Contract Amendment Example

Use this Sample Amendment if you're changing an existing contract.

This Sample Amendment to Contract can help you swiftly and painlessly incorporate any modifications to an existing agreement. In the "Completing the Amendment" section below, you'll also discover instructions on how to fill out the form. (See Nolo's article Amending an Existing Contract for more information on changing an agreement that's already in writing)

Amendment to Contract

1. This amendment (the "Amendment") is made by _________________ and _________________, parties to the agreement _________________ dated (the "Agreement").

2. The Agreement is amended as follows:

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3.Except as provided in this Amendment, the Agreement remains in full force and effect and shall continue in accordance with its terms. If this amendment conflicts with the Agreement or any previous amendment, the contents of this amendment will take precedence.

____________________________

By: __________________________

Printed Name: _________________

Title: ________________________

Dated: _________________

____________________________

By: __________________________

Printed Name: _________________

Title: ________________________

Dated: _________________


Completing the Amendment

Here are some pointers on how to fill out the Sample Amendment and add it to your contract:

1. Introductory paragraph. The first paragraph is an introduction. Type your name or the name of your organization, as well as the name of the person on the other side (an individual or a company).

2. Describe the amendment. Type the changes to the original contract using one of three methods: redlines and strikeouts, completely changing a clause, or just summarizing the changes. Check out Nolo's article Amending an Existing Contract for more details on various amendment procedures.

3. The concluding paragraph. This paragraph (number three) should be added to ensure that the contract stays unchanged other than the adjustment.

4. Your amendment should be proofread and signed. Each of you should sign and write the date beneath the written party names. Each person's name and title, such as "Chief Operating Officer" or "General Partner," should be written below. You'll want to double-check that the individual signing the contract has the authority to do so, as well as that you've met any signing or notice requirements specified in the original contract. In most cases, any revisions must be signed by the contracting parties. Other signatures or notices may be necessary in some circumstances, such as corporate revisions or amendments to financial agreements.

5. Taking Care of Changes. Because contracts may be amended numerous times, it's a good idea to number each amendment, such as "Amendment No. 1" or "First Amendment." Furthermore, revisions should be submitted and kept with the original agreement so that anyone looking at the file may see that it has been changed.

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