Is a business required to give a copy of a signed contract to its customers?
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Is a business required to give a copy of a signed contract to its customers?
If so, is the contract considered invalid if the business refuses to provide a copy?
Asked on January 19, 2015 under Business Law, Oregon
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No, there is no law requiring that the customer be given a signed copy of the contract, and the failure to provide a signed copy of the contract has no effect on the validity or enforceability of the contract. A reputable business generally will provide same, however; and in the event of a legal dispute, in litigation (a lawsuit), there are legal tools or procedures (called "discovery") that would let the customer get a copy of the contract.
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