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Contract Renewal Notice

Free contract renewal notice template for notifying the other party that a contract is renewing or that renewal terms are changing.

This free contract renewal notice covers Renewal Terms, Action Needed with 6 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for founders, freelancers, and small business owners formalizing a business decision or agreement without paying a lawyer to draft it from scratch. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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Contract Renewal Notice

[Date]

[Recipient Name]

RE: Renewal Notice — [Contract Name/Reference], expiring [Date]

Dear [Recipient Name],

This letter serves as notice that the above-referenced contract is set to [automatically renew / expire] on [Date], per Section [X] of the agreement.

Renewal Terms

[ ] The contract will renew automatically under its current terms unless either party provides notice of non-renewal by [Date]. [ ] We propose renewing under the following updated terms: [Describe any changes — price, scope, duration].

Action Needed

[If a signature or response is required to renew: "Please confirm your intent to renew by signing and returning this notice by [Date]."]

We value our relationship and look forward to continuing to work together.

Sincerely, [Your Name/Company]

*Sending this well before the contract's notice deadline (not on the deadline itself) avoids an unwanted auto-renewal or an unintended lapse — check the original contract's exact notice period before sending.*

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Who this template is for

Freelancers & solo founders

Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.

Small businesses

Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.

Anyone reviewing before signing

Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.

Early-stage businesses

Getting the basics documented before things get more complex.

FAQ

Is this contract renewal notice template really free?

Yes — this Contract Renewal Notice template on docstoc is free to view, edit online, and download as a PDF with no account or signup required.

What does this contract renewal notice cover?

This business template includes Renewal Terms, Action Needed. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. Templates like this cover the common ground most businesses need, but they can't anticipate your specific deal terms, jurisdiction, or industry rules. Treat it as a first draft to build from, and get a business attorney's eyes on it before signing anything that matters.

Can I edit the wording?

Yes. All 6 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.

Where can I find more free templates like this?

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