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AIA G702/G703: frequently asked questions
Is G702/703 one form or two?+
Two. G702 and G703 are separate AIA documents submitted together, usually monthly, as one pay application package, which is why they are almost always named as a pair. The certification happens on G702; the line-by-line support for it sits on G703, so neither is submitted alone.
Who signs and certifies AIA G702?+
The contractor signs the G702 and typically has it notarized, certifying that the work claimed is complete and prior payments were properly applied. The architect then certifies the amount due, which can be less than the amount applied for if they dispute percent complete on any line. The owner, and often a lender or title company behind them, pays off the certified amount, not the requested one.
How does retainage work on G702/G703?+
Retainage is withheld at the rate set in the contract, commonly 5% to 10% on US commercial work, and shows on G702 line 5, split between completed work and stored materials. G703 column I tracks it line by line when rates vary. Many contracts step retainage down at 50% completion or release it at substantial completion, so read the payment article rather than assuming.
Can I bill for stored materials on the G703?+
Yes, column F covers material purchased but not yet installed, if the contract allows it. Owners usually require backup such as supplier invoices, proof of insurance, and storage on site or in a bonded warehouse. When the material is installed, its value moves out of column F and into the work completed columns, so never count it in both places on the same application.
Are AIA G702 and G703 free to download?+
No. Both forms are AIA-copyrighted documents distributed through licensed channels, sold per-document or by subscription, so a legitimate fillable G702/G703 is a purchased document. Public agencies do publish G702-format examples in their bid packages, which show the layout and column math, but for the actual pay application most owners and architects require the licensed AIA form.
Is AIA 703 the same as G703?+
Yes. AIA 703, the AIA 703 form, and the G703 continuation sheet all name the same document — the G prefix just marks the AIA's contract-administration document series and often gets dropped in casual use. The same applies to AIA 702 and G702. In a contract or spec, read them as the licensed AIA documents unless the text says otherwise.
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