Project Forms & Certificates · ALA Contract Documents
Contractor’s Certified Application for Payment
The monthly payment engine of construction administration: the contractor certifies work completed and stored materials, the architect certifies the amount due, on a form both sides can actually follow.
| Format | Editable Microsoft Word (.doc) file, ready to download as soon as your payment goes through |
| Price | $75 · free for Professional, Senior Professional, and Emeritus members |
| Drafted by | Husch Blackwell construction-law attorneys for the Association of Licensed Architects |
Checkout runs on the ALA member site. New buyers enter an email address to start, no membership needed. After you pay by card, your Word file downloads right away and the link is emailed to you too. Professional, Senior Professional, and Emeritus members log in and download free.
Who this document is for
- Architects certifying monthly payment applications
- Contractors billing against a schedule of values
- Owners who want certified numbers before releasing funds
Frequently asked
Who fills out what?
The contractor completes and certifies the application; the architect reviews and certifies the amount due; the owner pays against the certified amount.
Can I edit it for my project?
Yes. It arrives as an editable Microsoft Word file, so you can adapt names, scope, fees, and project-specific terms while keeping the attorney-drafted structure intact.