Follow up when a contract is only partly signed
A follow-up automation for a partially signed contract waits, checks the status, requests the missing signature, then alerts the owner if nothing changes.
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A contract goes out, one person signs, and then everything stalls while the other signature never turns up. The automation in this template watches for that “partly signed” status, waits three days, checks again, and then chases the missing signature so the agreement doesn’t sit in limbo.
The steps run in a straight line: a three-day pause, a status check, and a nudge to get the last signer over the line. Another four days pass, the automation checks a second time, and if the contract is still only partly signed a week on, the workflow tells the owner so someone can step in.
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Every step, in order
Plutio runs these 6 steps top to bottom, from the trigger through each action and condition. Every one arrives configured and stays editable. The automation is added as a draft, so it sends nothing until you turn it on.
Starts: When Contract is partially_signed
- Wait 3 days
- Still half signed?
- Get the missing signature (Still half signed? → Yes)
- Wait 4 days
- Still half signed a week on?
- Tell the owner (Still half signed a week on? → Yes)
What happens when you install it
- This automation is copied into your workspace with all 6 steps already configured.
- It arrives as a draft, so nothing runs until you turn it on.
- Every step stays editable, so the wording, the timing and the conditions all change before or after you activate it.
Who it is for
For freelancers and studios sending contracts to clients, agencies, or vendors where two signers need to approve and the second signature often lags.
Questions about this automation template
What does “partially signed” mean on a contract?
Partially signed means at least one signer has completed their signature, but the contract hasn’t been fully signed by everyone required. The automation triggers at that in-between status and keeps checking until it changes.
How long does the follow-up wait before it does anything?
The workflow waits 3 days after the contract becomes partially signed before it checks the status. If the contract still hasn’t been fully signed, it follows up to request the missing signature.
What happens if the contract is still only half signed after a week?
After the follow-up, the automation waits 4 more days and checks again. If the contract is still partially signed a week on, the workflow tells the owner so the situation doesn’t get missed.
Does this automation send an email automatically?
The template includes a step to “Get the missing signature,” which is the follow-up step that asks for the remaining signature. The automation also requires an email address on the contract so the follow-up can reach the signer.
What do I need on the contract for this to work?
The contract needs an email address. Without that, the automation can’t reach the person who still needs to sign.
Do I need Zapier or another third-party tool to run this follow-up?
No third-party account is needed. Every step runs inside Plutio.
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