
Ensure the platform supports audit trails, secure storage, and any required notarization or identity-proofing.
| 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 trial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Allow 2–4 weeks for engineering intake and initial comments
Utility may issue conditional approval within 2–6 weeks after corrections
Schedule inspections 1–3 weeks after construction readiness
Final hookup typically occurs after inspection and fee payment
Municipal final plat or occupancy often follows connection and clearance
Applicant files agreement and supporting plans with utility.
Engineering verifies capacity and issues conditions.
Applicant completes works and schedules utility inspection.
Utility authorizes connection and records service activation.
Optica prepared a complete Service Will Serve package with parcel IDs and load calculations
Martin Properties used a secure eSignature workflow to collect signatures from multiple stakeholders