Payments & Liens

AIA G702/G703

Also known as: Pay Application, Application for Payment

Standardized AIA forms for commercial progress billing. G702 is the summary; G703 is the line-item schedule of values.

The AIA G702 (Application and Certification for Payment) and G703 (Continuation Sheet) are standardized payment application forms published by the American Institute of Architects. They are the dominant format for commercial progress billing in the United States.

The G702 is a single-page summary showing total contract value, percent complete, retainage held, previous payments, and current amount due. The G703 is the line-item continuation sheet showing each scope item, scheduled value, work-completed-this-period, work-completed-to-date, materials stored, and balance to finish. Together they let an owner, architect, and contractor track progress and approve payment with confidence.

Most commercial owners and lenders require G702/G703 format. Many contractor management tools generate them automatically from line-item project data.

Frequently asked questions

What is an AIA G702/G703 used for?+

G702/G703 forms are used to apply for progress payments on commercial construction projects. The G702 is the summary; the G703 details the schedule of values line by line. Together they allow owners and lenders to verify percent-complete and approve disbursement.

Are AIA G702/G703 forms required by law?+

No. They are an industry-standard format published by the American Institute of Architects. Many commercial owners, lenders, and bonding companies require them by contract, but they are not legally mandated.

How do I fill out an AIA G702/G703?+

Start with the G703 schedule of values, listing each scope line, its budgeted value, percent complete this period and to date, materials stored, and balance to finish. The G702 summarizes those totals plus retainage and previous payments. Modern construction software auto-populates both forms from project data.

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