Project deposit template
A project deposit agreement template that helps work start paid.
Project deposits are easy to lose in follow-up if the contract and payment live in separate tools. A deposit agreement should make approval and payment part of the same client handoff.
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Project Deposit Agreement Template
Client nameVariable
Project nameVariable
Deposit amountVariable
Balance termsVariable
Kickoff dateVariable
Fixed-scope packages
Creative services
Contractor deposits
What this template should include
A deposit agreement should define the project, upfront amount, when the deposit is due, and what happens before work starts.
- Project scope and package
- Deposit amount
- Remaining balance terms
- Client approval and signature
How SmartSigner improves the workflow
SmartSigner can guide the client from required signing fields into a Stripe-ready deposit payment step, then show payment status beside the document.
- Payment due at signing
- Client-friendly signing page
- Completion and audit record
- Payment tracking in the workspace
Payment options
Payment due at signing
Charge later
Sign only
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Template questions
Questions before using this template.
Can I require a deposit before work starts?
Yes. SmartSigner can guide the client to pay after signing when payment is required for the agreement.
Can this template support a remaining balance later?
Yes. The agreement can describe remaining balance terms while SmartSigner tracks the initial deposit payment tied to the document.
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