Certify that a project is complete: Certificate of Final Completion
What is a Certificate of Final Completion?
If you're a construction contractor, you can use a Certificate of Final Completion to certify that a project you are responsible for has been finished. This document states that you have concluded work on a specific construction contract, so that you are no longer responsible for last-minute changes or attempted negotiations. A Certificate of Final Completion provides you with a paper trail for your own records.
A Certificate of Final Completion specifies the main parties of the construction project (such as the owner of the building, contractor, and architectural/engineering firm), and states when construction began, the final date that major work on the project was completed, and the final construction cost paid and owed to the contractor. A lender or housing authority may require a Certificate of Final Completion before releasing final payment to the contractor, or sending an inspector to review the property. You can also use a Certificate of Final Completion to document the acceptance of the final work, and the start date of the warranty period on the project.
When to use a Certificate of Final Completion:
- You are a contractor working on a construction project and you want to certify you have completed the required work.
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Certificate of Final Completion
| Contract No. |
| Project Name |
| Date of Issuance |
| Owner | , |
| , |
| Design Professional | , |
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| Contractor | , |
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| Contract Date |
| Begin Construction Date |
| Substantial Completion |
| Final Completion Date |
| Final Amount |
| Sales Tax |
| Total Amount |
| Remainder Due |
Contractor's Certification
I, , hereby certifies that:
| 1. | All work has been performed in accordance with the terms of the Contract. |
| 2. | All changes to the work (except minor modifications and field adjustments) have been authorized in writing by the Owner. |
| 3. | All laborers and mechanics have been paid at least the minimum wage rates as set forth in the Contract. |
| 4. | There have been no claims made for infringement of any patent. |
| 5. | The work to which this Certificate applies has been inspected by authorized representatives of Owner, Contractor, and Architect, the punch list has been completed and the work of the Contract is hereby declared to be Finally Complete in accordance with the Contract Documents on . |
| 6. | By accepting the payment shown above the Contractor releases the Owner from any and all claims arising under the Contract. |
| 7. | All taxes, fees and other similar conditions have been met. |
| 8. | This Certificate does not constitute an acceptance of any work not in accordance with the Contract Documents nor is it a release of Contractors obligation to complete the work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Warranty for all work completed subsequent to the date of Substantial Completion expires one year from the date of this Final Acceptance. This Certificate does not constitute an acceptance of any work not in accordance with the Contract Documents nor is it a release of Contractors obligation to complete the work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Warranty for all work completed subsequent to the date of Substantial Completion expires one year from the date of this Final Acceptance. |
This Certificate of Final Completion is accepted by , , and by . It shall be effective as of .
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