An AIA-style "Application and Certificate for Payment" (commonly G702/G703) is used to:
Explanation
The G702 application and certificate for payment, with its G703 continuation sheet, itemizes the schedule of values and the percentage of each line item completed — that is how a progress payment is requested and certified. Substantial completion is certified on a separate form and does not by itself release retention. Subcontractor and supplier listings belong to the bid documents, not the payment application. And a mechanics' lien is a statutory claim recorded with the county, not an AIA payment form.
Law Reference: AIA G702/G703 (industry practice); Civil Code §8412 (lien recording)This topic, taught in full in the CSLB Law & Business guide. CSLB Law & Business — Complete Study Guide (2026) — PDF + EPUB, $24.99 · 14-day refund →
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