TriggerDocuSignReal-timeUpdated May 2026

When does DocuSign fire on envelope send?

Short answer: Drop the "DocuSign → Envelope Sent" 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.

Use this trigger All 2 DocuSign triggers

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 Sent

When the matching event happens

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What this trigger returns

for the curious

You 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": "sent",
  "envelopeId": "b2c3d4e5-6789-01ab-cdef-2345678901ab",
  "signer_name": "John Doe",
  "emailSubject": "NDA for review",
  "sentDateTime": "2026-04-23T10:30:00.0000000Z",
  "signer_email": "signer@example.com"
}

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	"sent"
envelopeId	string	"b2c3d4e5-6789-01ab-cdef-2345678901ab"
signer_name	string	"John Doe"
emailSubject	string	"NDA for review"
sentDateTime	string	"2026-04-23T10:30:00.0000000Z"
signer_email	string	"signer@example.com"

Pairs with

Drop these actions after Envelope Sent.

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FAQ

Questions about Envelope Sent.

How does the Envelope Sent trigger work in DocuSign?

Fires when the envelope leaves draft and starts being delivered to recipients. Useful for pipeline-tracking workflows that log "contract sent" timestamps for sales-process audit and follow-up workflows.

Is the Envelope Sent trigger real-time?

Yes. Envelope Sent uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in DocuSign.

What data does Envelope Sent 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 Sent 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 Sent?

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.

More triggers

Other DocuSign triggers.

Trigger

Envelope Completed

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".

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