Parties
Full legal names and business entities of principal, agent, and subagent, including corporate status and contact details for service.
A well-drafted template reduces ambiguity about roles, protects contract enforceability, and speeds onboarding. It clarifies commission allocation, duty limits, reporting obligations, and risk allocation while supporting compliance with industry rules and electronic execution standards such as ESIGN and UETA.
Several organizations rely on sub agency agreements to formalize delegated authority quickly and consistently.
Use the template to reduce negotiation cycles and create an auditable record of delegated authority for compliance or tax purposes.
Full legal names and business entities of principal, agent, and subagent, including corporate status and contact details for service.
Precise description of tasks, territories, and limits of authority so the subagent cannot bind the principal beyond authorized activities.
Commission rates, payment timing, conditions for split payments, and procedures for disputed commissions.
Effective date, renewal conditions, and termination rights including cure periods and post-termination obligations.
Non-disclosure obligations, permitted disclosures, and data protection steps when handling customer information.
Allocation of risk, indemnification obligations, insurance requirements, and caps on recoverable damages where appropriate.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Specify sequential or parallel signing to reflect approval hierarchy. |
| Authentication | Choose email link, SMS code, or KBA for higher assurance. |
| Reminders | Enable automatic reminders and expiry windows to accelerate execution. |
| Audit Trail | Capture timestamps, IP, and actions for evidentiary recordkeeping. |
Confirm that the e-sign platform supports required file types, authentication levels, and your chosen integrations before sending.
Choose a provider that supports your security needs, audit trail requirements, and any industry-specific compliance obligations such as HIPAA where applicable.
Agreement effective immediately on the listed Effective Date.
Allow 7–14 days for the other party to review and sign.
Specify payment timing, commonly net 30 after transaction settlement.
Include required cure periods (often 10–30 days depending on clause).
Retain executed agreement per company retention policy and legal requirements.
The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers.
I can process and execute all of these documents online with 100% compliance and built-in security.
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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 | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |