Subcontractor Agreement
A subcontractor agreement is a contract between a general contractor and a specialty trade contractor defining work scope, schedule, and payment on a larger project. Use this when a GC brings in plumbing, electrical, or drywall subs on a commercial or residential job. It flows down prime contract requirements and sets retainage and lien release on pay apps.
What's included
A ready-to-use subcontractor agreement covering project identification and prime contract flow-down, scope of subcontract work and drawings referenced, schedule, coordination, and site rules, with signature fields already placed for General Contractor and Subcontractor. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Project identification and prime contract flow-down
- Scope of subcontract work and drawings referenced
- Schedule, coordination, and site rules
- Payment, retainage, and lien waiver requirements
- Insurance, indemnity, and safety compliance
- Termination for cause and defective work remedy
What you'll fill in
[General Contractor][Subcontractor Name][Project Name/Address][Trade/Scope Description][Contract Amount][Retainage %][Substantial Completion Date]Legal summary
The sub performs defined trade work and gets paid when milestones are approved and waivers are submitted; the GC may back-charge for defects or delays per the agreement.
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FAQ
Is this Subcontractor Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Subcontractor Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for General Contractor and Subcontractor — already placed — plus 7 placeholder fields to fill in before you send it.
Can I edit this Subcontractor Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Subcontractor Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Fill for electrical rough-in on a tenant improvement at $45,000.”
“Require COI naming GC as additional insured.”
“Add conditional lien waiver upon each progress payment.”
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.