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# Approve contracts to allow amendments

# Approve contracts to allow amendments {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated November 11, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Amendment requests can only be submitted for contracts in the Active state. If a contract is in Draft state and Awaiting Review substate, you need to manually approve it before submitting an amendment request.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_lg_cnt.contract_fulfiller and contract manger

## Procedure

1. Navigate to your workspace.
2. Open the contract repository record that is in Draft state and Awaiting Review substate.
3. Select Approve Contract.  

## Result

The contract will move to either the Draft state-Approved substate or Active state based on its start date.

* If the start date is in the future, the contract moves to the Draft state-Approved substate.
* If the start date is today or in the past, the contract moves to the Active state.
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