An affidavit is a written statement in which the signer or "affiant" verifies that the document is true. They differ from sworn oaths only in that the relevant parties must sign them instead of swearing them out loud.

A force majeure clause protects parties who don't fufill contract obligations due to unforeseen circumstances that render fulfillment impractical or impossible.

The W-9 form is also known as a Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification form. It is a type of IRS form used by businesses to collect tax information including the person’s name, address, and taxpayer identification number (TIN).

Learn how to notarize a document, who can notarize a document and how the process is evolving in the digital era with remote online notarization.

A master service agreement (MSA) is a legal contract that establishes fundamental agreements between two parties. MSAs allow vendors and clients to agree on basic terms at the outset of a business relationship before any business commences.

Addendums and amendments are both common in the contracting process, but they should not be mistaken for one another. Here’s what you need to know.