A method for storing, organizing and providing remote electronic access to documents.
A cover sheet including a standard set of identification data characterizing each
document is developed and stored. A digital version of each document is created
and stored by scanning each contract. Each digital version includes a scanned image
and a searchable text file, wherein the text is overlaid with the image. An index
of bookmarks identifying sections of the digital version of each document is generated.
Selected fields of information are captured from the digital version of the document.
The documents are organized and cross-referenced in a database that includes the
captured information and additional information related to each document. Designated
parties are alerted of critical dates associated with each document. Remote electronic
access to the documents is provided over the internet.