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# Reclassify Document



Reclassify allows you to change the document type of an existing document or assign a document type to an unclassified document. A document "type" is the combination of the `type__v`, `subtype__v`, and `classification__v` fields on a document. When you reclassify, Vault may add or remove certain fields on the document. You can only reclassify the latest version of a document and only one document at a time. The API does not currently support bulk reclassify.

Learn more about [reclassifying documents](https://platform.veevavault.help/en/lr/2271) in Vault Help.

<Endpoint path="/api/{version}/objects/documents/{doc_id}" method="PUT"></Endpoint>

## Headers {#headers}

<FieldTable>
| Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `Content-Type` | `application/x-www-form-urlencoded` |
| `Accept` | `application/json` (default) or `application/xml` |
</FieldTable>

## URI Path Parameters {#uri-path-parameters}

<FieldTable>
| Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `{doc_id}` | The document `id` field value. |
</FieldTable>

## Body Parameters {#body-parameters}

<FieldTable>
| Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `type__v` | The name of the document type. |
| `subtype__v` | The name of the document subtype (if one exists on the type). |
| `classification__v` | The name of the document classification (if one exists on the subtype). |
| `lifecycle__v` | The name of the document lifecycle. |
| `reclassify` | Set to `true`. Without this, a standard document update action is performed. |
</FieldTable>
You can also add or remove values for any other editable document field. Note that additional fields may be required depending on the document type, subtype, and classification being assigned to the document. Use the [Document Metadata API](/vault-api/api-reference/18.1/documents/retrieve-document-fields/retrieve-all-document-fields) to retrieve required and editable fields in your Vault. If a required field is missing, the error response will list the name of the required field.

## Request {#request}

<CodeExample title="">
```
curl -X PUT -H "Authorization: {SESSION_ID}" \
-H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" \
-d "reclassify=true" \
-d "type__v=Promotional Piece" \
-d "subtype__v=Advertisement" \
-d "classification__v=Web" \
-d "lifecycle__v=Promotional Piece" \
https://myvault.veevavault.com/api/v15.0/objects/documents/775

```
</CodeExample>

## Response {#response}

<CodeExample title="">
```
{
    "responseStatus": "SUCCESS",
    "id": 775
}

```
</CodeExample>

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