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SUB REM AGREEMENT

This Sub Rem Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of by and between Client Name: and Contractor Name: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client has engaged Contractor to perform certain work and services described in this Agreement and Contractor is willing to perform such work subject to the terms and conditions set forth below; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope, schedule, payment, and other commercial and legal terms applicable to the work, including procedures for remediation of defective or nonconforming work and allocation of responsibilities between Client and Contractor; and

WHEREAS, Contractor may, with Client's prior written consent, engage subcontractors or agents to perform portions of the work, and the parties intend that obligations for remediation, warranty and indemnity be allocated as set forth in this Agreement.

SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall perform the work described below in a good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the schedules and specifications agreed by the parties. Any material change to the scope must be agreed in writing.

PAYMENT TERMS

Client shall pay Contractor for the performance of the Scope of Work as follows. All amounts are in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Late payments shall incur interest at the rate of % per month (or the maximum lawful rate if lower). Client shall also be responsible for reasonable collection costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by Contractor in collecting overdue amounts.

Retainage: Contractor shall hold a retainage of % of each progress payment until final acceptance, unless otherwise waived in writing.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term: This Agreement commences on the Start Date of and, unless earlier terminated, expires on the End Date of .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon written notice if the other party materially breaches any provision and fails to cure such breach within days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach. Either party may terminate for convenience upon providing days' prior written notice; in such event Contractor shall be entitled to payment for work performed to the termination date and for reasonable, documented costs incurred as a direct result of termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party (the "Receiving Party") shall maintain in confidence and shall not disclose to any third party any Confidential Information of the other party (the "Disclosing Party") except as necessary to perform under this Agreement or as required by law. "Confidential Information" means non-public business, technical, financial, or other information disclosed in connection with this Agreement, whether oral, written, electronic or other form, but excluding information that is (a) already in the public domain through no fault of the Receiving Party, (b) rightfully received from a third party without restriction, or (c) independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information.

The confidentiality obligations shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of years, except with respect to trade secrets, which shall remain protected to the extent permitted by law.

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client and its officers, directors and employees from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Contractor's negligent acts, omissions, or willful misconduct in the performance of the Scope of Work. Client shall promptly notify Contractor of any such claim and shall cooperate in the defense and resolution.

Contractor shall maintain at its expense commercial general liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance as required by law, and any professional liability insurance reasonably required for the nature of the work, and shall provide certificates of insurance upon request.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Venue for any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be in the state or federal courts located within such state.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any exhibits or written amendments expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings, whether oral or written. No modification of this Agreement will be binding unless executed in writing by both parties.

NOTICES

Notices to the parties shall be sent to the addresses below and are effective upon receipt.

Client

Printed Name:

By:

Date:

Contractor

Printed Name:

By:

Date:

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What a Sub Rem Agreement Is and when it applies

A Sub Rem Agreement is a subcontractor release and remittance document used to confirm that a subcontractor or supplier has been paid and releases certain liens or claims related to a specified project or invoice. The form typically documents the payment amount, the period covered, the parties involved, and any conditions for final payment. It functions as both a receipt and a contractual waiver that affects payment flow, lien rights, and downstream obligations between contractor, subcontractor, and owner.

Why a clear Sub Rem Agreement matters

A properly completed Sub Rem Agreement protects payor and payee interests by documenting payment, limiting future lien exposure, and establishing the remittance record required for final accounting and closeout.

Why a clear Sub Rem Agreement matters

Typical users and when each party completes the form

Use the agreement at payment milestones (progress, milestone, or final payment) and retain executed copies for project records and potential audits.

  • Subcontractors and suppliers: confirm receipt of payment and provide a conditional or unconditional release of lien rights.
  • General contractors: collect releases to trigger progress draws or final payment under prime contracts.
  • Owners and owners' agents: retain signed releases to evidence cleared liabilities before issuing final pay applications or retainage release.

Who can sign and their roles

Authorized Signatory

An individual with corporate or company signing authority (officer, partner, or delegated manager). The signatory should be named, list a title, and be authorized under company bylaws or delegation documents to bind the subcontractor to waivers and releases.

Owner / Agent

A representative of the owner or the owner's agent who accepts and records the release. The agent should note project identifiers, invoice numbers, and retain the executed release as a payment condition for closeout and lien defense.

Core elements to include in a professional Sub Rem Agreement

A robust Sub Rem Agreement names parties, identifies invoices or work periods, states payment amount, frames the release scope, sets governing law, and records signature details.

Parties Named

Full legal names of the payor and payee, including business entity type, to avoid ambiguity about which entity is releasing claims.

Payment Details

Exact dollar amount, payment method, date paid, and invoice or draw reference so the release ties to a specific transaction.

Release Scope

Whether the release is conditional (effective upon cleared funds) or unconditional, and whether it covers present and/or prior work and materials.

Period Covered

Dates or invoice numbers indicating the work period or items covered by the release to reduce disputes over omitted claims.

Governing Law

State law selected to interpret the agreement; important for lien rights and enforcement of waiver language.

Signature Block

Signed name, printed name, title, date, and contact for the signer; notarization if required for recordation or state law.

Security and compliance checkpoints for the document

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3
Data at rest: AES-256
Audit trail: IP, timestamp
BAA option: HIPAA BAA available
Standards: SOC 2 Type II
Compliance: ESIGN / UETA

Step-by-step: completing a Sub Rem Agreement

Use this sequence to prepare, verify, and execute the release with minimal rework and legal exposure.

  • 01
    Prepare document: Populate party names, invoice reference, and payment amount.
  • 02
    Choose release type: Select conditional or unconditional based on cleared funds.
  • 03
    Sign and date: Authorized signer signs; include title and date.
  • 04
    Distribute copies: Send executed copies to payor, payee, and project file.

How to configure a digital workflow for Sub Rem Agreements

Standardize fields and routing so approvals, signatures, and retention are consistent across projects.

Field Configuration
Payee name Required text field
Invoice number Required text field
Payment amount Currency field with validation
Signer email Required routing address

Digital signing, integrations, and file formats

Platforms with API and cloud storage connectors streamline signing, automate retention, and reduce manual entry for high-volume projects.

  • File formats: PDF, DOCX
  • Integrations: NetSuite, Salesforce, Procore
  • Authentication: Email, SMS, KBA

Typical online signing flow for the Sub Rem Agreement

A consistent eight-step signing flow reduces friction and preserves evidence of execution.

  • Upload: Send the prepared agreement to the platform.
  • Place fields: Add signature, date, and text fields.
  • Route to signer: Email or secure link delivered to signer.
  • Capture audit trail: System logs IP, timestamp, and actions.

Key risks if the Sub Rem Agreement is incorrect or incomplete

Invalid Signatory: Release may be unenforceable
Wrong Amount: Payment disputes or refund liability
Missing Reference: Unclear scope of work released
Improper Notarization: Recorder may reject document
Unclear Release Type: Conditional vs unconditional confusion
Retention Failure: Loss of evidence for lien defense

Common preparation mistakes to avoid

  • Using trade names instead of legal entity names, which can prevent recordation or make enforcement difficult.
  • Failing to specify invoice or draw references, leaving ambiguity about which work or payment the release covers.
  • Not confirming signer authority or corporate delegation before accepting a release, risking unenforceability.
  • Skipping conditional language when funds are not fully cleared, which may release rights before payment finalizes.

Typical deadlines and timing considerations

Timely execution and submission protect payment flow and lien priority; follow contract milestones and local recording rules.

Execution on payment:

Sign when payment is made or when clearing of funds is confirmed.

Submit to owner:

Provide executed release to owner or agent within contract-defined period.

Record if required:

Record releases or waivers only when recording is allowed by local recorder.

Retain in file:

File executed copies in project record within 30 days.

Watch statute:

Preserve for duration needed to contest potential claims.

eSignature vendor comparison for signing and managing Sub Rem Agreements

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Frequently asked questions about Sub Rem Agreements

Answers to common execution, enforceability, and digital-signing issues encountered with subcontractor releases.


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