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Does an AIA G702 Payment Application Need to Be Notarized?

Under AIA's standard G702 instructions, the contractor signs and notarizes G702 and submits it with G703. G703 ordinarily does not receive separate notarization. Confirm the edition, contract, and architect instructions.

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Last reviewed August 15, 2026

Quick Answer

Does an AIA G702 payment application need to be notarized?

Generally, the contractor's signature on AIA Document G702 is notarized when the standard G702 workflow applies. AIA's instructions direct the contractor to complete G703, transfer the summary information to G702, sign and notarize G702, and submit both documents to the architect.

G703 is the continuation sheet supporting G702 and ordinarily does not receive a separate notarization merely because it accompanies the application. Confirm the edition, contract modifications, signer, and architect or owner instructions before the session.

AIA G702 and G703 are widely used construction-payment documents, but they perform different functions.

AIA G702 is the Application and Certificate for Payment. The contractor uses it to summarize the requested payment, while the architect uses the certificate portion to certify the amount due.

AIA G703 is the Continuation Sheet. It breaks the contract sum into portions of work and reports scheduled value, completed work, stored materials, retainage, and balance information.

When the standard AIA workflow applies, the contractor signs and notarizes G702 and submits it with the completed G703. The architect's later payment certification is a separate part of the process.

What Information Appears in the G702/G703 Package?

The G702 summary may include:

  • Original contract sum
  • Net change orders
  • Contract sum to date
  • Total completed and stored
  • Retainage
  • Previous certificates for payment
  • Current payment due
  • Balance to finish
  • Contractor certification
  • Architect's certificate for payment

G703 commonly supports the application with line-item information, including description of work, scheduled value, work completed in prior periods, work completed during the current period, stored materials, total completed and stored, percentage complete, balance to finish, and retainage. The contractor, accountant, project manager, or other authorized preparer supplies these figures. The notary does not calculate or verify them.

G702 and G703 Have Different Roles

DocumentFunctionTypical notarization treatment
G702Contractor's payment application and architect's certificate for paymentContractor's signature is notarized when the standard instructions apply
G703Continuation sheet with schedule-of-values detailOrdinarily accompanies G702 without a separate notarial certificate
G702SContractor-subcontractor payment application variationAIA instructions call for signing and notarization
G702GMPGuaranteed-maximum-price payment applicationAIA instructions call for contractor signature and notarization
G732Construction-manager-as-adviser payment applicationAIA instructions call for signature and notarization

Always confirm the actual AIA edition and project contract.

AIA's G702 Instructions Call for Notarization

AIA's instructions for G702–1992 direct the contractor to:

1. Complete the G703 Continuation Sheet.

2. Transfer the summary information to G702.

3. Sign G702.

4. Have G702 notarized.

5. Submit G702 and G703 to the architect.

The architect then reviews the application and, if acceptable, completes the Architect's Certificate for Payment.

The notary does not complete the architect's certificate and does not certify that payment is due.

Is G703 Separately Notarized?

Ordinarily, no separate notarization appears on G703 merely because it supports G702.

G703 is the detailed continuation sheet. Its figures feed into the G702 summary. The contractor's certification and notarial certificate appear on G702 under the standard workflow.

However, contract modifications or recipient procedures may require additional signatures or certifications. Confirm the complete payment package before the session.

Do not place a notarial seal on G703 unless it contains a separate authorized notarial certificate or the recipient provides appropriate instructions.

Other AIA Payment Applications

AIA publishes payment forms for different project relationships.

Examples include:

  • G702–1992 for contractor-to-owner payment applications with architect certification
  • G702S–2017 for contractor-subcontractor payment applications
  • G702GMP–2021 for cost-of-the-work projects with a guaranteed maximum price
  • G732–2019 for construction-manager-as-adviser projects
  • G736 for project payment applications in certain construction-manager-as-adviser workflows

AIA's instructions for several of these forms call for the contractor or subcontractor to sign and notarize the application. Do not assume that every form uses the identical signer, certificate, or supporting sheet.

Who Signs G702?

The contractor-signature section should be executed by the person authorized to sign for the contractor.

That person may be:

  • A corporate officer
  • An LLC member or manager
  • An authorized project executive
  • An authorized contractor representative
  • The individual contractor

The company determines who has authority to sign. The notary verifies the individual's identity but does not grant corporate authority. The signer should use the representative-capacity wording already provided by the form and company instructions.

What the Notary Does Not Verify

The notary does not verify:

  • Contract sum
  • Change orders
  • Work completed
  • Stored materials
  • Retainage
  • Prior payments
  • Current amount due
  • Balance to finish
  • Schedule-of-values accuracy
  • Architect review
  • Contractor entitlement to payment
  • Compliance with the construction contract

The notarization applies to the contractor's signature and certification. It is not an audit of the payment application.

Contract Documents May Modify the Standard Workflow

A project may incorporate AIA documents but modify:

  • Submission deadlines
  • Retainage
  • Supporting documentation
  • Required lien waivers
  • Stored-material evidence
  • Electronic submission
  • Required signatures
  • Notarization
  • Architect or construction-manager review
  • Payment approval

The contract and recipient instructions control the actual workflow. Do not rely solely on a blank G702 form or generic online explanation. Confirm the edition and project-specific requirements.

Can G702 Be Notarized Online?

Potentially. A contractor may be able to complete the G702 notarization through RON when:

Review the AIA G702 Payment Application Online Notary service page.

Read the progress payment affidavit guide when a separate sworn affidavit is also required.

Read the payment to subcontractors and suppliers affidavit guide when sub/supplier payment certifications are required.

Read the lien-waiver types guide when lien waivers accompany the application.

Visit the Construction Notary hub for other eligible construction documents.

Confirm acceptable identification before scheduling.

  • The applicable law permits the act.
  • The signer can appear remotely.
  • The project accepts electronic signatures.
  • The architect, owner, lender, or payment administrator accepts RON.
  • The completed G703 and other attachments remain properly associated with the application.
  • The recipient accepts the electronic notarial certificate and seal.

Confirm whether the recipient requires an original paper G702 before scheduling.

Ready to Notarize a Completed G702 Payment Application?

After completing G702 and G703 and confirming the authorized signer, edition, contract requirements, and recipient's RON acceptance, request an online session.

Request G702 Notarization

Preparation Checklist

Have ready:

The notary should not complete blank payment figures or construction calculations.

  • Completed but unsigned G702.
  • Completed G703.
  • Correct AIA edition.
  • Project and contract information.
  • Change-order summary.
  • Retainage information.
  • Contractor's exact legal name.
  • Authorized signer's name and title.
  • Any requested proof of authority.
  • Required supporting documentation.
  • Recipient's electronic-submission instructions.
  • Confirmation of RON acceptance.
  • Valid identification.

Key Takeaway

Under AIA's standard G702 instructions, the contractor signs and notarizes G702 before submitting it with G703 to the architect.

G703 supports the application with detailed schedule-of-values information and is not ordinarily separately notarized.

The notary verifies the signer and completes the notarial certificate. The contractor supplies the payment information, and the architect or other reviewer determines whether to certify payment.

Frequently asked questions

Does AIA G702 need to be notarized?

AIA's standard G702 instructions direct the contractor to sign and notarize G702 before submitting it with G703 to the architect. Confirm the edition and any contract modifications.

Does AIA G703 need to be notarized?

G703 ordinarily serves as the continuation sheet supporting G702 and does not receive a separate notarization merely because it accompanies the application. Follow project-specific instructions.

Who signs the G702 payment application?

A person authorized to sign for the contractor signs the contractor-certification section. The company and project documents determine the authorized representative.

Does the notary verify the G702 payment amount?

No. The notary does not audit the contract sum, work completed, stored materials, retainage, change orders, prior payments, or current amount due.

Does the architect sign before the contractor's notarization?

Under the standard workflow, the contractor completes, signs, and notarizes the application before submitting it to the architect. The architect then reviews the package and completes the certificate for payment if appropriate.

Can G702 be notarized online?

Possibly. Confirm that the project accepts electronic signatures, RON, and an electronically notarized G702 with its supporting documents.

Is every AIA payment-application form the same?

No. AIA publishes different forms for contractor, subcontractor, guaranteed-maximum-price, and construction-manager workflows. Confirm the exact form and edition.

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Sources and Official References

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