Version History
Complete chronological record of document revisions including author, timestamp, and change summary to demonstrate chain of custody.
A well-formed DCR Extract consolidates the document lifecycle into a searchable record that supports auditability, legal defensibility, and operational continuity while reducing manual collection effort.
Departments and stakeholders request DCR Extracts when they need consolidated evidence of document state, signatures, and change history.
Provide a clear recipient and purpose when requesting an extract to ensure the export includes all required fields and attachments.
A records manager typically specifies extract scope, retention tags, and required audit fields. They coordinate with IT to run exports and validate format for ingestion into archival systems.
The contract owner confirms which versions, appendices, and signature events must be included. They verify that signatory attribution matches corporate signatory authority before using the extract for legal or financial purposes.
| Template Name | DCR Extract Standard |
|---|---|
| Field Mapping | Map document fields to CSV/JSON output columns |
| Authentication | Require role-based access and MFA for export permissions |
| Retention Tagging | Apply retention labels to exported records automatically |
| Delivery Method | SFTP, secure cloud bucket, or encrypted email |
Confirm supported file formats, authentication, and downstream integrations before generating extracts.
Validate that the platform preserves audit metadata (timestamps, IP, signer identity) and that integrations capture the extract into the receiving system reliably.
Complete chronological record of document revisions including author, timestamp, and change summary to demonstrate chain of custody.
Signed event log containing signer identity, IP address, timestamps, and action types to support non-repudiation and compliance reviews.
Extracted named fields and values in machine-readable CSV or JSON for downstream processing and analytics.
Embedded or linked exhibits and supporting files included in the bundle to preserve evidentiary context.
Certified signature artifacts, timestamps, and any certificate data to support legal validity of electronic signatures.
A manifest file describing included files, checksums, export criteria, and the extracting operator for validation.
Within 2 business days of receipt
1–5 business days for a limited scope extract
Up to 10–15 business days for large volumes
Schedule per notary availability and state RON rules
Delivery after checksum and manifest verification
Optica used standardized extracts to speed contract reviews
A healthcare provider generated extracts for patient-consent retention
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |