What is the difference between a G702 and a G703?

The G702 is the pay application summary (cover sheet) that shows contract value, changes, total completed and stored to date, retainage, prior payments, and payment due this period. The G703 is the continuation sheet that provides the line-by-line Schedule of Values (SOV) detail and the totals that roll up to the G702.

Do you need both G702 and G703 for a pay application?

Most AIA-style pay applications include both: the G703 shows how the numbers were calculated line by line, and the G702 summarizes those totals for approval. Some owners accept equivalents, but the same summary + detail concept still applies.

Where does the G702 get its totals?

The G702 totals typically come from the bottom totals of the G703 continuation sheet (and the Schedule of Values behind it). If the G703 totals don’t match the G702 summary lines, the pay app is likely to be kicked back.

What causes G702/G703 pay apps to get rejected?

The most common issues are G702 and G703 totals that don’t tie, retainage calculated inconsistently, stored materials billed without backup or double-counted, and contract sums that don’t match approved change orders or prior-period history.

Is the Schedule of Values part of the G702 or the G703?

The Schedule of Values (SOV) is typically reflected on the G703 continuation sheet. The G702 is the summary that rolls up totals from the SOV/G703 to show contract-level billing and the current payment due.

G702 vs G703: What’s the Difference?

If you’re billing on AIA-style forms, you’ll almost always hear “G702” and “G703” mentioned together. One is the summary cover sheet, the other is the line-by-line detail. You need both working together for a clean pay app.

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The short version: G702 is your Application and Certificate for Payment—the top sheet that shows the big numbers. G703 is the Continuation Sheet—the detailed breakdown of your Schedule of Values (SOV) by line item.

Most problems with AIA-style billing happen when the two don’t match. This guide breaks down what each form does, how they relate, and what to watch for so your pay applications move through review without a lot of back-and-forth.

If you need the summary page (payment due)

Start with the G702 hub: what it is, what it summarizes, and what reviewers expect.

AIA G702 Application for Payment (G702 Form) →

If you need the line-item detail (SOV progress)

Start with the G703 hub: continuation sheet structure, columns, and how it supports G702.

AIA G703 Continuation Sheet (G703 Form) →

G702 vs G703 at a Glance

Here’s the big picture of how the two forms are different but connected.

Form	Main Purpose	Key Audience	What It Shows
G702	The summary “cover sheet” for the pay application.	Owner, architect, accounting – anyone approving payment.	Contract value, % complete, retainage, prior payments, and amount due this application.
G703	The detailed continuation sheet for your Schedule of Values.	Project managers, estimators, reviewers checking line items.	Every SOV line: description, scheduled value, work this period, work to date, stored materials, and balance to finish.

Rule of thumb: The G702 tells the Owner, “Here’s what you owe this month.” The G703 shows, “Here’s exactly how we got that number, line by line.”

What the G702 Actually Does

The G702 (or an AIA-style equivalent) is the sheet most reviewers focus on. It rolls up the contract, change orders, work completed, stored materials, and retainage into a handful of summary lines.

Typical G702-Style Sections

Contract Summary: Original contract sum, net change by change orders, and contract sum to date.
Work Completed & Stored: Total completed and stored to date (pulled from the continuation sheet).
Retainage: Amount held back, either as a percentage or by line item.
Earned Less Retainage: What’s been earned so far after retainage is removed.
Previous Certificates for Payment: What’s already been certified and paid.
Payment Due This Application: The amount you’re asking to be paid this period.

If someone only has time to look at one sheet, it’s the G702-style cover page. It’s where the “approve vs revise” decision happens.

See a filled-out G702-style example → · Go to the G702 hub → · Read G702 instructions →

What the G703 Actually Does

The G703 is where your line-item detail lives. It’s essentially your Schedule of Values with columns that track progress and billing over time.

Typical G703-Style Columns

Item / Description: Each SOV line (mobilization, concrete, framing, finishes, etc.).
Scheduled Value: The contract amount allocated to that line.
Work Completed (This Period / Previous): Cumulative progress + what’s new this month.
Materials Presently Stored: Materials delivered but not yet installed.
Total Completed & Stored to Date: Cumulative earned value for that line.
Retainage: If retainage is held by line, it’s reflected here.
Balance to Finish: What’s left to bill on that line item.

The totals at the bottom of the G703 flow up into the G702. If those numbers don’t match, reviewers kick it back almost every time.

Go to the G703 hub → · Read G703 instructions →

How G702 and G703 Work Together

Think of the G702 and G703 as two parts of the same pay app package. The continuation sheet (G703) tracks progress line by line; the cover sheet (G702) summarizes it and applies the contract rules (retainage, prior payments, contract sum to date).

From G703 to G702

The G703 totals—especially “total completed & stored to date”—feed directly into the G702’s summary lines. Retainage and balance-to-finish are also supported by the continuation sheet totals.

From G702 back to the contract

The G702 checks that your billing stays inside the contract sum (original contract + approved change orders) and that retainage and prior payments are being handled consistently across periods.

In PayAppPro, you don’t re-enter the same data twice. You set up the Schedule of Values once, track progress, and the system keeps the G702-style summary and G703-style detail in sync.

Common G702/G703 Problems (and Why They Happen)

Most AIA-style billing pain comes from keeping summary and detail synchronized—especially when spreadsheets and versions get involved.

1) G702 and G703 totals don’t match

A line got changed, a formula broke, or someone adjusted one sheet but not the other. Approvers notice fast.

2) Retainage is treated differently

Some jobs hold retainage by line, others at the summary level, and some change retainage later in the job. Inconsistent math = kickback.

3) Stored materials are double-counted

When materials move from “stored” to “installed,” the numbers need to shift columns correctly. If not, totals can creep above scheduled value or contract sum.

4) Version control chaos

Multiple people editing separate files leads to “final_v9.xlsx” not matching what was actually submitted. That’s how approvals slow down.

See the common errors checklist →

Why Software Is Easier Than Templates for G702 & G703

Spreadsheets are familiar, but one broken formula can stall a large payment. With AIA-style billing, you want a single source of truth that keeps summary and detail tied together automatically.

Single source of truth: The Schedule of Values lives in one place and both outputs pull from it.
Automatic math: Retainage, cumulative totals, and prior payments are calculated consistently.
Consistent PDFs: Every pay app prints cleanly with the same layout every month.
Built-in history: See how each line evolved from pay app #1 through closeout.

How PayAppPro handles it

In PayAppPro, you enter your project, add or import your Schedule of Values, and update progress each billing period. The system keeps the G702-style summary and G703-style detail in sync and generates clean AIA-style PDFs.

Let the system worry about “G702 vs G703”

Set up the job once, keep progress updated, and let PayAppPro handle the AIA-style paperwork without the spreadsheet drama.

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Or go straight to the hubs: AIA-style G702 · AIA-style G703