Vendor Identity
Legal business name, DBA, business classification (corporation, LLC, sole proprietor), and state of formation to verify vendor registration and contractual capacity.
A concise, well-structured Vendor Inquiry Form reduces onboarding friction, shortens time to pay, and centralizes compliance evidence. It helps purchasing, finance, and legal teams verify vendor identity, tax status, insurance coverage, and vendor controls before entering contracts.
Cross-functional review ensures the form feeds purchasing systems, tax records, and vendor risk programs without duplicate requests.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required Fields | Legal name | EIN | Contact | Banking |
| Attachments | W-9 | COI | License |
| Review Steps | Procurement > Compliance > AP |
| Notifications | Email alerts and escalation after 7 days |
Integrations with ERP, CRM, and secure storage streamline onboarding and enforce required fields before vendor approval.
7 business days from request delivery for standard vendors.
W-9 supplied upon payer request; no statutory filing deadline.
Certificate of insurance required before contract execution.
Allow 5–10 business days after verification for ACH enablement.
Notify procurement after 14 days of no response.
Legal business name, DBA, business classification (corporation, LLC, sole proprietor), and state of formation to verify vendor registration and contractual capacity.
EIN or SSN, tax classification, and a request for a completed W-9 to support correct 1099 reporting and backup withholding determinations.
Primary contact name, title, phone, and email for purchase order acknowledgments, invoicing questions, and escalation if compliance items are missing.
Remittance address, ACH routing and account numbers, and payment terms to ensure accurate and timely electronic payments and reduce returned payments.
Certificate of insurance details, policy limits, and any required endorsements to confirm coverage meets contractual or regulatory obligations.
Industry certifications, business licenses, and client references that procurement or compliance teams may use for vendor risk assessment.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day 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 |
Optica standardized a single inquiry form to reduce vendor follow-ups and centralize documents.
Xerox integrated vendor inquiry fields with NetSuite to automate vendor master creation.