Where can I get a free contract template and have it signed?

SignZA has six free contract templates at signza.app/tools/business-templates. You download one as a PDF with no account, fill in your details in a PDF editor, then press Send for signature and upload it to SignZA with a free account. The templates are a starting point, not legal advice.

Steps

  1. Open signza.app/tools/business-templates. It lists six templates: Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Service Agreement, Freelance Contract, Consulting Agreement, Independent Contractor Agreement and Letter of Employment Offer.
  2. Find the template you want and press Download PDF on its card. You do not need an account. It downloads as a PDF.
  3. Read the yellow legal disclaimer at the foot of the list. The templates are a starting point and do not constitute legal advice.
  4. Open the PDF in a PDF editor and type in the names, the date and the other details, then save it.
  5. Back on the templates page, press Send for signature on the card. If you are not signed in, sign in or create a free account.
  6. On the "Upload document" page, drop your saved PDF on "Click or drag PDF here", then press "Upload & Place Fields →".
  7. In the field editor, click + Signature Field and drag a box onto the signature line where the other person signs. Add + Date Signed and + Name beside it.
  8. Press Send Link →. In the "Who is this going to?" box, with Email chosen, type their first name and email address and press Send Link → again. SignZA emails them the signing link.
  9. They open the link and sign on their phone. They type their full name in the "Your full name" box and press "Finish signing →".
  10. When they have signed, open the document from your dashboard and press Download signed PDF.

Good to know

  • Downloading a template needs no account. Sending it for signing needs a free account.
  • The templates are a starting point, not legal advice. For complex or high value agreements the page says to ask a qualified South African attorney.
  • Date Signed and Name fill themselves in when the signer finishes.
  • The Free plan includes 5 documents a month.
  • If SignZA asks you to complete your sender profile, go to Settings, then Profile, and fill it in before you upload.

Questions and answers

Do I need an account to download a template?

No. Download PDF works without an account. You only need a free account when you send it for signing.

Is a template legal advice?

No. The templates are a starting point and do not constitute legal advice. For a complex agreement or a high value deal, the page tells you to consult a qualified South African attorney.

Can I change a template before I send it?

Yes. Download the PDF, open it in a PDF editor, fill in your details, save it, and then upload it to SignZA.

Does the person signing need an account?

No. They open the signing link in their browser on their phone and sign without creating an account.

How do I get the signed copy?

Open the document from your dashboard and press Download signed PDF.

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