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# Submit a standalone third-party paper contract request

# Submit a standalone third-party paper contract request {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated October 4, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read  
Submit a new third-party paper contract request using a record producer form from Employee Center or a contract listing page without linking to a parent record.

## Before you begin

Before submitting a contract request, verify that contract types have been created. For more information, see [Create a contract type](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/J3P3cCPUcXERZip7TbLAEQ "As a contract configurator, create a contract type for defining different types of contract requests and associate it to a contract model.").

Role required: sn_cm_core.contract_user or sn_cm_core.contract_fulfiller

## About this task

Third-party paper contracts are created by uploading a document provided by the other party for review and signature. The record producer form guides you through entering all required contract details. You can save your work as a draft and return to complete it later.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the contract request form.

   | Entry point | Navigation |
   | Employee Center (sn_cm_core.contract_user) | 1. Navigate to AllEmployee Center. 2. Navigate to Help centerContracts. 3. Select Contract request. |
   | Contract Workspace (sn_cm_core.contract_fulfiller) | 1. Navigate to the contract request list page and select New. You can access the list page either from the widgets on the Contract Workspace landing page or by opening the contract request list from the list pane. 2. In the pop-up select Contract request. |
   |-|-|

2. In the Requested for field, verify or update the user for whom the contract is being requested.  
   This field is automatically populated with your name.
3. In the Type of paper list, select Third Party Paper - Upload the other party's document for review.
4. In the Contract party type list, select the type of party you are contracting with.  
   Options include Vendor, Partner, or other party types configured by your administrator.
5. In the Purpose of the contract field, enter a brief description of the contract purpose.
6. In the Company list, select the company for which the contract is being created.
7. In the Address field, enter the address associated with the contract.
8. In the Country list, select the country.
9. In the Contract type list, select the type of contract.  
   Note:  
   Only active contract types are displayed in the list.
10. In the Contract start date field, enter a future date as the contract start date.
11. **Optional:** In the Contract end date field, specify the contract end date.  
    The end date must be later than the start date.
12. Attach the contract document.  
    Adding at least one contract document is mandatory for third-party paper requests. You must classify the attached document as either a supporting document or the contract type selected.

    | Method | Actions |
    | Choose a file | 1. Select Choose a file. 2. Select the files to attach and select Open. |
    | Drag and drop | Drag files from your local computer into the browser window to attach them to the request. |
    |-|-|

13. In the Signature type list, select the signature type for the contract document.
    * Electronic signature: Signatories sign the contract document electronically through a configured e-signature provider.
    * Wet signature: Signatories sign the contract document manually. The signed document is uploaded to the contract request.
    * Offline signature: The contract is signed outside Contract Management Pro. Signature request emails are not sent.

    For more information about signature workflows, see [Signature workflow for a contract request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Cy143WPgLtkY96PyH75rmw "Contract Management Pro supports electronic signature, wet (manual) signature, and offline signature for a contract request.").
14. **Optional:** Add external signatories.  
    Adding external signatories is optional for third-party paper requests.
    * To add a signatory, select Add and provide the signatory's details.
    * To modify a signatory's information, select the Edit row icon and update the details.
    * To remove a signatory, select the Remove row icon on the signatory's row.
15. **Optional:** Save the information to submit later by selecting Save as Draft.  
    Note:  
    If the contract type is deactivated when the request is saved as draft, the inactive contract type is not included in the list. You must select an active contract type before submitting the request.
16. Select Submit.

## Result

A contract request is created and opens in a new tab in the New state.

## What to do next

As a fulfiller, work on the contract request to complete the contract lifecycle. For more information, see [Work on a non-self-served contract review request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/n0dny8tpxVcLz25tv3z5Xw "Review and revise a non-self-served contract document. As a collaborator on the request, you can email the revised document to stakeholders to verify the revisions. After they confirm the revisions, send the signature from the contract request.").

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