Anatomy of an AIA Billing - Part 1 - G702 - First AIA job?

Sep 19, 2026

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Guide to AIA billing basics for a first-time bidder, focusing on the AIA Document G702 (Application and Certification for Payment) used in progress billing. Explains the overall billing context, then breaks down the G702 structure, including the header fields, project and contract information, contract date, and when architectural firm and architect identifiers appear. Includes a copyright disclaimer for G702 and G703 and outlines how each section functions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryInvoices

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Pages36

Reading Time13 min

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G702 overview

Two core billing documents (G702 and G703)

G702 section breakdown: header elements

Project and contract details in the header

Architectural firm and architect identifiers

A NATO MY O F A N AIA BILLING PART 1: G702 First AIA job? If you’ve landed your first AIA job or are thinking about bidding on one, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed about the AIA billing process. It has a reputation of being cumbersome and frustrating—but it doesn’t have to be. In our three-part series on AIA billing basics, we’re walking you through: An Overview of the AIA Billing Process (Part 1) The Anatomy of AIA Billing Forms (Part 2) How FOUNDATION Can Help You Perform AIA Billings (Part 3) First of all, there are typically two different documents that make upa usual billing: G702 Application and Certification for Payment G703 Continuation Sheet First, we’ll break down the G702 so you can see what each piece means. Disclaimer: Both Document G702™ and Document G703™ are copyrighted by the American Institute of Architects. We’ll be showing you AIA-type documents for use with progress billing. G702: An Overview The G702 generally contains: Header Application for Payment Change Order Summary Contractor’s Signature Certificate for Payment Now let’s zoom in to each one in order—or, click on the section you’re interested in to skip ahead. | Header | | Application For Payment | | Change Order Summary | | Contractor’s
Signature |
Certificate For Payment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | The Header | Header | | Application For Payment | | Change Order Summary | | Contractor’s
Signature |
Certificate For Payment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | The Header In the AIA application, whatever business entity is paying the bill would be the owner listed in the header. | Header | | Application For Payment | | Change Order Summary | | Contractor’s
Signature |
Certificate For Payment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | The Header The contractor issuing the billing application would be listed in the header as well. In this case, it would be your company. | Header | | Application For Payment | | Change Order Summary | | Contractor’s
Signature |
Certificate For Payment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | The Header The “Project”area lists the name and address of the project for which you’re billing, typically, as it was named in your contract. | Header | | Application For Payment | | Change Order Summary | | Contractor’s
Signature |
Certificate For Payment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | The Header In the “Contract For”area, would be a brief description of the contract, such as“General Construction”or “Foundation and Excavating.” The “Contract Date” is when the contract was fully executed. | Header | | Application For Payment | | Change Order Summary | | Contractor’s
Signature |
Certificate For Payment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | The Header When an architectural firm is involved in the project, the name and address of the firm would be listed, as well asthe architect’s project number for the job. | Header | | Application For Payment | | Change Order Summary | | Contractor’s
Signature |
Certificate For Payment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

FAQs

What are the two main documents typically used for AIA progress billing?

Progress billing commonly involves AIA Document G702 (Application and Certification for Payment) and AIA Document G703 (Continuation Sheet).

What is the purpose of the G702 document?

G702 is the core application used for requesting payment and includes summary and certification elements tied to the billing period and project progress.

What information is included in the G702 header?

The header lists the paying owner entity, the contractor issuing the billing, project name and address, contract description, contract date, and (when applicable) architectural firm details and the architect’s project number.

Sep 19, 2026

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