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Free deposit agreement template

A short agreement that records the job, the total price, the deposit and when the balance is due, with a place for you and your customer to sign.

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DEPOSIT AGREEMENT

Contractor (business name)
Phone and email
Customer name
Job address
Date
Planned start date
The job
A short description of the work
Total price
Deposit amount
Deposit due date
Balance due on completion
Deposit

The customer pays the deposit above before work begins. The deposit is applied to the total price, and the balance is due as shown above.

If the job is cancelled
What happens to the deposit if the customer or the contractor cancels. Check what your state allows.
Customer (signature and date)
Contractor (signature and date)

A general-purpose form, not legal advice. Rules about deposits, cancellations and home improvement contracts differ by state and by trade. Have it checked locally before you rely on it.

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How to fill it in

  • Keep the deposit a clear amount or percentage, and write the date it is due.
  • Spell out what happens to the deposit if the job is cancelled. Rules about this differ by state and by trade, so check yours.
  • Both of you sign, and each keeps a copy.
  • Some places cap how large a deposit can be, or require specific wording for home improvement contracts. Look up the rules where you work.

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Questions

Is this template really free?
Yes. Download the PDF, print it, or fill it in on screen. You don't need an account.
Is this a legal contract?
It is a general-purpose form to record what you have agreed. It is not legal advice, and the rules for deposits and contracts differ by state and by trade, so have it checked locally before you rely on it.
How big should a deposit be?
That is for you to decide, and some places limit it. Many contractors ask for a percentage of the total. Check the rules where you work.

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