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# Bill approval workflow

> Submit bills for approval and track approval status via API.

# Bill approval workflow

Submit bills for approval and track approval status via API.

<Note>
  Include acting-client headers on product API calls: `X-Workspace-Id` and `X-Acting-Company-Id`. See [Act as a client](/guides/service-partner/act-as-client).
</Note>

## Prerequisites

* Bill in draft or pending state

Required permissions: `books:bills:approve`.

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Submit for approval">
    Use bill approval endpoints in [Books API reference](/api-reference/books).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="record bill" href="/guides/books/record-bill" />

  <Card title="disburse bill payment" href="/guides/pay/disburse-bill-payment" />
</CardGroup>