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# Initiate renewal request from parent record

# Initiate a renewal request from a parent record {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated October 4, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read  
Initiate a renewal request linked to a parent record such as a purchase requisition or sourcing event. Renewal requests extend or replace existing contracts that are active or expired.

## About this task

Use the Initiate contract modal to create a renewal request. When you select Renewal as the request type, the modal lets you identify the contract that is being renewed and set
the effective dates of the renewed contract. A contract management request (CMR) with the request type Renewal is created when you initiate the request.

## Before you begin

* A contract is available for renewal only when it is in the Active or Expired state and has an end date. Cancelled and draft contracts, and active contracts without an end date, cannot be selected as the previous contract.
* Verify you have a contract configuration with the request type set as renewal to copy values from renewal request to the contract repository. For more information, see [Create a contract configuration](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/DNSWqBddfUeKpbIY2Upn3Q "Define the contract repository where the contracts will be stored and map the data to be added to the contract, amendment, or renewal document.").
* Verify you have a active contract template rule to identify an active published renewal document template to be used for generating the contract document for a renewal request. For more information, see [Configure contract template rules](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Zx5I9E9P_6SztklU_s9pYQ "Configure a rule to identify the contract document template used for generating the contract document for a request.").

Role required: sn_cm_core.contract_user, sn_cm_core.contract_fulfiller

## Procedure

1. Open the parent record (purchase requisition or sourcing event).
2. Select Initiate Contract.  
   The Initiate Plug and Play modal opens.
3. In the Request type list, select Renewal.
4. In the Company list, select the company.
5. In the Previous Contract field, search for and select the contract that is being renewed.  
   * This field is optional.
   * The list displays active contracts with an end date and expired contracts. If a company is specified, the list shows contracts for that company only; otherwise, all eligible contracts are listed.
   * A contract with a renewal already in progress, or a completed renewal, is listed but can't be selected.
   * If you do not select a contract now, a contract fulfiller can link the previous contract later.
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6. In the Type of paper list, select Own paper or Third party paper.  
   A renewal supports a single contract for third-party paper.
7. In the Contract type list, verify or select the type of contract.  
   When you select a previous contract, the contract type is populated automatically. If you do not select a previous contract, select the contract type manually.
8. In the Signature type list, select the signature type for the contract document.  
   For more information about the signature flow, see [Signature workflow for a contract request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Y9I3B6TIODiR9Zd0C4PhAw "Contract Management Pro supports electronic signature, wet (manual) signature, and offline signature for a contract request.").
9. In the Start date field, select the date on which the renewed contract takes effect.  
   If you selected a previous contract, the start date is automatically set to the day after that contract's end date. Otherwise, enter a start date later than the previous contract's end date.
10. **Optional:** In the End date field, select the date on which the renewed contract ends.  
    The end date must be later than the start date.
11. Select Initiate.  
    A CMR is created with the request type Renewal. The Previous contract field is automatically populated with the contract record selected while initiating the request.

    For own paper based
    renewal request, Version 1.0 of the renewal document is generated and listed in the Contract Document tab and the request moved to Work in progress state.

    For third party paper, request is created in Draft
    state. Add documents and submit the request to move the request to New state.
12. **Optional:** For third-party paper renewal request, attach contract documents and submit the request.
    1. In the Contract Document tab, select Attach Document.
    2. Select Attach file link.
    3. Select the file to be attached.
    4. Select Attach.
    5. Select Submit.
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## Result

A renewal request is submitted for the contract fulfiller to work on it.