Resume signature process

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read snlc-resume-signature.md

Resume the paused signature process with the modified signatories.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_cm_core.contract_fulfiller

About this task

Use the Resume signature option to resume the signature process. If the signature process is not resumed within the configured time duration (as defined by the system property maximum_signature_pause_duration), any changes made to the signatories are automatically reverted, and the signature process resumes from its previous state.

Resume signature option is only available for wet signature workflow and electronic signature workflow with Docusign electronic signature provider integration.

Procedure

Navigate to your workspace.
Open the contract request that is in Signature paused status.
Select Resume signature.
Select Resume on the confirmation screen.

Result

The Contract Status is updated to Awaiting signature.
If the current signatory is different from before the pause, a notification is sent for signature request.
The activity stream records the resume signature action.

Parent Topic:Modify signatories

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---
title: Resume signature process
description: Resume the paused signature process with the modified signatories.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/employee-service-management/legal-service-delivery/snlc-resume-signature.html
release: australia
product: Legal Service Delivery
classification: legal-service-delivery
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Modify signatories, Signature workflow for a request, Use, Contract Management Pro for Legal Service Delivery, Integration with ServiceNow applications, Legal Service Delivery, Legal and Contract Operations, Employee Service Management]
---

# Resume signature process

Resume the paused signature process with the modified signatories.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_cm\_core.contract\_fulfiller

## About this task

Use the **Resume signature** option to resume the signature process. If the signature process is not resumed within the configured time duration \(as defined by the system property **maximum\_signature\_pause\_duration**\), any changes made to the signatories are automatically reverted, and the signature process resumes from its previous state.

**Resume signature** option is only available for wet signature workflow and electronic signature workflow with Docusign electronic signature provider integration.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to your workspace.

2. Open the contract request that is in Signature paused status.

3. Select **Resume signature**.

4. Select **Resume** on the confirmation screen.

## Result

- The Contract Status is updated to Awaiting signature.
- If the current signatory is different from before the pause, a notification is sent for signature request.
- The activity stream records the resume signature action.

**Parent Topic:**[Modify signatories](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/legal-service-delivery/snlc-pause-signature.md)