How to Send a Contract by Text

Sending a contract by text is one of the fastest ways to get a signature when your recipient is on their phone anyway. Instead of emailing a PDF and waiting for them to open a desktop app, you deliver a secure signing link straight to their SMS inbox.

Why send a contract by text?

Text messages have a much higher open rate than email. When you need a lease, NDA, freelance agreement, or service contract signed today, texting the signing link cuts the back-and-forth. The signer taps the link, reviews the PDF on their phone, and signs in seconds.

• Faster turnaround — recipients see the request within seconds
• No account required — the signer does not need to create a login
• Mobile-friendly — signing works on any smartphone browser
• Legally binding — e-signatures delivered by SMS are valid under U.S. federal and state law when done correctly

Step-by-step: send a contract by text with Text2Sign

1. Prepare your contract as a PDF. Export or save your agreement as a PDF file (up to 10 MB). Most word processors and Google Docs can export to PDF in one click.
2. Go to the send page. Open Text2Sign's send page — no account signup required.
3. Upload the PDF. Drag and drop your contract or select it from your device.
4. Enter signer details.Add the recipient's name, U.S. phone number, and your email. An optional signer email enables email plus SMS delivery.
5. Pay once and send. Choose a single send or a credit pack if you send contracts regularly. Payment is processed securely through Stripe.
6. The signer receives a text. They tap the link, review the contract, add their signature and date, and submit.
7. Download the signed PDF. Track status in real time and download the completed, legally binding document when signing is finished.

What types of contracts work well over text?

Text-based signing works great for agreements that need a quick turnaround and have a single signer:

• Freelance and contractor agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Service agreements and statements of work
• Equipment rental and lease addenda
• Independent contractor W-9 follow-ups with attached terms
• Simple sales contracts and purchase orders

For complex multi-party deals or documents that require in-person notarization, consult your attorney about whether e-signature by text meets your requirements.

Tips for getting contracts signed faster

• Send during business hours when the signer is likely to check their phone.
• Give the document a clear title so the signer knows what they are signing before they open the link.
• Follow up with a reminder — Text2Sign lets you send a reminder if the contract has not been signed yet.
• Keep the PDF concise. Shorter contracts get signed faster on mobile screens.

How much does it cost?

Text2Sign charges per document with no subscription. A single contract send is $4.99. Credit packs offer savings if you send multiple contracts per month. See current pricing for details.

Ready to send your contract?

Upload your PDF, enter a phone number, and your recipient will have a signing link in their text messages within a minute. Send your first contract by text.