paperwork

/ˈpeɪpərˌwɜrk/
noun
  1. Routine work that involves writing, filling out forms, or processing documents, especially in an office or official setting.
    • The teacher groaned at the stack of grading paperwork on her desk.
    • I spent the whole morning catching up on paperwork for the new client.
    • There's a lot of paperwork involved in applying for a visa.
  2. The documents themselves that are part of such work.
    • The office is buried in paperwork from the audit.
    • He lost the paperwork for his car registration.
    • Please bring all the necessary paperwork to the meeting.