Abstract: This invention discloses a method, process, and system for displaying electronic documents that require approval from at least one party, and includes auditable tracing of approvals. The system can be centralized in a web-based or other electronic location, or be integrated as plugin, widgets, or other types of entities in other systems that provide APIs or other methods of integration. The invention presents approval by a person or group as an indication on the original document or as a separate indication. The recipients that are needed to approve the document are sent a notification that there is a document waiting for approval. Approvals are stored for auditing.