How to Cancel a Document You've Already Sent
Whether you spotted a mistake, need to revise the agreement, or no longer need it signed— withdraw the document and stop the signing process.
Need to cancel a document you’ve already sent out for signing? Whether you spotted a mistake, need to revise the agreement, or no longer need it signed—SELISE Signature makes it simple to withdraw the document and stop the signing process.
When Can You Cancel a Document?
You can cancel any document you have sent that has not yet been fully processed by all recipients. Once canceled:
- The document is immediately invalid.
- All recipients are notified via email.
- Signing access is disabled for everyone.
Step-by-Step: How to Cancel a Document
Follow these easy steps to cancel a document.
Step 1: Locate the Document
- Go to My Documents.
- Find the document you wish to cancel.
Step 2: Open the Cancel Options
- Click the down arrow next to the Sign or View button.
- Select Withdraw invitations from the dropdown.
Step 3: Confirm the Cancellation
A confirmation prompt will appear. Click Confirm to cancel the contract.
What Happens Next?
- All signatories will be emailed that the contract was withdrawn.
- They’ll no longer be able to open, sign, or interact with the document.
- The document will be marked as Canceled in your dashboard.
After Cancellation: Your Options
Once a document is canceled, the action dropdown menu changes to show these options:
- Archive: Store the document for record-keeping
- Copy Contract Link: Share the invalidated document (view-only)
- Reuse Contract: Duplicate and make changes to resend a new version
Tip:
Use “Reuse Contract” to Save Time
Want to resend a corrected version?
Click Reuse contract to clone the canceled document, make your edits, and quickly send it again, without having to re-upload or reassign everything.