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Amendment by Common Paper
The Common Paper Amendment is designed to make it easy for businesses to modify existing agreements without redrafting them from scratch. It is part of CommonPaper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.
How to set up an amendment
Fill in details about the original agreement using the area labeled “Agreement”.
Write out what you are amending it and what the new language says. Try to keep one topic per line.
Don’t forget to enter your company’s information in the signature block at the end.
Remove this first page.
Send to your counterparty for review and signature.
Amendment
The parties identified below agree to the following:
Agreement | This Amendment modifies the [agreement name] between [party 1 name] and [party 2 name], with an Effective Date of [original effective date]. |
Amendment Date | The modifications in this Amendment will take effect on [amendment effective date] |
[topic / variable] | [details about what is being changed] |
By signing this Amendment, each party agrees to enter into this Amendment as of the Amendment Date.
PARTY 1: [party 1 name] | PARTY 2: [party 2 name] | |
Signature | ||
Print Name | ||
Title | ||
Notice Address | ||
Date |
About this template
What is this template?
This is a brief, modular amendment that identifies an existing agreement and replaces or adds specific language. It is not a full restatement of the original contract and does not contain boilerplate clauses like governing law, as it relies on the underlying agreement for those terms.
When should you use it?
Use this when you need to change specific terms in an existing contract without rewriting the entire document. If you are significantly changing the entire scope or structure of the relationship, use a Deed of Variation or an Amended and Restated Agreement instead.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement | Agreement Identification | Identifies the specific contract being modified by its name, the two original parties, and its original effective date. |
| Amendment Date | Effective Date of Modification | Sets the specific calendar date on which the changes described in the amendment will become legally effective. |
| topic / variable | Modification Details | Provides a flexible table structure to list each specific topic being amended alongside the new corresponding language. |
| Signature Block | Execution and Notices | Requires signatures, titles, and specific notice addresses which can be either email or postal addresses for both parties. |
Who it's for
- two parties needing to update specific terms within a previously executed Master Services Agreement
- a company modifying an existing commercial relationship with a supplier or client
- contract managers documenting changes to specific variables or topics in an active contract
How long it runs and how it's signed
How long
Runs until the work is done
Signed by
Party 1, Party 2
Witness
Not required
Notarisation
Not required
Also needed
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United States of America
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