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# Initiating a contract request

# Initiating a contract request {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

As a case owner or fulfiller, initiate a self-served or non-self-served contract for the case you are working on.
* **[Initiate a self-served contract request](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/eb6t4HkdB03q8JXKhbyn_A)**   
  As a case owner or fulfiller, initiate a self-served contract for the case you are working on. Self-served contracts are submitted when you want own paper based contract documents to be sent for review.
* **[Initiate a non-self-served contract request](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ogOqGF1XuKDF6n_sRGtxIA)**   
  As a case owner or fulfiller, initiate the submission of contracts when you want third-party based contract documents to be sent for review.