# Finalize Source Documents

Source: https://sites.veevavault.help/gr/sitevault/monitoring/site-finalize-source/

Finalizing a source file that has been uploaded to SiteVault signifies that the file is an official record in your investigator site file.

1. From the Document Library or Study eBinder, open the document that you want to finalize and review the information on the Document Information page for accuracy.
2. If applicable, select **Edit Fields** to update information as needed.
3. From the **All Actions** menu, select **Change Status to {XXXX}** , where XXXX is the document type’s final status.
4. Complete the **Document Date** field.
5. Additional Actions 
  - If no further actions are required, select **Save** to complete the process.
  - If copy certification is required, select **Perform Copy Certification**.
  - Complete the copy certification.
  - Select **Save** to complete the process.