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# How to create a contract approval process without paper or email
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/contract-approval-process-without-paper-or-email/
- Published: 2026-06-04T20:33:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-04T20:33:35.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

Creating a contract approval process without paper or email is possible with digital workflows that centralize submission, review, approval authority levels and the record of all decisions in a single system.

Email-based approvals create classic problems: different versions circulating, no one knows which is final, approvers forget to respond and the history is scattered across different inboxes.

A structured process solves this by moving each contract into a workflow with defined stages, approvers configured by value or department, and complete traceability of who approved, when and under what conditions.

## Common problems with email-based contract approvals

- Outdated versions circulating among different people
- No formal record of who approved and when
- Dependency on a single person to move the workflow forward
- Lack of manager visibility into pending contracts

## How to structure the digital approval process

- **Centralize submission:** each new contract enters via a form with required data and attachment
- **Configure authority levels by value:** approvals above a certain value go through additional tiers
- **Automate notifications:** approvers are alerted at the right moment, without manual follow-up
- **Record every decision:** approval, rejection or adjustment requests are documented in the card history
- **Set SLA:** contracts sitting for more than X hours trigger automatic alerts

## Why Jestor stands out in this process

- Jestor's Approvals solution was built for approval workflows with hierarchy, value-based authority and cost center
- Documents are linked directly to the card — no email, no network folder
- Automations trigger notifications and reassignments as the workflow progresses
- Complete, auditable history per process, per contract and per approver

Companies like BTG Pactual (via Enforce) and Rumo use Jestor for approval workflows at scale, with full traceability and operational control.

## FAQ

**Does Jestor support multi-tier approvals by value?** Yes. Jestor's Approvals solution configures approval hierarchy by value, department or cost center. Access it at [jestor.com](https://jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com).

**Is it possible to attach the contract directly to the approval card?** Yes. Documents, PDFs and files are linked to the card with version history and controlled access.

**Does the approver need to access Jestor to approve?** Yes. Approval is done directly on the platform, with a formal record of date, time and decision.

With Jestor, you can automate workflows, connect departments and build internal systems your way — all without code and with AI support. Discover Jestor at [jestor.com](https://jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com) and take your company's operations to a new level of efficiency and integration.