Using Digital Signatures

The online service enables most AIA Contract Documents to be signed digitally by inserting a placeholder in your document settings. You will still need your own digital signature as well as an application like Adobe® Acrobat Standard or Adobe® Acrobat Professional to apply your digital signature to your AIA Contract Documents final documents.

What is a digital signature?

A digital signature is an encrypted electronic file that can be used to verify the identity of the signer of an electronic document and ensure that the original content of the electronic document is unchanged.

 

Which AIA Contract Documents allow digital signatures?

See AIA Contracts Enabled for Digital Signatures for a list of documents that can be signed digitally.

 

How do I use AIA Contract Documents software to enable my AIA Contract Documents to be executed digitally?

AIA Contract Documents users have the option of using a written signature (i.e., a pen on the printed copy of the final document) or a digital signature to execute AIA Contract Documents.

By default, your AIA Contract Documents are set to support written signatures. To enable the digital signature option in your AIA Contract Documents software:

1. In My Settings, click the Document tab.
2. In the drop-down list that appears next to Include digital signature placeholders, select Ask Each Time.

After changing this setting, every time you generate a final document, you will be prompted whether you want to execute your document with a written signature or a digital signature. If you select the digital signature option, your document will be modified as follows:

• The security of the PDF format final document allows the insertion of a digital signature.
• A new digital signature placeholder page is inserted in the final document immediately after the written signature block.
• The notation “see attached digital signatures page” is inserted in the written signature block.
• Your document is ready for you to use your digital signing software to execute your document with your digital signature.

 

What do I need to add digital signatures to AIA Contract Documents?

At a minimum, you will need a:

• digital signature (you can create your own using Adobe or other software) or purchase one from a vendor, and
• digital signing software application.

 

 

Documents Enabled for Digital Signatures

List is grouped alphanumerically by series, including A-Series, B-Series, C-Series, D-Series, E-Series and G-Series.

A-Series:

Number	Description	Digital Signature
A101®–2017	Owner/Contractor Agreement—Stipulated Sum	Yes
A101–2017 Exhibit A	Owner/Contractor Agreement—Stipulated Sum, Ex. A: Insurance and Bonds	No
A102–2017	Owner/Contractor Agreement—Cost Plus Fee with GMP	Yes
A102–2017 Exhibit A	Owner/Contractor Agreement—Cost Plus Fee with GMP, Ex. A: Insurance and Bonds	No
A103–2017	Owner/Contractor Agreement—Cost Plus Fee No GMP	Yes
A103–2017 Exhibit A	Owner/Contractor Agreement—Cost Plus Fee No GMP, Ex. A: Insurance and Bonds	No
A104–2017	Abbreviated Owner/Contractor Agreement	Yes
A104–2017 Exhibit A	Abbreviated Owner/Contractor Agreement, Ex, A: Determination of Cost of Work	No
A105–2017	Short Form Owner/Contractor Agreement	Yes
A110-2021	Owner/Contractor Agreement - Custom Residential Project	Yes
A110-2021 Exhibit A	Owner/Contractor Agreement - Custom Residential Project, Ex. A: Determination of Cost of Work	No
A111-2021	Owner/Home Builder Agreement - Construction of Single Family Home	Yes
A112-2021	Owner/Home Builder Agreement - Design and Construction of Single Family Home	Yes
A112-2021 Exhibit A	Owner/Home Builder Agreement - Design and Construction of Single Family Home, Ex. A: Construction Phase Amendment	Yes
A113-2022	Owner/Contractor Agreement - Remodel of Single Family Home	Yes
A121-2018	Owner/Contractor Master Agreement	Yes
A121–2018 Exhibit A	Owner/Contractor Master Agreement, Exhibit A: Determination of Cost of Work	No
A132–2019	Owner/Contractor Agreement, CMa Edition	Yes
A132–2019 Exhibit A	Owner/Contractor Agreement, CMa Edition, Ex. A: Insurance and Bonds	No
A132–2019 Exhibit B	Owner/Contractor Agreement, CMa Edition, Ex. B: Determination of Cost of Work	No
A133–2019	Owner/Construction Manager as Constructor Agreement—Cost of Work Plus Fee with GMP	Yes
A133–2019 Exhibit A	Owner/Construction Manager as Constructor Agreement, Ex. A: GMP Amendment	Yes
A133–2019 Exhibit B	Owner/Construction Manager as Constructor Agreement, Ex. B: Insurance and Bonds	No
A134–2019	Owner/Construction Manager as Constructor Agreement—Cost of Work Plus Fee No GMP	Yes
A134–2019 Exhibit A	Owner/Construction Manager as Constructor Agreement, Ex. A: Insurance and Bonds	No
A141–2014	Owner/Design-Builder Agreement	Yes
A141–2014 Exhibit A	Owner/Design-Builder Agreement, Ex. A: Design-Build Amendment	Yes
A141–2014 Exhibit B	Owner/Design-Builder Agreement, Ex. B: Insurance and Bonds	No
A141–2014 Exhibit C	Owner/Design-Builder Agreement, Ex. C: Sustainable Projects	No
A142–2014	Design-Builder/Contractor Agreement	Yes
A142–2014 Exhibit A	Design-Builder/Contractor Agreement, Ex. A: Terms and Conditions	No
A142–2014 Exhibit B	Design-Builder/Contractor Agreement, Ex. B: Insurance and Bonds	No
A142–2014 Exhibit C	Design-Builder/Contractor Agreement, Ex. C: Preconstruction Services	No
A142–2014 Exhibit D	Design-Builder/Contractor Agreement, Ex. D: Determination of Cost of Work	No
A145-2015	Owner/Design-Builder Residential Agreement	Yes
A145-2014 Exhibit A	Owner/Design-Builder Residential Agreement, Ex. A: Design-Build Amendment	Yes
A151–2019	Owner/Vendor Agreement for FF&E	Yes
A152–2019	Purchase Order	Yes
A152–2019 Exhibit A	Purchase Order, Ex. A: Terms and Conditions	No
A195–2008	Owner/Contractor Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery	Yes
A195–2008 Exhibit A	Owner/Contractor Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery, Ex. A: GMP Amendment	Yes
A201–2007	General Conditions of Contract for Construction	No
A201–2017	General Conditions of Contract for Construction	No
A221-2018	Owner/Contractor Work Order	Yes
A232–2019	General Conditions of Contract for Construction, CMa Edition	No
A295–2008	General Conditions of Contract for Integrated Project Delivery	No
A305–2020	Contractor's Qualification Statement	No
A310–2010	Bid Bond	Yes
A312–2010	Payment Bond	Yes
A312–2010	Performance Bond	Yes
A313–2020	Warranty Bond	Yes
A401–2017	Contractor/Subcontractor Agreement	Yes
A421–2018	Contractor/Subcontractor Master Agreement	Yes
A422–2018	Contractor/Subcontractor Work Order	Yes
A441–2014	Contractor/Subcontractor Agreement— Design-Build Project	Yes
A701–2018	Instructions to Bidders	No
A751–2019	Invitation and Instructions for Quotation— FF&E	No

B-Series:

Number	Description	Digital Signature
B101–2017	Owner/Architect Agreement	Yes
B102–2017	Owner/Architect Agreement—No Predefined Scope, Architect's Services	Yes
B103–2017	Owner/Architect Agreement—Complex Project	Yes
B104–2017	Abbreviated Owner/Architect Agreement	Yes
B105–2017	Short Form Owner/Architect Agreement	Yes
B106–2020	Owner/Architect Agreement—Pro Bono Services	Yes
B107–2020	Developer-Builder/Architect Agreement for One or Two Family Residential Project with Limited Architectural Services	Yes
B108–2009	Owner/Architect Agreement—Federally Funded or Federally Insured Project	Yes
B109–2020	Owner/Architect Agreement for a Multi-Family or Mixed Use Residential Project	Yes
B110-2021	Owner/Architect Agreement - Custom Residential Project	Yes
B121-2018	Owner/Architect Master Agreement	Yes
B132–2019	Owner/Architect Agreement, CMa Edition	Yes
B133-2019	Owner/Architect Agreement, CMc Edition	Yes
B143–2014	Design-Builder/Architect Agreement	Yes
B144ARCH-CM–1993	Amendment for Owner/Architect Agreement, Construction Manager as Adviser	Yes
B152–2019	Owner/Architect Agreement - Interior Design and FF&E Design Services	Yes
B161–2022	Client/Consultant Agreement—Project outside United States	Yes
B162–2002	Abbreviated Client/Consultant Agreement— Project outside United States	Yes
B171–2013	Owner/Design Manager Agreement	Yes
B172–2013	Owner/Architect Agreement—Architect of Record Services	Yes
B195–2008	Owner/Architect Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery	Yes
B201–2017	Architect's Services: Design and Construction Contract Administration	No
B202–2020	Architect's Services: Programming	No
B203–2017	Architect's Services: Site Evaluation and Planning	No
B204–2007	Architect's Services: Value Analysis	No
B205–2017	Architect's Services: Historic Preservation	No
B207–2017	Architect's Services: On-Site Project Representation	No
B210–2017	Architect's Services: Facility Support	No
B212–2010	Architect's Services: Regional or Urban Planning	No
B214–2012	Architect's Services: LEED® Certification	No
B221-2018	Owner/Architect Service Order	Yes
B252–2019	Architect's Services: Interior Design and FF&E Design Services	No
B253–2019	Architect's Services: FF&E Design Services	No
B254–2019	Architect's Services: Purchasing Agent Services for FF&E	Yes
B305–2021	Architect's Qualification Statement	Yes

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C-Series:

Number	Description	Digital Signature
C101–2018	Joint Venture Agreement	Yes
C102-2015	Team Manager/Team Member Teaming Agreement	Yes
C103-2015	Owner/Consultant Agreement	Yes
C106–2013	Digital Data Licensing Agreement	Yes
C132–2019	Owner/Construction Manager as Adviser Agreement	Yes
C141–2014	Owner/Consultant Agreement—Design Build Project	Yes
C141–2014 Exhibit A	Owner/Consultant Agreement—Design Build Project, Ex. A: Consultant’s Services	No
C171–2013	Owner/Program Manager Agreement	Yes
C172-2014	Owner/Program Manager Agreement – Single Project	Yes
C191–2009	MP Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery	Yes
C191–2009 Exhibit A	MP Agreement for IPD, Ex. A: General Conditions of the MP Agreement for IPD	No
C191–2009 Exhibit B	MP Agreement for IPD, Ex. B: Legal Description of Project	No
C191–2009 Exhibit C	MP Agreement for IPD, Ex. C: Owner's Criteria	No
C191–2009 Exhibit D	MP Agreement for IPD, Ex. D: Target Criteria Amendment	No
C191–2009 Exhibit D, Exhibit AA	MP Agreement for IPD, Ex. D: Target Criteria Amendment, Ex. AA: Target Cost Breakdown	No
C191–2009 Exhibit D, Exhibit BB	MP Agreement for IPD, Ex. D: Target Criteria Amendment, Ex. BB: Project Definition	No
C191–2009 Exhibit D, Exhibit CC	MP Agreement for IPD, Ex. D: Target Criteria Amendment, Ex. CC: Project Goals	No
C191–2009 Exhibit D, Exhibit DD	MP Agreement for IPD, Ex. D: Target Criteria Amendment, Ex. DD: Integrated Scope of Services	No
C191–2009 Exhibit D, Exhibit EE	MP Agreement for IPD, Ex. D: Target Criteria Amendment, Ex. EE: Project Schedule	No
C191–2009 Exhibit D, Exhibit FF	MP Agreement for IPD, Ex. D: Target Criteria Amendment, Ex. FF: Digital Data Protocol	No
C191–2009 Exhibit D, Exhibit GG	MP Agreement for IPD, Ex. D: Target Criteria Amendment, Ex. GG: Building Information Modeling Protocol	No
C195–2008	SPE Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery	Yes
C195–2008 Exhibit A	SPE Agreement for IPD, Ex. A: Legal Description of Project	No
C195–2008 Exhibit B	SPE Agreement for IPD, Ex. B: Owner's Criteria	No
C195–2008 Exhibit C	SPE Agreement for IPD, Ex. C: Member Agreements	No
C195–2008 Exhibit D	SPE Agreement for IPD, Ex. D: Workplan	No
C195–2008 Exhibit D, Exhibit AA	SPE Agreement for IPD, Ex. E: Target Cost Amendment, Ex. AA: Target Cost Breakdown	No
C195–2008 Exhibit E	SPE Agreement for IPD, Ex. E: Target Cost Amendment	No
C195–2008 Exhibit E, Exhibit BB	SPE Agreement for IPD, Ex. E: Target Cost Amendment, Ex. BB: Project Definition	No
C195–2008 Exhibit E, Exhibit CC	SPE Agreement for IPD, Ex. E: Target Cost Amendment, Ex. CC: Project Goals	No
C195–2008 Exhibit E, Exhibit DD	SPE Agreement for IPD, Ex. E: Target Cost Amendment, Ex. DD: Integrated Scope of Services	No
C195–2008 Exhibit E, Exhibit EE	SPE Agreement for IPD, Ex. E: Target Cost Amendment, Ex. EE: Project Schedule	No
C195–2008 Exhibit E, Exhibit FF	SPE Agreement for IPD, Ex. E: Target Cost Amendment, Ex. FF: Digital Data Protocol	No
C196–2008	Single Purpose Entity/Owner Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery	Yes
C197–2008	SPE/Non-Owner Member Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery	Yes
C198–2010	SPE/Consultant Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery	Yes
C198–2010 Exhibit A	SPE/Consultant Agreement for IPD, Ex. A: Consultant Project Goals Amendment	Yes
C199–2010	SPE/Contractor Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery	Yes
C199–2010 Exhibit A	SPE/Contractor Agreement for IPD, Ex. A: Terms and Conditions	No
C199–2010 Exhibit B	SPE/Contractor Agreement for IPD, Ex. B: Contract Sum Amendment	Yes
C199–2010 Exhibit C	SPE/Contractor Agreement for IPD, Ex. C: Contractor Project Goals Amendment	Yes
C201-2015	Consultant’s Services: Land Survey	No
C202-2015	Consultant’s Services: Geotechnical Engineering	No
C203-2017	Consultant's Services: Commissioning	No
C204-2020	Consultant's Services: Sustainable Project Services	No
C401–2017	Architect/Consultant Agreement	Yes
C402–2018	Architect/Consultant Agreement - Special Services	Yes
C403-2021	Client/Consultant Agreement - Design Assist Services	Yes
C404-2021	Contractor/Consultant Agreement - Delegated Design Services	Yes
C421-2018	Architect/Consultant Master Agreement	Yes
C422-2018	Architect/Consultant Service Order	Yes
C441–2014	Architect/Consultant Agreement—DesignBuild Project	Yes

D-Series:

Number	Description	Digital Signature
D200–1995	Project Checklist	No

E-Series:

Number	Description	Digital Signature
E203–2013	Building Information Modeling and Digital Data Exhibit	No
E204–2017	Sustainable Projects Exhibit	No
E234–2019	Sustainable Projects Exhibit, CMc Edition	No
E235–2019	Sustainable Projects Exhibit, CMa Edition	No

G-Series:

Number	Description	Digital Signature
G201–2013	Project Digital Data Protocol Form	No
G202–2013	Project Building Information Modeling Protocol Form	No
G612–2017 Part A	Owner's Instructions to Architect, Part A: Construction Contract	Yes
G612–2017 Part B	Owner's Instructions to Architect, Part B: Bidding Procedures	Yes
G701–2017	Change Order	Yes
G701S–2017	Change Order, Subcontractor variation	Yes
G702–1992	Application and Certificate for Payment	Yes
G702CW-2021	Application and Certificate for Payment, Cost of Work Version	Yes
G702GMP-2021	Application and Certificate for Payment, Cost of Work Version with GMP	Yes
G702S–2017	Application and Certificate for Payment, Subcontractor variation	Yes
G703–1992	Continuation Sheet for G702	No
G703CW-2021	Continuation Sheet, Cost of Work Version	No
G703S–2017	Continuation Sheet for G702, Subcontractor variation	No
G704–2017	Certification of Substantial Completion	Yes
G705–2001	List of Subcontractors	No
G706–1994	Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims	Yes
G706A–1994	Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens	Yes
G707–1994	Consent of Surety to Final Payment	Yes
G707A–1994	Consent of Surety—Reduction or Partial Release of Retainage	Yes
G709–2018	Proposal Request	No
G710–2017	Architect's Supplemental Instructions	Yes
G711–2018	Architects Field Report	No
G712–1972	Shop Drawing Sample Record	No
G714–2017	Construction Change Directive	Yes
G715–2017	Supplemental Attachment—ACORD Certificate of Insurance	No
G716–2004	Request for Information (RFI)	Yes
G731–2019	Change Order, CMa Edition	Yes
G732–2019	Application and Certificate for Payment, CMa Edition	Yes
G733–2019	Construction Change Directive, CMa Edition	Yes
G734–2019	Certificate of Substantial Completion, CMa Edition	Yes
G735-2021	Authorization to Proceed with Early Release Work	Yes
G736–2009	Project Application and Project Certificate for Payment, CMa Edition	Yes
G737–2009	Summary of Contractors’ Applications for Payment, CMa Edition	No
G741-2015	Change Order – Design-Build Project	Yes
G742-2015	Application and Certificate for Payment – Design-Build Project	Yes
G742C–2015	Application and Certificate for Payment, Contractor variation	Yes
G742S–2015	Application and Certificate for Payment, Subcontractor variation	Yes
G743-2015	Continuation Sheet – Design-Build Project	No
G743C–2015	Continuation Sheet – Design-Build Project, Contractor variation	No
G743S–2015	Continuation Sheet – Design-Build Project, Subcontractor variation	No
G744–2014	Certificate of Substantial Completion—DesignBuild Project	Yes
G745-2015	Change Directive – Design-Build Project	Yes
G801–2017	Notice of Additional Services	No
G802–2017	Amendment to Professional Services Agreement	Yes
G803–2017	Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement	Yes
G804–2001	Register of Bid Documents	No
G806–2001	Project Parameters Worksheet	No
G807–2001	Project Team Directory	No
G808–2017	Project Directory and Design Data Summary	No
G809–2001	Project Abstract	No
G810–2001	Transmittal Letter	Yes