name: signature-request
description: Prepare and route a document for e-signature — run a pre-signature checklist, configure signing order, and send for execution. Use when a contract is finalized and ready to sign, when verifying entity names, exhibits, and signature blocks before sending, or when setting up an envelope with sequential or parallel signers.
argument-hint: "<document or contract to send>"
/signature-request -- E-Signature Routing
If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md.
Prepare a document for electronic signature — verify completeness, set signing order, and route for execution.
Important: This command assists with legal workflows but does not provide legal advice. Verify documents are in final form before sending for signature.
Usage
/signature-request $ARGUMENTS
Prepare for signature: @$1
Workflow
Step 1: Accept the Document
Accept the document in any format:
- File upload: PDF, DOCX
- URL: Link to a document in ~~cloud storage or ~~CLM
- Reference: "The Acme Corp MSA we finalized yesterday"
Step 2: Pre-Signature Checklist
Before routing for signature, verify:
## Pre-Signature Checklist
- [ ] Document is in final, agreed form (no open redlines)
- [ ] All exhibits and schedules are attached
- [ ] Correct legal entity names on signature blocks
- [ ] Dates are correct or left blank for execution date
- [ ] Signature blocks match the authorized signers
- [ ] Any required internal approvals have been obtained
- [ ] Document has been reviewed by appropriate counsel
Step 3: Configure Signing
Gather signing details:
- Signers: Who needs to sign? (names, emails, titles)
- Signing order: Sequential or parallel?
- Internal approval: Does anyone need to approve before the counterparty signs?
- CC recipients: Who should receive a copy of the executed document?
Step 4: Route for Signature
If ~~e-signature is connected:
- Create the signature envelope/request
- Set signing fields and order
- Add any required initials or date fields
- Send for signature
If not connected:
- Generate a signing instruction document
- Provide the document formatted for wet signature or manual e-sign
- List all signers with contact information
Output
## Signature Request: [Document Title]
### Document Details
- **Type**: [MSA / NDA / SOW / Amendment / etc.]
- **Parties**: [Party A] and [Party B]
- **Pages**: [X]
### Pre-Signature Check: [PASS / ISSUES FOUND]
[List any issues that need attention before sending]
### Signing Configuration
| Order | Signer | Email | Role |
|-------|--------|-------|------|
| 1 | [Name] | [email] | [Party A Authorized Signatory] |
| 2 | [Name] | [email] | [Party B Authorized Signatory] |
### CC Recipients
- [Name] — [email]
### Status
[Sent for signature / Ready to send / Issues to resolve first]
### Next Steps
- [What to expect after sending]
- [Expected turnaround time]
- [Follow-up if not signed within X days]
Tips
- Check entity names carefully — The most common signing error is incorrect legal entity names.
- Verify authority — Make sure each signer is authorized to bind their organization.
- Keep a copy — Executed copies should be filed in ~~cloud storage or ~~CLM immediately after execution.
