Sending Contracts for E-Signatures

March 26, 20261 min read

SENDING CONTRACTS FOR E-SIGNATURE

This is the process of sending contracts to clients for digital signing (e-signature).

👉 Clients can sign instantly from their device


WHY THIS MATTERS

  • Faster deal closing

  • No printing or scanning

  • Legally binding agreements

👉 Removes friction in the closing process


HOW TO SEND CONTRACTS

OPTION 1: Manual Send

  1. Open document

  2. Click Send

  3. Choose email template

  4. Review and send


OPTION 2: Automated Send (BEST PRACTICE)

  1. Go to Automation → Workflows

  2. Add trigger (form, stage change, etc.)

  3. Add action: Send Documents & Contracts

  4. Select template

👉 Sends automatically when conditions are met


🔑 IMPORTANT INSIGHTS

✔ Must have email

Contract cannot be sent without a valid email

✔ Can send as draft (advanced use)

  • Create contract first

  • Review before sending

✔ E-signature is built-in

  • Client signs directly

  • No external tools needed

✔ Speed = higher conversion

Faster send → faster close


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How do I send a contract for e-signature?

You can send it manually or automatically via workflows.

2. Do I need the client’s email to send a contract?

Yes 👍
A valid email is required to deliver the contract.

3. Can clients sign the contract from their phone?

Yes — contracts can be signed on any device (phone, tablet, or desktop).

4. Can I edit the message before sending the contract?

Yes 👍
You can customize the email or use a pre-made template.

5. What happens after the client signs the contract?

The system updates the status to signed, and you can trigger automations (e.g., notifications, next steps).


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