---
title: Delete a document reference from document record
description: Remove and unlink a document reference from a document record.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/servicenow-platform/document-management-services/delete-doc-ref-doc-rec.html
release: australia
product: Document Management Services
classification: document-management-services
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Document references, Use, Document Management, Document Services, Manage content capabilities, Extend ServiceNow AI Platform capabilities]
---

# Delete a document reference from document record

Remove and unlink a document reference from a document record.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin with admin access

or

Access permission: owner

or

User: owner

## About this task

**Note:** This action unlinks the document but does not delete the document.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Documents** > **Documents**.

2.  Select the document.

3.  In the **Document References** tab, select the documents you want to unlink.

4.  In the **Actions on selected rows** drop-down menu, select **Remove**.


**Parent Topic:**[Document references](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/servicenow-platform/document-management-services/doc-mgt-references.md)