> ## Documentation Index
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# Delete an envelope

> Permanently delete a canceled, failed, or completed envelope

Permanently deletes an envelope. The envelope immediately becomes inaccessible through the API.

<Note>Only envelopes with status `canceled`, `completed`, or `failed` can be deleted. To delete an envelope in `processing` or `in_progress` status, [cancel it first](/docs/api/resources/envelopes/cancel).</Note>

Deleted envelopes can be recovered via a support request within 14 days. After 14 days, the data is permanently removed.

## Path parameters

<ParamField path="envelope_id" type="uuid" required={true}>
  The unique identifier of the envelope, in UUID format.
</ParamField>

## Returns

Returns a `204 No Content` status code on success, or an [error](/docs/api/errors) otherwise.

<RequestExample>
  ```json Request theme={null}
  // DELETE https://api.signatureapi.com/v1/envelopes/{envelope_id}
  // X-API-Key: key_test_...
  ```
</RequestExample>