Close a customer service case
Close a case at any time, except when it is in the Resolved state.
Before you begin
Role required: sn_customerservice_agent, sn_customerservice_manager, or admin
About this task
After an agent proposes a solution for a case, the state changes to Resolved and the customer can either choose to accept or reject the solution. If accepted, the case is closed. If rejected, the state reverts to Open.
An agent or agent manager can close a case at any time, except when it is in the Resolved state, whereas only a customer can accept or reject the proposed solution. When an agent or agent manager closes a case, details must be included in the Resolution notes field.
Procedure
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Open a customer service case in CRM Workspace.
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Select the Details tab.
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In the Closure Information section, fill in the following fields.
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Select a code in the Resolution code field that indicates the resolution state of the case.
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Enter any information related to the closure in the Resolution notes field.
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Select Close Case.
---
title: Close a customer service case
description: Close a case at any time, except when it is in the Resolved state.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/customer-service-management/t\_CloseACase.html
release: brazil
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Manage cases, Use, Customer Service Management]
---
# Close a customer service case
Close a case at any time, except when it is in the **Resolved** state.
## Before you begin
Role required: sn\_customerservice\_agent, sn\_customerservice\_manager, or admin
## About this task
After an agent proposes a solution for a case, the state changes to **Resolved** and the customer can either choose to accept or reject the solution. If accepted, the case is closed. If rejected, the state reverts to **Open**.
An agent or agent manager can close a case at any time, except when it is in the **Resolved** state, whereas only a customer can accept or reject the proposed solution. When an agent or agent manager closes a case, details must be included in the **Resolution notes** field.
## Procedure
1. Open a customer service case in CRM Workspace.
2. Select the **Details** tab.
3. In the Closure Information section, fill in the following fields.
1. Select a code in the **Resolution code** field that indicates the resolution state of the case.
2. Enter any information related to the closure in the **Resolution notes** field.
4. Select **Close Case**.
| title | Close a customer service case |
| description | Close a case at any time, except when it is in the Resolved state. |
| locale | en-US |
| canonical_url | https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/customer-service-management/t\_CloseACase.html |
| release | brazil |
| topic_type | task |
| last_updated | 2026-09-10 |
| reading_time_minutes | 1 |
| breadcrumb | Manage casesUseCustomer Service Management |