Why are there multiple and recurring DocuSign Envelope IDs?

I am trying to determine if a set of documents are authentic DocuSign documents. Each document has a DocuSign Envelope ID at the top and the signatures have a frame/ID.

However, many documents have the same DocuSign Envelope ID at the top of the page. I understand that the document ID should be unique to each document. Why would the same ID be on different documents?

Also, in order to track the duplication of DocuSign Envelope IDs, I’ve noticed that when I copy/past these IDs into a different format (Excel, for example), up to three different DocuSign Envelope IDs are revealed. Why would this happen? Would multiple DocuSign Envelope IDs be assigned to one document during the course of signing?

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Hello @CHToronto,

Thank you for reaching out to the Docusign Community.

The documents with the same envelope ID, do you know if they created using the same Word/PDF file?

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Thanks for your message, Christopher.

Many of the documents appear to be templated contracts which are the same format but have different details. How would this affect the DocuSign Envelope ID? I note that we did not create the documents, but are reviewing them for authenticity.

Many thanks in advance for your help!

Hello @CHToronto,

There is a chance that the documents that are being used contains an envelope ID for an older envelope, can you provide a screenshot of what you are seeing?

Let us know if you need further assistance.

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Christopher | Docusign Community Moderator

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Hi Christopher - I’m sorry, but we can’t provide a screenshot due to privacy reasons. You have been helpful! Thanks! Clare.

Hello @CHToronto,

I understand, let us know if you need further assistance.

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Christopher | Docusign Community Moderator

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