Can you use a nickname in a contract?

Yes, as long as the nickname is sufficient to identify you as party to the contract, but generally a full legal name is better able to do this. Example: Brian James Smith is more identifiable than BJ Smith.

Can you use a nickname as a signature?

No, you do not have to use your legal name as your signature. That is your choice. At the same time, your bank and your employer do not have to accept your “custom” signature if they do not want to. That is their choice.

Can I sign a contract with my preferred name?

2 attorney answers Sure. You could also sign using an “aka.” If you’re using a different name than your actual legal name, you may want to register a DBA, or do a formal name change in court.

Is contract valid if name is wrong?

If a contract sometimes uses the wrong name, is it still valid? Yes. It is valid as long as the contract as a whole permits identifying the parties (unequivocally) and ascertaining their role with respect to the contract.

Can a writer sign a contract with a fictitious name?

Using a fictitious name does not provide any special legal privileges, nor shield a writer from say, a breach of contract claim. An author is still bound by the contractual obligations, whether they signed using their legal name or pen name. The bottom line — signing a contract using a pen name is possible.

How can you tell if a contract is valid?

Check for signatures. A valid written contract should have the parties’ full legal names and signatures. The signature should also be dated to indicate the date that the contract was entered into. A contract is also valid with electronic signatures.

What happens if you sign a contract with the wrong name?

Generally speaking contracts remain legal with spelling errors so long as they don’t change the substance or quality of the document. I am not a lawyer. Go talk to one. The best course of action is to correct the wrong name immediately while signing the contract.

Can a contract be signed with a pen name?

With either a DBA or an LLC option, the contract can be signed using the pen name, checks or deposits can be written to the pen name, and the writer can easily manage payments and tax issues. Be aware, however, there are tax implications with LLCs and DBAs, mostly how income is reported.

Who is the correct person to sign a contract?

Here’s a basic “how-to” on signing contracts. The correct legal persons should sign the contract Only legal persons are parties to contracts. Legal persons can be humans (which are legally known as “individuals”) or corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities.

Where does the fictitious name go in a contract?

So if my corporation uses a fictitious name, the fictitious name should be included in both the introductory paragraph and in the signature block (the fictitious name should never be used instead of the company’s legal name in the introductory paragraph or signature block). For example, the introductory paragraph might read:

Generally speaking contracts remain legal with spelling errors so long as they don’t change the substance or quality of the document. I am not a lawyer. Go talk to one. The best course of action is to correct the wrong name immediately while signing the contract.

Why do you need a signature to sign a contract?

There are two main purposes of a signature in a legal contract: To identify the person who is a party to the contract. To show that the signing party has read the contents of the document, understands the contents, and consents to the stipulations of the contract.