Send a contract for signing
For a Flamingo or custom-template agreement, the contract is generated in PandaDoc — send it for signing, your business signatory signs first, then the contractor is invited. If you uploaded your own agreement, there’s nothing to send.
When you use a standard Flamingo agreement or a custom template, the contract is generated in PandaDoc and signed by both parties before it goes active. If you chose Use your own agreement, it’s already signed — there’s nothing to send.
Send for signing
- On the Review contract step — or from the contract’s actions — click Send for signing.
- Confirm the signatories. The first signatory (your business) signs first.
- Optionally tick Automatically invite contractor so they’re invited to sign right after you.
Track signing
The contract’s status shows where it is:
- Draft — created, not yet sent
- Pending signature — sent, awaiting signatures
- Active — both parties signed; the contract is live
Nudge a signer
If a signature is outstanding, use Send reminder (or Resend invitation) from the contract’s actions.
Note: Use Release contract to send a drafted contract. A contract only becomes Active once everyone has signed. Uploaded "own agreements" skip signing and are active once the contractor is onboarded.
Last updated: Jun 2026