TriggerDocuSignReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does DocuSign fire on envelope completion?
Short answer: Drop the "DocuSign → Envelope Completed" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in DocuSign, not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
Envelope Completed
When the matching event happens
when envelope is completedenvelope signeddocument signedsignature completedon envelope completedwatch for signed documentwhen document is fully signed
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.
{"status": "completed","envelopeId": "a1b2c3d4-5678-90ab-cdef-1234567890ab","signer_name": "John Doe","emailSubject": "Please sign this document","signer_email": "signer@example.com","completedDateTime": "2026-04-23T11:15:00.0000000Z"}
Output shape
Fields available to downstream nodes.
Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| status | string | "completed" |
| envelopeId | string | "a1b2c3d4-5678-90ab-cdef-1234567890ab" |
| signer_name | string | "John Doe" |
| emailSubject | string | "Please sign this document" |
| signer_email | string | "signer@example.com" |
| completedDateTime | string | "2026-04-23T11:15:00.0000000Z" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Envelope Completed.
FAQ
Questions about Envelope Completed.
How does the Envelope Completed trigger work in DocuSign?
Fires when the last recipient signs and the envelope completes. Payload includes the envelopeId, signer audit trail, and a pointer to the completed PDF. The hook for "contract signed → provision the customer / update the deal stage / kick off onboarding".
Is the Envelope Completed trigger real-time?
Yes. Envelope Completed uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in DocuSign.
What data does Envelope Completed return?
The full event payload from DocuSign. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter Envelope Completed so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need DocuSign admin permissions to use Envelope Completed?
For most DocuSign accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some DocuSign plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check DocuSign's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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