What is an agent-native contract?
An agent-native contract is a legally binding agreement that an AI agent can generate, send, and get signed - and collect payment on - end to end, without a human operating an e-signature dashboard. It is delivered through an MCP server the agent installs, so signing and payment happen inside the agent's own workflow.
How it differs from traditional e-signature
A person logs into a dashboard, or wires up an API, to build and send each document. Signing lives in one tool and invoicing lives in another, so getting paid is a separate step you handle after the ink is dry.
The agent installs the tool itself and drafts, sends, signs, and collects payment in one flow. Sign and pay happen together on a single public link, so the deal closes inside the agent's workflow with no dashboard in the loop.
What makes a contract agent-native
Agent-generated
Your AI agent writes the proposal or contract from a plain-language request. You do not draft clauses or lay out signature fields by hand.
One-click MCP install
LetSign installs as an MCP server in a single click from Claude or Codex. No code, no setup, no separate dashboard to learn.
Binding e-signature
The recipient verifies their email and signs a legally binding electronic signature, recognized under US ESIGN/UETA and EU eIDAS.
Conditional pricing
Offer several pricing options in one contract. The recipient picks the plan that fits, and the terms and billing adjust to their choice.
Stripe payments in-flow
Payment runs through your own Stripe connection - one-off, subscription, or card on file - collected in the same flow as the signature.
Why it matters now
AI agents have moved past drafting. They can now research a client, write a proposal, and follow up - but until recently a human still had to step in to send the contract, chase the signature, and invoice for the work. An agent-native contract closes that last gap. When signing and payment live inside the agent's own workflow, an agent can take a deal from first draft to signed-and-paid without a person operating an e-signature dashboard. That is why the shape of the contract itself, not just the copy inside it, has started to matter. For a concrete comparison, see LetSign vs DocuSign, or read how this works in practice for contracts for Claude agents.
Frequently asked questions
Can an AI agent legally sign a contract?
The AI agent authors and sends the contract, but the human recipient is the one who signs it. That signature is a binding electronic signature - recognized under the US ESIGN Act and UETA, and under EU eIDAS - so the resulting agreement is legally binding in the same way any e-signed contract is. The agent handles drafting and delivery; the person still consents and signs.
How is an agent-native contract different from DocuSign?
DocuSign is a human-first e-signature platform: a person logs into a dashboard, uploads a document, and places signature fields by hand. An agent-native contract is generated and sent by an AI agent through an MCP server, with signing and Stripe payment collected in the same flow, so no human has to operate an e-signature dashboard to close the deal.
Do I need to write code?
No. LetSign installs as an MCP server in one click from Claude or Codex. Once installed, you ask your agent in plain language to draft and send a proposal or contract, and it handles the document, the signing link, and the payment step. There is no code to write and no dashboard to configure.
How does payment work?
Payment runs through your own Stripe connection. The recipient signs and pays in the same flow - a one-off charge, a subscription, or a card saved on file to charge later. You can also offer a $0 no-charge agreement that signs without collecting any payment. The money moves directly through your Stripe account.
Let an agent take your next deal from draft to signed and paid
Install LetSign in one click and let your AI agent generate, send, sign, and collect payment on contracts, end to end.