AIA G702 and G703 are industry-standard documents used for construction payment applications. Understanding these forms is essential for proper billing and getting paid on commercial projects.
What Are AIA Documents?
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) publishes standardized contract documents used throughout the construction industry. For payment applications, two documents work together:
- AIA G702 - Application and Certificate for Payment. This is the summary document showing the total amount requested for payment.
- AIA G703 - Continuation Sheet. This provides the line-by-line breakdown showing progress on each item in your Schedule of Values.
Industry Standard
The G702: Payment Summary
The G702 is a single-page document that summarizes your payment request. It contains the famous "9 lines" that calculate how much you're owed:
| Line | Description | Source/Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | Original Contract Sum | Your signed contract amount |
| Line 2 | Net Change by Change Orders | Sum of approved change orders |
| Line 3 | Contract Sum to Date | Line 1 + Line 2 |
| Line 4 | Total Completed and Stored to Date | G703 Column G total |
| Line 5 | Retainage | Line 4 x Retainage % |
| Line 6 | Total Earned Less Retainage | Line 4 - Line 5 |
| Line 7 | Less Previous Certificates for Payment | Prior pay app Line 6 |
| Line 8 | Current Payment Due | Line 6 - Line 7 |
| Line 9 | Balance to Finish, Including Retainage | Line 3 - Line 4 |
The G702 also includes project information, application number, period dates, and spaces for contractor and architect signatures.
The G703: Continuation Sheet
The G703 provides the detailed breakdown behind the G702 totals. Each row represents a line item from your Schedule of Values, with columns showing:
| Column | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | Item Number | Your SOV line item number |
| B | Description of Work | Line item description from SOV |
| C | Scheduled Value | Contracted amount for this item |
| D | Work Completed - Previous | Cumulative from prior pay apps |
| E | Work Completed - This Period | Work done in current billing period |
| F | Materials Presently Stored | On-site materials not yet installed |
| G | Total Completed and Stored | D + E + F |
| H | Percentage Complete | G / C (as percentage) |
| I | Balance to Finish | C - G |
| J | Retainage | Retainage held on this item |
Grand Total Matching
How G702 and G703 Work Together
Think of the G703 as the "receipt" and the G702 as the "invoice summary." The G703 shows every line item with progress details, while the G702 rolls everything up into a single payment request.
When you submit a pay application, you typically include:
- The G702 (summary page) with signatures
- One or more G703 pages (continuation sheets with line item details)
- Supporting documentation (lien waivers, certifications, etc.)
Why Use AIA Forms?
Industry Recognition
GCs, owners, and architects recognize these forms immediately. Using standard AIAdocuments signals professionalism and makes review easier for everyone.
Legal Clarity
AIA documents have been refined over decades. The language is clear, tested, and understood by the courts. This reduces disputes and protects all parties.
Consistent Format
Every G702/G703 follows the same structure, regardless of project size or trade. This makes it easy to compare applications across projects and periods.
How RIVET Handles AIA Documents
RIVET automates the entire G702/G703 process. AIA G702/G703 generation is available on all plans (Starter, Pro, and Scale):
- Automatic Calculations - All 9 lines calculate automatically based on your SOV progress
- Rolling History - Previous period totals carry forward correctly
- Change Order Integration - Approved COs update Line 2 automatically (requires Pro or Scale plan)
- Retainage Tracking - Line 5 calculates based on your project settings (requires Pro or Scale plan)
- PDF Generation - Download professional, print-ready documents
Available on All Plans
Next Steps
Ready to understand the calculations in detail? Read about the 9-Line Payment Application to see exactly how each line is calculated.
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