Agreements 101What is a Memorandum of Understanding?A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is valuable for establishing mutual agreements between parties. It clearly outlines how parties will work together and define responsibilities and expectations.Ted Sclavos
Agreements 101How to Add a Signature to an Apple Pages DocumentLearn how to add a signature to a Pages document on a Mac, compare your signing options, and explore when exporting it to Docusign is the best option.Docusign Contributor
Agreements 101Who Can (and Can’t) Legally Notarize Documents?A notary public (or notarial officer) is a public officer commissioned by a state government to serve as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents and to help deter fraud.
Agreements 101What Does Digital Signature Standard (DSS) Mean?Digital Signature Standard (DSS) uses PKI to create a tamper-evident digital fingerprint, guaranteeing that your electronic documents are authentic and secure.
Agreements 101How Much Is It to Notarize a Document? A State-by-State GuideDiscover the standard fees, mobile surcharges, and online notarization costs in our complete state-by-state guide.
Agreements 101What is a 1040 Tax Form?Form 1040 is the standard federal tax return used by U.S. individuals to report income, claim deductions, and calculate their final tax bill or refund.
Agreements 101What Does ‘Its’ Stand for in a Contract?"Its" is not an acronym; it is a possessive pronoun used to indicate a signer's official title or role within an organization (e.g., "Its: CEO"). Correctly filling out the "Its" field in a signature block clarifies that you are signing on behalf of a company, not in your personal capacity.
Agreements 101Understanding Power of Attorney FormsPower of attorney is a legal document that grants authority to an appointed individual, known as the agent or attorney-in-fact, to make decisions on behalf of the person granting the power, known as the principal.
Agreements 101What is an Independent Contractor Agreement?An independent contractor agreement is a contract created at the beginning of a business transaction between an independent contractor and the client for which they’re performing a service. This document specifies the obligations the contractor will have to fulfill in order for the client to consider the work completed to their satisfaction.Ted Sclavos
