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ActionDocuSignUpdated May 2026
How do I fetch a DocuSign envelope's status?
Short answer: Drop the "DocuSign → Get Envelope" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Account ID account_id | string | Required | Your DocuSign account ID (GUID) |
Envelope ID envelope_id | string | Required | The ID of the envelope to retrieve |
Sample request
{"account_id": "e.g. ae34abc5-1234-5678-abcd-1234567890ab","envelope_id": "e.g. a1b2c3d4-5678-90ab-cdef-1234567890ab"}
Returns
{"sender": {"email": "jane@example.com","userName": "Jane Smith"},"status": "completed","envelopeId": "a1b2c3d4-5678-90ab-cdef-1234567890ab","recipients": {"signers": [{"name": "John Doe","email": "signer@example.com","status": "completed","signedDateTime": "2026-04-23T11:15:00.0000000Z"}]},"emailSubject": "Please sign this document","sentDateTime": "2026-04-23T10:30:00.0000000Z","completedDateTime": "2026-04-23T11:15:00.0000000Z"}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Envelope.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Get Envelope.
What does the Get Envelope action do in DocuSign?
Returns the envelope with per-recipient status, audit trail, and documents. The standard lookup for "is the envelope signed yet?" polling workflows or for round-tripping back to fetch the completed PDF.
What inputs does Get Envelope require?
Required: Account ID, Envelope ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if DocuSign returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Get Envelope support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Envelope inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles DocuSign's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other DocuSign actions.
Action
List Envelopes
Returns paginated envelopes with filters by status, sender, recipient email, time range. Useful for "all outstanding contracts" reporting and for "envelopes idle 7+ days" reminder workflows.
ActionSend Envelope
Creates and sends an envelope from a template or raw document. Optional templateRoles map template roles to actual signer emails. The standard contract-send workflow once you have the template designed in DocuSign admin.
ActionVoid DocuSign Envelope
Voids an in-flight envelope with a required voidedReason string. Recipients who haven't signed receive a void notification. Useful for "wrong recipient, abort" workflows or "terms changed before signing, restart" cases.
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