Service Agreement
For a business or individual hiring someone to perform ongoing or one-off services, such as cleaning, IT support, marketing or maintenance. Use it before work starts so both sides agree on scope, price and how either side can end the arrangement.
- Fields
- 31
- Pages
- 3
- Paper
- Letter
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Before you start
What you need to fill it in
- Legal names and addresses of the client and the service provider
- A clear description of the services and any deliverables
- Start date and, if fixed, the end date
- Fee structure (flat fee, hourly rate or monthly retainer) and invoice timing
- Payment due period and any late fee you intend to charge
- Notice period either side must give to end the agreement
- The state whose law should govern the agreement
What's inside
31 fields, ready to fill
- 23Typed answersnames, addresses, descriptions
- 5Dateschecked as real dates
- 1Choicescheckboxes, options, dropdowns
- 2Signaturessignature and initials
20 required — the editor counts down how many are left while you fill.
Instructions
How to fill out the Service Agreement
- 1
Identify both parties
Enter the client and provider exactly as they appear on business registrations or IDs. For a company, use its full legal name, including LLC or Inc.
- 2
Describe the services
In the Services box, list tasks, locations, schedules and deliverables. Anything not listed is outside the agreement, so be specific about what is excluded too.
- 3
Set fees and payment timing
Choose a fee basis, enter the amount and how often you invoice, and set the number of days the client has to pay. Leave the late fee blank if you will not charge one.
- 4
Choose the term and notice period
Enter the start date, an end date if the engagement is fixed, and the number of days' written notice needed to end it early.
- 5
Pick the governing state
Usually the state where the services are performed or where the provider is based. Both parties should agree before signing.
- 6
Sign
Each party signs, prints their name and dates the signature. Use Request signatures to collect the other party's signature by email.
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- Amounts are formula fields: they calculate as you type
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Written for: General (US)
This template is a general starting point, not legal advice. Laws differ by state and country; have a qualified professional review it for your situation.
Written by PDFBetter and last reviewed October 15, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.
Service Agreement: questions people ask
Is a service agreement enforceable without a notary?
Most service contracts do not need notarization or witnesses to be enforceable in the US. What matters is that both parties agreed to clear terms and signed. A lawyer can confirm whether your industry or state adds requirements.
Can we sign this electronically?
Generally yes. The federal ESIGN Act and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act adopted by most states treat electronic signatures on ordinary business contracts like handwritten ones.
How is this different from an independent contractor agreement?
A service agreement focuses on the work and the price, and suits companies selling a service. An independent contractor agreement adds worker-classification, tax and equipment terms for an individual who could otherwise look like an employee.
What if the scope changes halfway through?
Write the change down and have both parties sign it, as the Entire agreement clause requires. A short signed change order that refers to this agreement by date is usually enough.
Do state laws change anything?
Yes. Some states regulate late fees, limit non-solicitation clauses, or require specific licenses for services such as home improvement. Check the rules for the governing state before relying on those terms.
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