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# Create obligation records

# Create obligation records {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create obligation records for signed contracts in Obligation Management to fulfill the responsibilities specified in the contract through obligation tasks. Recurring obligation tasks are automatically created from the record. You can also add ad hoc
obligation tasks that are performed only once or at irregular intervals.

## About this task

Note:  
For more information about adding obligation tasks that are performed only once or at irregular intervals, see [Create an ad hoc obligation task](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/1IApiBU1ooDKxMvDcC_N_Q "Create an obligation task required only once or at irregular intervals to track and fulfill an obligation specified in a contract.").

## Before you begin

The contract record must be in Active state.

The group managers of the Legal Contract Owners and Obligation Fulfillers groups must also be a member of the respective group.

Role required: sn_cm_obligation.obligation_fulfiller

## Procedure

1. Open an executed contract from the your workspace.

   | Method | Steps |
   | Contract Workspace | 1. Navigate to AllContract Workspace. 2. Select the list icon (![List icon]()). 3. Select Executed Contracts. 4. Select All. 5. Select an active contract repository record. {#cncore-create-obligations__ul_jlw_4cr_5bc} |
   | Workspace used by your application | 1. Navigate to your workspace. 2. Open a contract request that is in Closed complete or Contract signed state. 3. Select the Contract repository tab. 4. Select an active contract repository record. {#cncore-create-obligations__ol_yzv_ndr_5bc} |
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2. Select the Obligations tab.
3. Select New.  
   Note:  
   If the New button is not available, verify that the selected contract is active.
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For more information, see [Obligation form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/hObQMvHD_rAEN0AoGpbV_Q "The obligation form provides the details to create or modify an obligation record in Obligation Management.").
5. Select Save.
* **[Create an ad hoc obligation task](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/1IApiBU1ooDKxMvDcC_N_Q)**   
  Create an obligation task required only once or at irregular intervals to track and fulfill an obligation specified in a contract.

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